Remote Senior Supply Chain Project Leader

FedEx; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 79,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligibility

Job summary

FedEx in the United States is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Solutions Lead who designs, develops, and implements complex supply chain solutions for internal and external customers. You will serve as the primary interface across Sales, Engineering/Operations, Technology, and other resources to ensure deliverables meet project goals throughout the lifecycle, with frequent interaction at senior levels.

The role, which supports remote work, requires the ability to lead multiple initiatives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, supply chain, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years business experience in a supply chain related field to include designing, maintaining, and/or implementation of solutions to complex business situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Leverage relevant technology such as MS Office Applications and internal systems/tools for efficient project management and execution.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to present solutions to Sr level customers and internal Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of supply chain solutions.
• Leads the overall solution development as the key interface with Sales, Engineering/Operations, Technology, and other internal resources to align deliverables with overall project goals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provides guidance and recommendations that supports the sales process and improves the organization’s ability to differentiate and add value to the overall solution and sales strategy for both new and existing customers.
• Provides supply chain improvement recommendations evaluating the customer supply chain network while applying fact-based analysis and knowledge in transportation modes (parcel, LTL/TL, air freight, ocean, rail) and global shipping requirements.
• Evaluates customer business needs and industry insights to establish high-level strategy to execute supply chain improvements based on the services and capabilities offered by utilizing Quality tools and processes.
• May Lead multiple complex assignments concurrently while working individually and/or leading peer/cross functional teams with internal/external customer interaction.
• Leads brainstorming, review sessions to develop recommendations while ensuring industry best practices and methods are applied to projects.
• Recognized internally and externally as an confident in FedEx and supply chain.
• Strong communications skills with strong ability to interact and facilitate meetings with C suite executives on a routine basis; may represent executive management at internal or external functions.
• Develops executive level updates and project summaries.
• Develops the project strategy during the design and implement of complex global, supply chain supply chain solutions.
• Demonstrates leadership skill through results.
• Supports SDI, Customer Solutions, Sales, and/or cross functional project teams as a team member, project lead, or program lead.
• Assumes project leadership role by directing team members and documenting project actions and progress in a project management system
• Strong knowledge and experience in FedEx Opco's, Domestic and International capabilities.
• Influences how customers utilize FedEx capabilities to meet Customer strategic objectives.
• Assumes responsibility with no supervision.
• Strong QDM background and can leads QDM Quality Action Teams (QAT) to drive continue improvement for SDI processes.

Skills

MS Office

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, supply chain, engineering or related field

Tools

Internal systems/tools

Job description

FedEx in the United States is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Solutions Lead who designs, develops, and implements complex supply chain solutions for internal and external customers. You will serve as the primary interface across Sales, Engineering/Operations, Technology, and other resources to ensure deliverables meet project goals throughout the lifecycle, with frequent interaction at senior levels.

The role, which supports remote work, requires the ability to lead multiple initiatives,