Manhattan Active Transportation Management Consultant

Description :

Job Title : Manager Manhattan Active Transportation Management (MATM) Consultant

Location : Chennai

Experience : 3+ Years

About the Company :

House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services to companies in the Shipping and Logistics sector. The organization works closely with global clients to understand their operational needs and deliver solutions that improve efficiency and performance across supply chain functions.

We are currently hiring on behalf of one of our US-based global clients, a recognized provider of flexible and scalable outsourced warehousing solutions designed to support the evolving demands of modern supply chains.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Manager Manhattan Active Transportation Management (MATM) Consultant with 3+ years of experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting Manhattan Active Transportation Management (TMS) solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in transportation systems, supply chain logistics, and cloud-native SaaS environments, along with hands-on experience delivering scalable transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Implementation & Configuration :

- Implement and configure Manhattan Active Transportation Management (MATM) solutions to support transportation planning, execution, and optimization.

- Translate business requirements into functional system configurations.

Stakeholder Collaboration :

- Work closely with business and IT stakeholders to understand transportation requirements and system needs.

- Provide solution recommendations aligned with business goals.

System Design & Testing :

- Design and test transportation workflows, routing logic, rate management, and carrier communication processes.

- Ensure optimal configuration for transportation planning and execution.

System Integration :

- Integrate MATM with enterprise systems such as WMS, OMS, and third-party logistics platforms using APIs and microservices.

Support & Troubleshooting :

- Diagnose and resolve functional and technical issues related to MATM.

- Provide production support and system troubleshooting.

System Enhancement & Maintenance :

- Assist with system upgrades, patching, and ongoing improvements within the Manhattan Active cloud environment.

- Monitor system performance and suggest enhancements.

Training & Documentation :

- Support end-user training, documentation, and change management initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Minimum 3 years of experience with Manhattan Active Transportation Management (or Manhattan TMS with transition to Active).

- Strong understanding of cloud-native TMS architecture, microservices, and REST APIs.

- Experience in transportation operations including TL, LTL, parcel, and intermodal.

- Knowledge of transportation optimization, rating engines, and carrier selection processes.

- Hands-on experience configuring workflows in Manhattan Active TMS.

- Familiarity with JIRA and SaaS environments.

- Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications and system configurations.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience integrating MATM with other Manhattan Active modules such as WMS and OMS.

- Familiarity with JSON, Postman, API calls, and cloud integration tools.

- Knowledge of EDI message standards (204, 214, 990, 210) and transportation data formats.

- Experience working in high-volume retail, 3PL, or manufacturing environments.