Oracle Cloud Principal Logistics Commercial & Network Design Program Manager
About the role
The OCI Supply Chain Organization delivers 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 timely deployment of cloud infrastructure across Oracle’s global data‑center footprint. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Order Fulfillment / Logistics Program Manager 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, and will support OCI’s accelerated growth, large‑scale infrastructure deployments, and continuous‑improvement initiatives through data‑driven decision‑making and AI‑enabled analytics.
Responsibilities
- Logistics Network Design: Assess multi‑procurement supply‑chain models, identify optimal logistics network solutions, and design commercially and operationally scalable solutions that support Oracle’s hyper‑scale growth. Apply best‑in‑class logistics practices and innovative thinking to network design and lead implementation of complex logistics solutions.
- Cost Control: Maintain financial control and visibility across transcontinental, parcel, warehousing and freight spend. Analyze supplier charges, rates, surcharges, volumes and service mix to identify variances and cost leakage. Reconcile invoices, identify recovery, savings and renegotiation opportunities, and provide recurring reporting and scenario analysis on trends, exceptions, financial exposure and corrective actions.
- Freight Tariff Management and Control: Review and approve supplier quotations against agreed tariffs, service requirements and contractual terms. Challenge unsupported, exceptional or non‑compliant charges and maintain an auditable approval trail for material pricing exceptions. Benchmark supplier rates across lanes, modes and services to assess competitiveness and support negotiations to drive cost‑reduction opportunities.
- MSA and Contract Business Development: Develop and maintain SOWs, SOPs and contractual frameworks for key freight suppliers. Define clear scope, service levels, pricing principles, responsibilities, controls and performance expectations. Drive consistent commercial and operating standards across multiple providers, support local requirements, risk management, capacity planning and contractual updates, and identify continuous supplier performance and service improvement opportunities.
- Supplier Program Management: Coordinate initiatives across a multi‑supplier supply chain. Standardize program governance, processes and supplier management activities. Coordinate supplier scorecards and performance tracking, lead and align quarterly business reviews across suppliers, and ensure cross‑supplier initiatives are consistently managed and executed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply‑chain operations, or global freight management.
- Experience managing domestic and international transportation networks supporting large‑scale technology or manufacturing operations.
- Deep knowledge of transportation management systems, preferably Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
- Experience supporting global data‑center, cloud infrastructure, or high‑tech supply chains is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills
- Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) subject‑matter expertise.
- Strong understanding of domestic and international freight operations, carrier management, and transportation planning.
- Experience with reverse logistics and asset recovery operations.
- Proven program‑management experience leading complex cross‑functional initiatives.
- Collaboration experience with Finance, IT, Trade Compliance, Tax, Procurement, and Operations organizations.
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier relationship‑management skills.
- Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable business‑intelligence tools.
- Experience applying AI and automation technologies to improve logistics operations and decision‑making.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management, and executive‑presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority in a fast‑paced, global environment.
Success Measures
- On‑time delivery performance for critical OCI infrastructure shipments.
- Successful execution of transportation support for large‑scale global deployments.
- Effective integration and performance management of transportation carriers.
- Improved transportation cost efficiency and carrier performance.
- Increased visibility and operational control through Oracle Transportation Management.
- Efficient execution of reverse‑logistics transportation programs.
- Successful delivery of cross‑functional transportation initiatives.
- Increased automation, predictive analytics, and AI‑driven insights supporting transportation operations.
Pay
Hiring range in USD from $102,300 – $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
- Short‑term disability and long‑term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D; Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Health‑care and dependent‑care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
- Flexible Vacation (accrual 13 days annually for first three years, then 18 days; prorated for part‑time)
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed each calendar year, carry‑over up to 112 hours
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal services
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance