Transportation Specialist (IC4

Job Description

The OCI Supply Chain Organization is responsible for delivering the global logistics network that powers Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The Orders & Logistics team manages transportation strategy, carrier operations, freight execution, and cross-functional supply chain programs that enable the timely deployment of cloud infrastructure across Oracle's global data center footprint.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Transportation Specialist (IC4) to lead strategic transportation operations and global logistics initiatives supporting OCI's rapidly expanding infrastructure network. This role serves as a transportation subject matter expert, driving operational excellence across domestic and international freight movements while partnering with cross-functional organizations to deliver scalable transportation solutions.

The successful candidate will have deep expertise in transportation management systems, carrier management, logistics operations, supplier performance, and end-to-end program management. This position plays a key role in supporting OCI's accelerated growth, large-scale infrastructure deployments, and continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven decision-making and AI-enabled analytics.

• Manage transportation execution supporting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure deployments across global regions.
• Provide transportation oversight and operational support for increased shipment volumes driven by OCI expansion and large-scale infrastructure deployments.
• Monitor critical shipments from origin through final delivery to third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses and Oracle data centers.
• Coordinate transportation activities to ensure on-time delivery while proactively mitigating transportation risks and delays.

• Manage transportation support for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) shipments, providing shipment visibility and status updates from dispatch through final delivery.
• Coordinate rack transportation activities from manufacturing facilities through delivery to Oracle data centers.
• Partner with deployment, warehouse, and data center teams to ensure critical infrastructure arrives on schedule to support deployment timelines.
• Escalate transportation issues and lead cross
  -functional resolution efforts for high-priority shipments.

• Serve as the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) subject matter expert for the Orders & Logistics organization.
• Drive optimization of transportation planning, execution, reporting, and system configuration within OTM.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to identify system enhancements and process automation opportunities.
• Develop best practices, documentation, and user training to improve OTM adoption and operational efficiency.

• Lead transportation operations supporting reverse logistics, including returns, repairs, RMAs, and asset recovery.
• Develop transportation strategies that optimize cost, transit time, and asset recovery while maintaining service quality.
• Partner with repair depots, suppliers, warehouses, and logistics providers to ensure efficient reverse supply chain operations.

• Lead cross-functional transportation initiatives involving Finance, IT, Trade Compliance, Tax, Procurement, and Supply Chain Operations.
• Manage transportation-related projects from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and customer service.
• Develop executive-level reporting and communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

• Manage strategic relationships with global transportation providers and logistics partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations related to transportation services, pricing, and contractual performance.
• Monitor carrier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with transportation providers to improve reliability, cost efficiency, and service quality.
• Support the successful integration and operational management of additional transportation carriers as OCI expands its logistics network.

• Perform advanced data mining and transportation analytics to identify trends, capacity constraints, cost…