Transportation Advisor

Federal Express Corporation; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation seeks a Transportation Strategy Lead to drive operational efficiencies and strategic vision across various areas of Transportation. You will advise leadership on developing program strategy, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and present data-driven recommendations to decision-makers.

The role emphasizes cost savings, policy development, and continuous improvement within the transportation function.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in logistics, transportation industry, or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field required; 4 years of related experience may be substituted for degree.
• Extensive knowledge of purchased transportation concepts, industry trends, and related processes.
• Proficient with Excel (including macros), MS Office, data analysis tools, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex, high-level questions regarding Transportation Organization and policy development.
• Establish cross-functional relationships to support Transportation initiatives.
• Analyze data elements and transportation trends to inform decisions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities leveraging FedEx network and marketplace knowledge.
• Mentor and advise other employees in transportation functions.
• Develop presentations and communications for stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Data Visualization

SAS

MS Office

Problem-Solving

Communication

Presentation

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

High school diploma + 4 years logistics experience

Tools

SQL

SAS

Database Technology

Job description

Drives operational efficiencies and strategic vision across various areas of Transportation. Draws upon a broad knowledge of industry trends, transportation programs, and carrier relationships to provide expert guidance to department manager and decision makers. Advises key stakeholders including leadership on developing, communicating and enhancing program strategy with a focus on the future state of the department. Develop recommendations on program administration, metrics, training, policies and procedures. Leads and influences various initiatives to ensure the continuous focus on achievement of department goals.

Essential Functions

• Advises and provides responses to complex, high-level questions regarding the Transportation Organization; provides input to company strategy, as well as, policy and procedure development relative to new and/or changing programs.
• Establishes and maintains cross-functional internal and external relationships in support of Transportation initiatives.
• Analyzes key data elements, interprets purchased transportation trends, and makes recommendations that help drive and support decisions.
• Drives proactive measures to improve cost savings leveraging continuous knowledge of the FedEx FedEx Network and transportation marketplace.
• Evaluates and develops methods for process improvements for consistency and efficiency in purchased transportation.
• Mentors and advises other employees on various transportation functions.
• Remains current on industry trends and incorporates that knowledge into requirements and recommendations.
• Develops and coordinates presentations and communications, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field required; in addition to Minimum Experience , high school degree or GED and four (4) years’ experience in logistics or related area is accepted in lieu of degree.

Minimum Experience

• Six (6) years experience required in logistics, transportation industry, or related area.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and industry trends related to purchased transportation
• Microsoft Office, including high degree of proficiency with Excel. Macro creation is preferred.
• Proven experience with SQL and database technology, data visualization, and SAS
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, policies and procedures related to internal and external factors influencing decision making and using that information to inform insights and reporting
• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and follow-through in resolving issues and/or questions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information
• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals
• Knowledge of transportation management system preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Purchase transportation experience and/or procurement experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

• Pay: (FEC_E25) Pittsburgh, PA Pay Range: $5,960.29/month - $9,834.48/month

Additional Details

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA. Hybrid. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus. Employees will be required to work in office four days per week.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)