AI & Analytics Data Scientist — Hybrid, Global Trade

FedEx Group; Uttlesford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance Program

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

FedEx Global Trade Services (GTS) is hiring a Data Scientist to apply advanced analytics, ML, and AI to transform global trade. You will analyze large datasets, build predictive models, and deliver insights that drive strategic decisions and automate processes across Global Trade Services.

Join a world-leading logistics company with a flexible hybrid work model, and help shape the Data & AI transformation while staying at the forefront of industry trends and responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience applying advanced analytics, machine learning, or AI techniques in a business environment.
• Experience with SQL and large‑scale data environments.
• Programming skills and experience with modern data science libraries and frameworks.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of predictive modeling, statistical analysis, experimentation, and machine learning methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and critical‑thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Develop actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making across Global Trade Services.
• Create predictive and prescriptive analytics solutions that improve productivity, service performance, and trade compliance.
• Design, build, and deploy machine learning and AI models that address critical business challenges.
• Assess, identify and prioritize opportunities to automate manual processes through advanced analytics and intelligent automation and deliver measurable business value.
• Explore Generative AI solutions to enhance knowledge management, customer interactions, operational workflows, and employee productivity.
• Collaborate closely with customs experts, operations teams, product owners, and technology partners to understand business problems and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Facilitate data‑driven discussions and influence stakeholders through compelling insights and storytelling.
• Support the development of the Global Trade Services Data & AI roadmap.
• Build the Future Data & AI Capability: Help establish best practices in data science, experimentation, model governance, and responsible AI.

Skills

SQL

Machine Learning

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Data Visualization

Big Data

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related

Job description

FedEx Global Trade Services (GTS) is hiring a Data Scientist to apply advanced analytics, ML, and AI to transform global trade. You will analyze large datasets, build predictive models, and deliver insights that drive strategic decisions and automate processes across Global Trade Services.

Join a world-leading logistics company with a flexible hybrid work model, and help shape the Data & AI transformation while staying at the forefront of industry trends and responsible AI practices.