Job Title : ERP Manager – Freight Forwarding (Oracle, Finance, Automation & MIS)
Reporting To : Managing Director
Collaborates With : Business Teams, Operations Department, Finance Team
Role Summary :
We are seeking a strategic and empathetic ERP Manager to lead the Oracle ERP system across freight forwarding operations. This role demands full ownership of ERP workflows, strong business acumen, and a deep understanding of global finance compliance. The ideal candidate will be process driven, automation-savvy, MIS-proficient, and highly collaborative with business, operations and finance teams to drive process excellence.
Key Responsibilities :
ERP & Workflow Ownership :
- Manage and maintain all ERP master data, configurations, and workflows.
- Design freight forwarding-specific business process flows in collaboration with business, operations and finance.
- Develop exception monitoring reports, to identify process non-compliance.
- Ensure ERP scalability and alignment with business growth, compliance, and operational needs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Work closely with the Head of Operations and operational teams to align ERP with real-world logistics workflows.Partner with finance to ensure accurate inter-office and inter-branch accounting and compliance.Act as a bridge between business needs and technical capabilities.User Engagement & Empathy-Driven Support :
Engage with end users to understand challenges and improve ERP usability.Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support with a people-first approach.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.Finance, Compliance & Global Coordination :
Ensure ERP supports global financial compliance and multi-branch operations.Oversee invoicing, revenue recognition, cost allocation, and reconciliation processes.Maintain audit readiness and support internal controls across geographies.Automation & AI-Driven Optimization :
Implement AI-powered tools for invoice processing, bank reconciliation, and reporting.Identify and execute automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.Stay updated on emerging ERP technologies and automation trends.MIS & Analytics :
Develop and maintain MIS dashboards and reports for leadership decision-making.Analyze ERP data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.Present actionable insights to the MD and leadership team.Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Logistics, or related field.5+ years of ERP management experience, preferably with Oracle in a freight forwarding context.Strong understanding of global finance compliance, inter-office accounting, and freight operations.Proven experience in MIS reporting, data analysis, and business intelligence tools.Familiarity with AI tools for automation (OCR, RPA, reconciliation engines).Preferred Skills :
Oracle ERP (Cloud or EBS) – Financials, SCM, Logistics modules.Workflow design, master data governance, and process mapping.Freight documentation, costing, and multi-branch operations.Empathy-driven leadership, strong communication, and analytical thinking.Apply resume to mayuri.sarode@swiftcargo.com
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