Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) Program Manager

Location: Shanghai, China

Duties & Responsibilities

Transportation Operations & Execution

• Ensure successful planning and execution of shipments within OTM
• Monitor carrier performance, service levels, and cost adherence
• Lead issue resolution for shipment exceptions, delays, and system gaps

OTM Configuration & Design

• Configure and maintain OTM modules including:
  • Order Release Management
  • Shipment Planning & Optimization
  • Rate Management (contracts, tariffs, fuel)
  • Itineraries & Routing Logic
• Translate operational requirements into system configurations (no heavy coding required)
• Drive continuous improvement of planning parameters, constraints, and automation rules
• Ensure system design aligns with industry transportation standards and best practices

Program Management

• Lead OTM-related initiatives such as enhancements, expansions, and new lane implementations
• Partner with IT for system upgrades, integrations (ERP, WMS), and EDI/API connectivity
• Manage carrier onboarding within OTM (rates, tendering, milestones, visibility)
• Develop SOPs and governance models for system usage and data integrity

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze transportation data to identify cost savings and service improvements
• Optimize routing guides, mode selection, and consolidation strategies
• Monitor KPIs such as:
  • On-time pickup/delivery
  • Cost per kg / per shipment
  • Tender acceptance rates
  • Planning efficiency

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the primary liaison between:
  • Transportation Operations
  • Procurement / Sourcing
  • IT / Systems Teams
  • Carriers and 3PLs
• Train and support end users on OTM functionality and best practices

 

Qualification & Requirements

 Required:

• 5–10+ years of transportation/logistics experience (shipper, 3PL, or forwarder)
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) in an operational environment
• Strong understanding of multi-modal transportation (parcel, LTL, FTL, air, ocean)
• Experience configuring OTM (rates, itineraries, agents, automation—not just user-level)
• Ability to translate business needs into system design and execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience with global transportation (customs, duties, VAT considerations)
• Familiarity with ERP integrations (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
• Experience with EDI/API integrations with carriers
• Background in freight procurement or routing guide optimization

 

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.


Short Description: We are seeking an experienced Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) Program Manager to lead the execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of our transportation network. This role sits within operations—not IT—and is responsible for ensuring OTM is effectively configured and utilized to support real-world logistics execution. The ideal candidate combines hands-on transportation experience (parcel, LTL, air, ocean) with the ability to design, configure, and enhance OTM solutions in alignment with industry best practices. This individual will act as the bridge between operations, carriers, and technical teams to ensure our transportation platform drives efficiency, cost savings, and service performance.