Pricing Implementation Analyst - Lead

Description

Responsible for leading data analysis to extract actionable insights, exploring datasets to uncover patterns and anomalies, analyzing historical data for trend identification and forecasting, investigating data discrepancies, providing user and team member training and support on data analysis tools, communicating findings through compelling visualizations, leading data projects, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Grade : T7

"Please note that the Job will close at 12am on Posting Close date, so please submit your application prior to the Close Date"

What your main responsibilities are

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely, accurate and quality checked setup of discounts and pricing for all large customers\accounts using the FedEx Pricing systems and relevant tools.
• Transform and optimize pricing processes and systems for improved efficiency, reduced turnaround times and human intervention through various process simplification and automation initiatives.

What you’ll be working on

Job Profile:

Pricing implementation Lead will be responsible for validating the completeness of approved prices and implementing them for FedEx customers. He/she will specialize in facilitating the deployment of pricing across different FedEx operating companies - this includes execution, testing, documentation, and optimizing contract administration pricing processes.

This position is responsible for entering pricing discount and rates information into FedEx enterprise pricing systems, setting necessary parameters within the FedEx pricing systems and for auditing data entered in pricing ecosystem. This position shares responsibility for planning, implementing pricing changes, and validating them for Pricing Contract administration. This role manages several pricing specific processes that support all FedEx Enterprise Global Net Rate Pricing accounts, including Global Air Freight pricing. This would require working with key business partners to effectively implement customer’s pricing and discounting requirements, planning and streamlining pricing processes through optimization and automation – helping manage costs and achieve business efficiencies.

What we are looking for

Functional skills (Must Have):

• Ability to independently run complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with people across all levels. Particularly, must be comfortable presenting to senior level management to secure support for transformation projects
• Key skills in business process configuration and project management tasks like creation of project plan and task scheduling.
• Hands-on experience in working across complex enterprise systems (preferably pricing systems) with good understanding on data flow to downstream underlined by strong governance methodology
• Performing the setup, configuration and necessary data customization for pricing systems:
  • Defines and executes on process delivery and implementation plans.
  • Tests and troubleshoots final system setups.
  • Provides training and end-user support during and after the implementation process.
• Takes accountability and responsibility for process  and system implementation for pricing systems.
• Ability to work interactively with sales teams and business analysts across time zones for delegation, feedback, process approvals and monitoring of key deliverables and milestones.
• Ability to document process specifications/configurations/customizations for pricing systems.
• High attention to detail and no hesitation to escalate if needed.
• Ideating and co-creating automation solutions to assist Pricing implementation teams in performing implementation tasks efficiently and with quick TAT.
• Transformational Orientation, Judgment & Decision-Making Skills, Coaching & Mentoring Skills, Influencing & Persuasion Skills

Technical Skills (Must have):

• Data extraction using SQL or SAS OR
• Data visualization skills using Power BI, Tableau OR
• Data Analysis using Advanced Excel (VBA coding), Excel Macros

What you'll bring to the team

Additional Pointers:

Past role - Business analyst/Techno-Functional role/System analyst/Implementation analyst / Consultant/Process oriented roles/Transformation analyst

Preferred industry - IT companies, Logistics, E-commerce, BFSI

Years of Experience – 6 to 10 years of relevant work experience

Education: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar discipline. Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Relevant work experience as in data analysis based on the following number of years:
Lead I: Five (5) years
Lead II: Six (6) years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Fluency in English
• Analytical Skills
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail
• Numerical Skills
• Planning & Organizing Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Statistical Knowledge
• Data Modeling and Visualization Skills

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.