Data Analyst Advisor

Description

Data Analyst-Advisor – Global Pricing Center of Excellence
About the role:
Advisor will work closely in a consultative capacity with senior CoE management & global sales leadership on multiple projects related to customer & pricing analytics.
Advisor is expected to provide industry recognized thought leadership at the enterprise level related to data analysis & visualization, creating the logic for and implementing strategies, providing requirements to data analysts and technology teams on data attributes, models and platform requirements, and communicating with global stakeholders to ensure we deliver the best possible customer experience. Provides regular expert consultative advice to senior leadership and champions the design and development of innovative solutions.
Should possess and demonstrate understanding of core Business and Commercial concepts including financial metrics, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.
Communicates results to a broad range of audiences. Effectively uses current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management, via understanding of the business model and the information available for analysis.
The Key responsibilities of this role are:
1.
Leads & guide teams that leverage most advanced descriptive & diagnostic techniques and/or other approaches in analysis of complex business situations. Work cross-functionally with teams to analyze usage and uncovering key, actionable insights
2.
Champions, develops and implements innovative solutions from initial concept to fully tested production, and communicates results to a broad range of audiences
3.
Expert use, investigation and implementation of the most current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management that will enable process transformation
4.
Designing and measuring controlled experiments to determine the potential impact of new approaches. Help with various data analysis and modelling projects
5.
Place actionable data points and trends in context for leadership to understand actual performance and uncover opportunities. Take ownership of the end-to-end system from Problem statement to Solution Delivery and leverage other teams if required
6.
Mentors less senior staff. Lead cross functional projects and programs formally preparing and presenting to management. Routinely work on multiple highly complex assignments concurrently.
7.
Provides expert consultation to Sr. Leadership routinely and present insights with strong storytelling skills
Key skills needed for this role:
1.
Strong financial acumen particularly of pricing models/systems, revenue & cost structures, contribution & operating margins, and P&L views
2.
Excellent stakeholder management skills particularly with team members across different regions to achieve common goals
3.
Strong communication skills to communicate with people across all levels including senior management & be able to tell logical stories by crafting solid visually appealing presentations.
4.
Excellent project management skills
5.
Strong analytical skills to deliver accurate results & actionable recommendation.
6.
Key behaviors & mindsets:
a.
Consultative mindset
b.
Innovation mindset
c.
Bias for action with a focus on transformation of legacy processes
d.
Sense of ownership
Qualification:
•
Master’s degree in business, information systems, computer science, or a quantitative discipline from tier1/2 institutes.
•
Experience requirement: 7-10 years of relevant analytics/consulting/leadership experience
•
Tools/platforms: Oracle, SQL, Teradata, R, Python, Power BI, AbInitio, SAS, Azure Databricks

Data Analyst-Advisor – Global Pricing Center of Excellence
About the role:
Advisor will work closely in a consultative capacity with senior CoE management & global sales leadership on multiple projects related to customer & pricing analytics.
Advisor is expected to provide industry recognized thought leadership at the enterprise level related to data analysis & visualization, creating the logic for and implementing strategies, providing requirements to data analysts and technology teams on data attributes, models and platform requirements, and communicating with global stakeholders to ensure we deliver the best possible customer experience. Provides regular expert consultative advice to senior leadership and champions the design and development of innovative solutions.
Should possess and demonstrate understanding of core Business and Commercial concepts including financial metrics, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.
Communicates results to a broad range of audiences. Effectively uses current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management, via understanding of the business model and the information available for analysis.
The Key responsibilities of this role are:
1.
Leads & guide teams that leverage most advanced descriptive & diagnostic techniques and/or other approaches in analysis of complex business situations. Work cross-functionally with teams to analyze usage and uncovering key, actionable insights
2.
Champions, develops and implements innovative solutions from initial concept to fully tested production, and communicates results to a broad range of audiences
3.
Expert use, investigation and implementation of the most current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management that will enable process transformation
4.
Designing and measuring controlled experiments to determine the potential impact of new approaches. Help with various data analysis and modelling projects
5.
Place actionable data points and trends in context for leadership to understand actual performance and uncover opportunities. Take ownership of the end-to-end system from Problem statement to Solution Delivery and leverage other teams if required
6.
Mentors less senior staff. Lead cross functional projects and programs formally preparing and presenting to management. Routinely work on multiple highly complex assignments concurrently.
7.
Provides expert consultation to Sr. Leadership routinely and present insights with strong storytelling skills
Key skills needed for this role:
1.
Strong financial acumen particularly of pricing models/systems, revenue & cost structures, contribution & operating margins, and P&L views
2.
Excellent stakeholder management skills particularly with team members across different regions to achieve common goals
3.
Strong communication skills to communicate with people across all levels including senior management & be able to tell logical stories by crafting solid visually appealing presentations.
4.
Excellent project management skills
5.
Strong analytical skills to deliver accurate results & actionable recommendation.
6.
Key behaviors & mindsets:
a.
Consultative mindset
b.
Innovation mindset
c.
Bias for action with a focus on transformation of legacy processes
d.
Sense of ownership
Qualification:
•
Master’s degree in business, information systems, computer science, or a quantitative discipline from tier1/2 institutes.
•
Experience requirement: 7-10 years of relevant analytics/consulting/leadership experience
•
Tools/platforms: Oracle, SQL, Teradata, R, Python, Power BI, AbInitio, SAS, Azure Databricks

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.