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What can you expect as a FedEx team member?
- Career Mobility and Development: When you join FedEx, you’re joining a team with possibilities that literally span the world—from opportunities for advancement and location transfer, to training and leadership programs.
- Total Compensation and Benefits Package: We want to keep our employees for a long time, so we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for flexible work arrangements, and programs to support well-being.
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Engineer-Senior II (Air Network Planning)
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Collaborate with team members to analyze air traffic patterns, market demand, and regulatory requirements to develop efficient and cost-effective air network designs.
- Assess and manage cargo capacity to meet demand, considering factors such as aircraft capacity, scheduling, and seasonal fluctuations.
- Evaluate the feasibility and viability of potential new routes or network expansions by conducting thorough route performance analysis and risk assessments.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to coordinate with stakeholders from different departments such as operations, finance, and marketing to ensure alignment of network plans with organizational goals and objectives.
- Collaborate in the preparation of comprehensive reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and key stakeholders regarding network performance, opportunities for improvement, and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with regulatory authorities and government agencies to ensure compliance with aviation regulations, airspace restrictions, and environmental policies in all network planning activities.
- Provide support in the development and implementation of scheduling strategies, including flight frequency adjustments, seasonal route planning, and code-share agreements, to optimize revenue generation and customer satisfaction.
- Contribute to ongoing optimization efforts by evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement, and proposing innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the air network.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in air freight planning, logistics, or a related field is typically required. Experience with international logistics is often an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial for assessing and optimizing air freight operations.
- Effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with diverse stakeholders and conveying complex information clearly.
- Familiarity with relevant software and technology tools used in air freight planning and logistics.
- Understanding of international air freight regulations, customs procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Given the precision required in air freight operations, attention to detail is critical to avoid errors and ensure smooth cargo movement
Job Posting End Date:
2024-11-24
What We Do
FedEx connects people and possibilities through our worldwide portfolio of shipping, transportation, e-commerce and business services. We offer integrated business applications through our collaboratively managed operating companies — collectively delivering extraordinary service to our customers — using the expertise and reliability represented by the FedEx brand.
Our people are the foundation of our success, and FedEx has consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers. We inspire our global workforce of more than 575,000 employees to remain absolutely, positively focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities.
We owe our success as an industry leader to the more than 500,000 global team members who deliver exceptional customer service experiences day-in and day-out. Want to be part of this dynamic team?
