Configuration Specialist
Posted 16 Oct 2025
Advertised as “Manhattan Active TM Configuration Specialist”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation Management
Useful technologies
EDIJSONManhattan ActiveManhattan Active TMREST APIs
Required qualifications
Field of studyEngineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Manhattan Active Transportation Management (TM) Configuration Specialist to join our Supply Chain/Logistics IT team. This role will be primarily responsible for the configuration, support, and optimization of the Manhattan Active TM platform to support transportation operations and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure and maintain the Manhattan Active TM system to support transportation planning, execution, and optimization processes.
- Translate business requirements into system configurations and workflows within the Manhattan Active TM environment.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, transportation planners, and IT teams to gather and validate functional requirements.
- Lead or support the testing, deployment, and troubleshooting of TM system changes, enhancements, and integrations.
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement or automation.
- Provide day-to-day support and issue resolution related to TM configurations, including carrier management, rate setup, and routing guide configurations.
- Ensure proper documentation of configuration changes, process flows, and user manuals.
- Collaborate with Manhattan Associates support and/or implementation partners for escalated issues and new feature rollouts.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Manhattan Active Transportation Management (TM), configuration and setup required.
- Solid understanding of transportation planning and execution processes in complex logistics environments.
- Experience configuring rate engines, carrier contracts, routing guides, and shipment planning rules.
- Familiarity with integration of TM with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, WMS, TMS, EDI).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across business and technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Manhattan Active suite (beyond TM, e.g., WMS, Order Management).
- Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and modern integration approaches.
- Prior involvement in full-cycle TM implementations or upgrades.