Executive Advisor

FedEx Freight; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking an Executive Advisor to guide strategic initiatives and optimize execution across multiple projects. This role requires strong analytical and leadership capabilities to drive improvements and align initiatives with business goals.

The Executive Advisor will coordinate with executive leadership, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance while advancing process enhancements. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent work experience is required.
• 7+ years relevant experience in project and operational leadership, including evaluating, planning and implementing organizational changes/improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels; strong leadership.
• Proven ability to create, prepare, and present reports; lead project teams and mentor as needed.
• Strong relationship-building across the organization; proficient in MS Office tools; ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to executive leadership on special projects and activities aimed at improving efficiencies.
• Leads strategic process improvement projects and collaborates on new technology solutions.
• Identify trends in performance and drive continuous improvement and develop strategy for improved performance.
• Ensure proper compliance monitoring of functional area procedures.
• Act as liaison between functional departments, operations and customers, internally and externally.
• Ensure minimal exposure to risk through review of contracts engaged from sales, procurement and other areas.
• Lead projects and initiatives related to area changes, ensuring implementation with minimal impact.
• Serve as point of contact for field and corporate employees regarding policy, procedures, and processes.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations and company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Report writing

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

MS Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Qualified candidates must live within commuting distance of Memphis, TN or Akron, OH.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Advisor provides guidance and support of various special projects to include the development and communication of strategy and analysis of overall execution. The Executive Advisor plans, organizes, and coordinates various initiatives and provides guidance through the application of process management, QDM principles, and analytical techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

JOB DUTIES

• Provides support to executive leadership on special projects and activities aimed at improving efficiencies.
• Leads strategic process improvement projects and collaborates on new technology solutions.
• Identify trends in performance and work with management to drive continuous improvement and develop strategy for improved performance.
• Ensure proper compliance monitoring of functional area procedures.
• Act as liaison between functional departments, operations and customers, both internally and externally.
• Ensure minimal exposure to risk through review of contracts engaged from sales, procurement and other areas.
• Lead projects and initiatives related to any area changes, both long term and short term, to ensure implementation occurs with minimal impact.
• Act as point of contact for field and corporate/general office employees regarding policy, procedures, and processes.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent work experience is required

EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years relevant experience in project and operational leadership, which includes experience evaluating, planning and implementing organizational changes and/or improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization; strong communication skills (written, verbal, and visual)
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create, prepare, and present reports.
• Ability to effectively lead project teams, provide direction, guidance plus mentorship, as needed.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships through the organization.
• Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable computer system/programs.
• Must be able to travel as needed.

230 FedEx Custom Critical

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