Stanton Carpet Corporation
Calhoun, GA, 200 Enterprise Dr, Calhoun, Georgia, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:59 AM Stanton Carpet is the leading designer and supplier of decorative high quality self-branded carpet, custom fabricated rugs and hard surfaces. Stanton sells its products across the mid to high end residential as well as decorative commercial marketplaces. Stanton is rated #1 Favorite Area Rug Manufacturer for Style, Quality & Service and Top 5 Favorite Carpet Manufacturer among our customers in Floor Focus magazine. We are currently seeking a Manager of Transportation to join our Calhoun, GA, location. This position is responsible for leading and executing Stanton’s international & domestic transportation. The position will source, negotiate and implement the most cost-effective transportation methods. Ownership of Responsibilities Include: (but not limited to) Full transportation P&L responsibility. Leads & owns continuous improvement for all mode and carrier selection processes. Network optimization and carrier negotiations for ocean, LTL, Truckload and Parcel. Working with domestic freight carriers to improve service and reduce claims, which ensures best-in-class service and visibility for our customers. Develop and maintain collaborative long-term relationships with carriers and business partners (brokers/freight forwarders/terminals) to foster continuous improvement. Leverage our significant parcel quantity to negotiate the most cost-effective rates and benefits. Work closely with IS to automate & integrate carrier transactions to provide the highest visibility of cost and performance. Work closely with IS to automate the soft and hard surface carrier selection process. Plan the tendering of loads based on the required service. Work closely with internal teams & carriers to understand root causes of freight damage and implement new strategies to mitigate / eliminate. Strong ability to manage & leverage multiple locations. Strong ability to greenfield and negotiate pricing on additional warehousing locations. Develop and implement purchasing strategies Initiate requests for quotes/proposals and analyze proposed pricing from potential suppliers. Hold carriers accountable for cost, service, and capacity commitments. Work with sales team to ensure efficient and timely execution of loads. Provide proactive communication on service failures and field requests for status updates on critical shipments. Partner and collaborate with many department heads / other functional areas Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Include: Prefer 10+ years of logistics/procurement experience, previous knowledge of the transportation industry, experience with a Transportation Management System Demonstrated understanding of procurement and supply chain processes, including development and execution of strategy and processes Ability to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Top-notch communication skills, both verbal and written, with suppliers and internal teams. Ability to work comfortably in a collaborative team environment Experience with AS400 Experience with CAMS is a major plus. We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes paid time off, medical & dental coverage, 401(k), among a host of other optional benefits. Calhoun, GA, 200 Enterprise Dr, Calhoun, Georgia, United States of America
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Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:59 AM Stanton Carpet is the leading designer and supplier of decorative high quality self-branded carpet, custom fabricated rugs and hard surfaces. Stanton sells its products across the mid to high end residential as well as decorative commercial marketplaces. Stanton is rated #1 Favorite Area Rug Manufacturer for Style, Quality & Service and Top 5 Favorite Carpet Manufacturer among our customers in Floor Focus magazine. We are currently seeking a Manager of Transportation to join our Calhoun, GA, location. This position is responsible for leading and executing Stanton’s international & domestic transportation. The position will source, negotiate and implement the most cost-effective transportation methods. Ownership of Responsibilities Include: (but not limited to) Full transportation P&L responsibility. Leads & owns continuous improvement for all mode and carrier selection processes. Network optimization and carrier negotiations for ocean, LTL, Truckload and Parcel. Working with domestic freight carriers to improve service and reduce claims, which ensures best-in-class service and visibility for our customers. Develop and maintain collaborative long-term relationships with carriers and business partners (brokers/freight forwarders/terminals) to foster continuous improvement. Leverage our significant parcel quantity to negotiate the most cost-effective rates and benefits. Work closely with IS to automate & integrate carrier transactions to provide the highest visibility of cost and performance. Work closely with IS to automate the soft and hard surface carrier selection process. Plan the tendering of loads based on the required service. Work closely with internal teams & carriers to understand root causes of freight damage and implement new strategies to mitigate / eliminate. Strong ability to manage & leverage multiple locations. Strong ability to greenfield and negotiate pricing on additional warehousing locations. Develop and implement purchasing strategies Initiate requests for quotes/proposals and analyze proposed pricing from potential suppliers. Hold carriers accountable for cost, service, and capacity commitments. Work with sales team to ensure efficient and timely execution of loads. Provide proactive communication on service failures and field requests for status updates on critical shipments. Partner and collaborate with many department heads / other functional areas Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Include: Prefer 10+ years of logistics/procurement experience, previous knowledge of the transportation industry, experience with a Transportation Management System Demonstrated understanding of procurement and supply chain processes, including development and execution of strategy and processes Ability to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Top-notch communication skills, both verbal and written, with suppliers and internal teams. Ability to work comfortably in a collaborative team environment Experience with AS400 Experience with CAMS is a major plus. We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes paid time off, medical & dental coverage, 401(k), among a host of other optional benefits. Calhoun, GA, 200 Enterprise Dr, Calhoun, Georgia, United States of America
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