Senior Data Analytics Lead - Air Network Optimization

FedEx Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a Lead Data Analyst II in Singapore to serve as a strategic advisor for APAC air network planning and scheduling. You will drive advanced analytics, automation, and optimization initiatives across air network scheduling and airline partner planning, translating complex problems into scalable data-driven solutions.

You will design and implement innovative tools and experimental optimization techniques, collaborate with tech teams to scale successful pilots, and lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Operations Research, Aviation, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects spanning air network scheduling, airline partner planning, and operational performance.
• Act as a strategic advisor to planning leadership, identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency gains, and capability enhancement.
• Drive end-to-end project execution from concept through deployment and adoption.
• Develop and implement optimization models and analytical frameworks to improve network design, scheduling efficiency, and partner performance.
• Apply data-driven approaches to solve complex planning problems, including routing, capacity allocation, and operational trade-offs.
• Translate analytical outputs into actionable insights for planning teams and leadership.
• Design, build, and maintain automation tools, scripts, and lightweight products to streamline planning workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Develop scalable solutions that integrate with existing scheduling and planning systems.
• Continuously identify opportunities to eliminate inefficiencies through automation and process redesign.
• Work closely with scheduling engineers, network planning engineers, operations teams, and partner management to embed solutions into daily workflows.
• Adapt tools and approaches to suit a wide range of users, from highly technical to operational planners.
• Provide hands-on support to ensure successful implementation and adoption of new tools and processes.
• Lead experimental initiatives focused on advanced automation, optimization techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Pilot new approaches, evaluate outcomes, and scale successful solutions across the organization.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in airline planning, logistics optimization, and data analytics.
• Establish best practices for data usage, model development, and automation within the planning team.
• Ensure solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned with operational realities.
• Document tools, methodologies, and processes to support long-term sustainability.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Automation

Operational analytics

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Operations Research, Aviation, or related field

Tools

Scripting

Dashboards

Optimization tools

APIs

System integration concepts

Job description

FedEx is seeking a Lead Data Analyst II in Singapore to serve as a strategic advisor for APAC air network planning and scheduling. You will drive advanced analytics, automation, and optimization initiatives across air network scheduling and airline partner planning, translating complex problems into scalable data-driven solutions.

You will design and implement innovative tools and experimental optimization techniques, collaborate with tech teams to scale successful pilots, and lead