Analyst- Customer Solutions

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Tampa, FL is seeking a transportation solutions analyst and project lead to design and implement innovative transport solutions for Operations, Sales and customers. You will support growth of profitable LTL business, manage projects and ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with travel as needed. Remote work is eligible for candidates located near the Tampa area, within 50 miles of the service center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience plus two years in transportation, business, sales, or operations.
• Experience in the LTL industry preferred.
• Analytical skills with risk analysis and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to design and implement transportation solutions delivering operational and customer benefits.
• Lead onboarding of new and incremental business and ensure timelines are met.
• Lead meetings to assess customer needs and update stakeholders throughout the process.
• Document customer expectations and obtain leadership approval as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage project trackers to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and comply with laws and company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

If the successful candidate is located in the Tampa, FL area, the candidate will be eligible for remote work. Selected candidate must reside within 50 miles of the Tampa, FL service center.

If the successful candidate is located in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR areas, the candidate will be required to work a hybrid schedule, working three days per week in the office.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation and resolution of innovative and replicable transportation solutions in support of Operations, Sales and customers. Support growth and retention of profitable LTL business.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct analysis of data and information; draw conclusions to design, develop and implement innovative solutions to solve business problems and deliver operational and customer benefits.
• Lead the onboarding of new and incremental business, ensuring stakeholders meet required deadlines and customer is fully supported during the transition.
• Lead meetings to assess customer needs, promptly communicate customer needs to stakeholders, ensure stakeholders meet requirements within needed timelines and keep sales and customer updated on progress throughout the process.
• Ensure customer expectations are clearly documented and communicated to all stakeholders, gaining leadership approval where required.
• Participate in projects that include other functional teams, internal and external customers
• Manage and maintain progress on each project(s) to ensure deadlines and objectives are achieved, using established departmental processes and project trackers.
• Participate in initiatives to sustain and develop internal processes.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other assignments and duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience plus two (2) years experience in transportation, business, sales, or operations
• Experience in the LTL industry preferred
• Must possess analytical skills, be able to perform risk-analysis, with the ability to make decisions
• Solutions-oriented with project management skills including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into quality solutions
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with various levels of internal and external customers
• Self-motivated, assertive and persistent, with the ability to complete projects and assignments on time
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to various levels of internal and external customers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to operate in a highly-flexible work environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to travel
• Customer interaction including face to face meetings

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