Data Scientist

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

Want to use Data and AI to transform global trade at one of the world's largest logistics companies?
Join FedEx Global Trade Services (GTS) as a Data Scientist and apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to solve complex business challenges, drive strategic decisions, automate manual processes, and shape the future of our Data & AI transformation.

Position Summary

Want to use Data and AI to transform global trade at one of the world's largest logistics companies?

Join FedEx Global Trade Services (GTS) as a Data Scientist and apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to solve complex business challenges, drive strategic decisions, automate manual processes, and shape the future of our Data & AI transformation.

Who we are:

FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

What you will be doing

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.

Develop Advanced AI Solutions & Analytics:

• 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.

Partner with Business Leaders:

• 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.

• Contribute to building a data‑centric culture by promoting data literacy and analytical thinking across the organization.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in AI, analytics, and global trade.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI‑powered automation solutions.

• Experience with cloud‑based analytics platforms and modern data architectures.

• Experience in logistics, transportation, customs, supply chain, or international trade environments.

• Familiarity with Responsible AI, data governance, and model lifecycle management practices.

What do we offer:

This is a unique opportunity to help define the future of Global Trade Services at one of the world's most recognized logistics organizations.

• Work on high‑impact global challenges that affect international trade and customer experience.

• Apply cutting‑edge AI and analytics technologies to real‑world business problems.

• Collaborate with experts in customs, technology, operations, and business transformation.

• Influence the creation of a world‑class Data & AI capability within Global Trade Services.

• Help shape the future of how global trade is managed, automated, and optimized at FedEx.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

• Tuition Assistance Program.

Join us in transforming Global Trade Services into a data‑driven and AI‑powered organization that sets new standards for innovation, compliance, and customer experience across the global trade ecosystem.

Additional information:

• #LI-Hybrid

Bei FedEx stehen die Menschen schon immer an erster Stelle. Als Arbeitgeber, der die Chancengleichheit und die Vielfalt sowie das Integrationsengagement in der Belegschaft fördert, bieten wir Wachstumschancen für alle.

Unser Unternehmen

FedEx ist eines der größten Expresstransportunternehmen und befindet sich immer wieder unter den Top 10 der „World's Most Admired Companies“ der Zeitschrift „Fortune“. FedEx bietet seinen Kunden Tag für Tag Transport- und Geschäftslösungen in mehr als 220 Ländern und Gebieten weltweit. Unsere hochqualifizierten FedEx-Teams ermöglichen uns, dieses globale Netzwerk abzudecken, um das tägliche FedEx-Erlebnis einzigartig zu gestalten.

Unsere Philosophie

Die People‑Service‑Profit‑Philosophie (PSP) beschreibt die Prinzipien, die uns bei FedEx helfen, Entscheidungen zu treffen sowie Richtlinien und Aktivitäten zu gestalten. FedEx kümmert sich um seine Mitarbeiter, die wiederum unseren Kunden hochwertige Dienstleistungen anbieten, was es uns ermöglicht, die Zukunft des Unternehmens finanziell abzusichern. Was die positive Seite der People‑Service‑Profit‑Philosophie hierbei auszeichnet und so einzigartig macht, ist der geschlossene Kreislauf dieses Systems, in dem die Gewinne erneut in das Unternehmen investiert und unseren Mitarbeitern zugeführt werden.

Wir verdanken unseren Branchenerfolg unseren Mitarbeitern. Dank unserer PSP-Philosophie sind wir in der Lage, unseren Mitarbeitern ein stimulierendes Arbeitsumfeld zu bieten, damit diese unseren Kunden wiederum hochwertige Dienstleistungen anbieten können. Wir achten besonders auf das Wohlbefinden unserer Mitarbeiter und schätzen deren Beitrag an unserem Unternehmen.

Unsere Unternehmenskultur

Unsere Kultur liegt uns aus zahlreichen Gründen am Herzen, und wir achten genau deshalb auf unser Verhalten, unsere Handlungen und Aktivitäten in allen Teilen der Welt. Die FedEx‑Kultur und Werte sind ein Meilenstein unseres Erfolges und unserer Entwicklung seit Beginn unserer Geschichte in den 1970iger Jahren. Zahlreiche Unternehmen begnügen sich damit, unsere Systeme, Infrastrukturen und Prozesse zu kopieren, was uns jedoch auszeichnet, ist die einzigartige und Facettenreiche Unternehmenskultur, die es uns ermöglicht, uns weltweit auf dem Markt durchzusetzen.

Chancengleichheit, Möglichkeiten und Vielfalt (EO&D)

Bei FedEx sind unsere Mitarbeitenden unser größtes Kapital. Wir setzen uns für den Aufbau einer vielfältigen, fairen und inklusiven Belegschaft ein und bieten allen Menschen gleiche Chancen, Fairness und Respekt – unabhängig davon, wer sie sind. Wir ermutigen Sie, sich zu bewerben, auch wenn Sie der Meinung sind, dass Ihre Erfahrung nicht alle Aspekte der Stellenbeschreibung vollständig abdeckt, da Sie genau die Person sein könnten, die wir für diese oder eine andere Position suchen.

Wir tolerieren keinerlei Diskriminierung oder Belästigung aufgrund von ethnischer Zugehörigkeit, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, Nationalität, Religion, Geschlecht, Alter, genetischen Informationen, Staatsangehörigkeit, Behinderung, Familienstand, Schwangerschaft, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Geschlechtsausdruck oder sonstigen durch nationale und internationale Gesetze und Vorschriften geschützten Merkmalen. Wir bieten angemessene Vorkehrungen für unsere Mitarbeitenden sowie für Dritte, um gleichen Zugang, Inklusion und Fairness in Bezug auf alle geschützten Merkmale zu gewährleisten.