Engineering & Operations Planning Specialist

Federal Express Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a District Operations Planner to advise, plan, and design engineering/operational plans aimed at optimizing efficiencies and achieving business objectives. The role requires collaboration with managers to monitor adherence and implement required actions across facilities.

The position involves forecasting labor needs, preparing volume projections, and leading changes like expansions or relocations while providing expert guidance on dock systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, or Math with possible 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the transportation industry in operations management or industrial engineering is required.
• Equivalency of four added years’ experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Advise, plan, develop, and design District engineering/operational plans to optimize efficiencies.
• Identify facility inefficiencies through root cause analysis and implement improvements.
• Provide training and support for dock operational systems and materials handling processes.
• Forecast labor and project staffing needs and prepare volume projections.
• Oversee district changes and evaluate hub/linehaul performance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Business Objects

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Problem solving

Travel up to 75%

Material Handling concepts

Cost justification analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, or Math

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a District Operations Planner to advise, plan, and design engineering/operational plans aimed at optimizing efficiencies and achieving business objectives. The role requires collaboration with managers to monitor adherence and implement required actions across facilities.

The position involves forecasting labor needs, preparing volume projections, and leading changes like expansions or relocations while providing expert guidance on dock systems and