Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in transportation/logistics or High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years in the field
Management experience or prior role as Route Optimization Manager or Transportation Insights Manager
Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making
Proven ability to lead and develop teams across various business areas
Familiarity with Shaw's products, services, and corporate culture
Solid business and financial acumen
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Project management capabilities with attention to detail
Willingness to travel to regional warehouses
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams, aligning transportation strategy with business goals
Enhance final-mile delivery performance through solution design and route optimization
Lead and develop a team of Transportation Solutions Managers, fostering technical and analytical skills
Collaborate with operations managers to translate analytics into actionable improvements
Guide TSMs in analyzing transportation scenarios and network design
Establish and enforce transportation strategic plans and performance standards
Analyze fleet data to provide actionable insights for operational improvements
Identify and validate cost-saving opportunities across fleet and carrier spend
Act as a subject-matter expert for transportation platforms, partnering on enhancements
Execute network optimization initiatives in collaboration with ISC Engineering
Evaluate emerging technologies for long-range equipment strategy
Communicate complex insights to diverse audiences for informed decision-making
Benefits
Flexible work location within the RDC network
Opportunities for professional development and team leadership
Access to advanced technology and analytical tools
Engagement in strategic decision-making processes
Collaboration with cross-functional teams across the organization
Full Job Description
Job Title Senior Transportation Insights Manager
Position Overview
The position focuses on ensuring our customers have an efficient, seamless, and satisfying experience throughout their delivery process whether it be on Shaw truck or outsourced carriers. You will be responsible for collaborating with Senior Leadership Team, Regional Supply Chain Directors, Regional Operations Managers, Sales, ISC Finance, ISC Engineering, Customer Care, Global Supply Chain Technology and the Transportation team in designing end-to-end transportation solutions tailored to customer needs while driving business insights for the fleet. You will identify cost savings, and shape long-term network and fleet strategy while overseeing a team of Transportation Solutions Managers and Transportation Coordinators dedicated to delivering efficient, exceptional service and support to our customer base.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to RDC leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across Transportation, Sales, ISC Finance, Customer Care, Global Supply Chain Technology, and ISC Engineering, aligning transportation strategy with enterprise priorities, operational goals, and customer-focused commitments
Support continuous improvement of final-mile delivery performance across all U.S. regions through transportation solution design, route optimization, and analytic insight, leading a team of Transportation Solutions Managers (TSMs) and influencing Transportation Coordinators (TCs) at the distribution center level
Lead, coach, and develop Transportation Solutions Managers strengthening technical transportation expertise, analytical thinking, financial acumen, and decision-making to build long-term bench strength
Partner closely with RDC Operations Managers and Regional Supply Chain Directors to translate transportation analytics into execution, driving measurable improvements in OTIF, route adherence, delivery cost per pound, asset utilization, and service reliability
Provide TSM guidance on analysis of transportation scenarios, network design, fleet sizing, and capacity tradeoffs at the RDC and sub-RDC service-area level
Establish and enforce short and long term transportation strategic plan on standards, optimization processes, and performance expectations while maintaining accountability for service performance (OTIF), cost performance, and process adherence across all regions
Drive business insights for the fleet by analyzing equipment utilization, driver productivity, idle and fuel performance, maintenance spend, and cost to serve, translating data into actionable recommendations for operations and executive leadership
Identify, quantify, and validate cost savings opportunities across owned fleet, dedicated, and outsourced carrier spend, building business cases with clear financial impact and tracking realized savings
Act as primary subject-matter expert and point of contact for Omnitracs and related transportation platforms, partnering with Global Supply Chain Technology to evaluate, test, and implement enhancements that are scalable, data driven, and operationally effective
Partner with ISC Engineering to analyze and execute network optimization initiatives, including fleet configuration, equipment refresh timing, routing logic, and service-cost tradeoffs
Inform long range equipment strategy and evaluating emerging capabilities such as telematics, automation, and AI enabled decision tools alongside utilization, routing constraints, and cost-to-serve implications through analytical modeling
Communicate complex, data-driven insights clearly to audiences ranging from frontline leaders to executive leadership, enabling confident, informed decision-making
Requirements:
Four-year degree and 5+ years of transportation/logistics experience; or High School Diploma/GED and 8+ years of transportation/logistics experience
Prior management experience or experience as Route Optimization Manager or Transportation Insights Manager
Strong analytical skills to translate large sets of data into strategic insights that drive business decisions
Experience in growing, developing, and leading a team across multiple areas of the business
Demonstrate knowledge of Shaw's products, services, and culture
Business acumen to gather and present data, specifically financial acumen
Balance agile and critical thinking
Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Capable of managing projects, creating project plans, meeting deadlines; organized with specific attention to detail
Ability to make informed decisions and analyze information effectively
Ability to travel to regional warehouses located throughout the country
Preferred:
Knowledge of Omnitracs and other routing, telematics, and transportation management software as well as other basic software and other technology applications
Experience using technology and AI tools to enhance analysis, improve efficiency, and support business transformation
Experience using coding languages such as SQL, Python, etc
Working knowledge of excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Background in Logistics and DOT/OSHA compliance
Competencies:
Demonstrate Strategic Influence
Lead Change
Drive Results
Drive Innovation
The work location of this position can be anywhere within the RDC network.
Work Shift 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
About Shaw Industries, Inc
Shaw Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flooring products, including carpet, hardwood, laminate, and tile. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia. Shaw Industries operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, and sells its products through a network of retailers and distributors. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including using recycled materials in its products and reducing energy consumption in its manufacturing processes. Shaw Industries is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
