Business Planning & Analysis Advisor

Description

Purpose of position

This is a challenging role that supports AMEA business functions and processes with applied analytics. Your role will be to investigate key business problems, discover insights and recommend improvement actions through data mining, statistical analysis and data visualization techniques. Next to that you will support other business functions and strategic projects with finding and understanding data, user training and coaching.

Areas of responsibility

1 - Data analysis: Support key AMEA business processes with applied analytics

• Identify what data is needed, available and relevant to the problem
• Design and develop strategic methods for data collection and analysis
• Integrate and prepare datasets; build and evaluate data models
• Explore and analyze data using statistical and visualization techniques
• Define and describe common business metrics and KPI's
• Summarize and present findings and recommendations to business users and stakeholders in understandable and relevant ways, both verbally and visually
• Document and publish analyses so that others may reproduce and learn from prior work

2 – Project support: Support key AMEA business strategies with analytics solutions

• Provide analytical and subject matter expertise for the development of analytics solutions needed to support main business strategies and initiatives
• Work with peers in Business Intelligence, Data Management and Data Science to develop and provide solutions
• Support the development of technical analytics solutions by communicating business requirements and providing subject matter expertise
• Build plans; ensure work progress; identify and report success measures
• Prepare and present progress reports and outcomes to stakeholders

3 - Training and development: training solutions for analytical tools and techniques

• Conduct or support training sessions and provide coaching to analysts in business functions and other key user groups in AMEA

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Business Analytics, Actuarial Studies or similar discipline.
• Experience: 8 years practical, applied analytics experience in any industry
• Applied analytical skills, including statistical knowledge; data modeling and visualization using modern BI/Analytics tools
• Good communication skills, including the ability to tell compelling stories with data
• A good understanding of fundamental business principles and problems and the ability to constantly and independently ask questions, find answers, and learn
• Professional skills: project management; influencing & persuasion; judgement & decision making; leadership; planning & organizing.
• SAFe Agile certification is a plus
• Fluency in written and spoken English

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment, and provide growth opportunities for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy, or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions, and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure, and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.