M7330:MD Legal
Description
Leads functional teams and works directly with and supports Officers and Directors, up to and including Senior Vice President level, in executing effective Regional strategies, plans and controls. Ensuring optimum profitability and achievement of the immediate and near-term business goals and objectives, Customer Experience KPI’s, whilst minimising associated risks and costs.
"Please note that the Job will close at 12am on Posting Close date, so please submit your application prior to the Close Date"
What you will do
Acts as a FedEx Leadership role model, to the highest ethical and professional standards. Utilizes PSP and drives cross functional collaboration and engagement to deliver superior results to our shareholders while providing exceptional customer experience. Ensures that own functional teams have the competencies, capabilities and tools to consistently deliver on goals and objectives; develops and motivates individuals and teams, to ensure understanding and achievement of those. Ensures the effective deployment of Company performance management, succession planning and talent management. Prioritises “Safety Above All”, by cultivating a proactive, safety-focused working environment. Empowers team members to create the innovative solutions for our customers.
Identifies effective and achievable goals, leading management teams to communicate them and implements plans to achieve goals. Manages and controls complex and high impact programs and plans, across Sub-Regions and Region. Leads focus on high quality, consistent analysis, forecasting activities and strategic planning within own organisation. Identifies and pursues leverage and improvement opportunities. Ensures own organisation delivers on cross-functional and project dependencies.
Develops and manages processes and metrics to ensure optimal organisational service and financial performance. Leads the development and implementation of tools and processes, within area of expertise, for use by the wider business. Collaborates on improvements to other business processes. Ensures organisational commitment and compliance to company processes and procedures, in order to maximise efficiencies and to protect the Company’s assets and reputation.
Within own functional area, develops and maintains expert knowledge of relevant FedEx standards, external requirements and the internal/external business environment. Builds own and functional teams' capabilities to provide expert advice on complex or unique issues, which often includes exploring and implementing new high impact business opportunities and solutions. Advises Officers on key business critical trends/changes and developments. Leverages functional expertise to drive actions to develop and implement best practice within and across functions.
Proactively identifies and analyses business issues, opportunities, risks and constraints. Develops functional plans that are optimally aligned with the Regional, Divisional and Corporate strategies and goals. Collaborates with and engages all stakeholders, to ensure desired results are realised. Ensures the protection of Company and customer assets, including people, and minimizes risks.
Leads and manages functional initiatives and projects (including business cases, expansion plans, reorganisations, etc.), in order to deliver planned results, within time and budget.
Ensures the achievement of financial and business objectives and goals across the own functional teams. Effectively manages functional budgets and takes appropriate actions to control and reduce costs and optimize investments. Upholds and enforces the Company’s financial standards and policies. Energises and supports programs and initiatives that stimulate and enhance revenue opportunities.
Ensures all functional teams' activities are completed in strict compliance to Company policies, external regulatory legal requirements. Nurtures and maintains a functional culture of openness and respect to ensure compliance issues are discovered, disclosed and addressed.
Builds effective relationships at all levels within and outside of organization in order to achieve optimal business outcomes. Builds and maintains external alignments with customers, relevant subject matter experts, stakeholders and organisations.
Develops strategies and tactics for area of responsibility, within remit. Responsible for mid and long range (annual/2+years) planning and setting forward looking functional teams’ goals.
Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional requirements or responsibilities may be detailed in other sources, including but not limited to policy and procedure manuals, standard operating plans, training manuals, specific functional or department rules, etc.
Frequent business critical contact with all internal and external stakeholders.
You will be a great fit if you have
LLB (Bachelor of Law degree) from a recognized university/law school.
LLM (Master of Law degree) would be good to have.
Extensive work-related skill, knowledge or experience is required.
FedEx Management and/or International experience highly desirable.
Fluent in English, with other local language(s) desirable.
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.
