- We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER - ROAD NETWORK The department Road Network Planning & Engineering is looking for candidates in Portugal to strengthen our Processes & Systems team.
The Industrial Engineer has specialist knowledge of the Road Network processes and systems.
The team is responsible for design, development, optimization and standardization of Road Network systems and processes across the European region.
This entails the transportation management systems and processes as well as the yard management systems & processes .
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What you will be doing: Support ing / leading the deployment of the transportation management and yard management system s in field of Operations (FedEx hubs and stations and Linehaul Operating Centers ) Act ing as a subject matter expert and having regular interaction with multiple departments (Field Planning & Engineering, Hub Planning & Engineering, IT, Operations) as well as with different levels in the organization, from operators, to developers and architects, managers and directors.
Play ing a vital role in supporting Operations with process optimisation and optimised system usage in order to improve efficiency and service performance for a better customer experience.
Provid ing technical expertise and ongoing support to cross –functional project teams as required .
Assess ing and analys ing ( complex ) problems into tangible solution options and actions and initiates opportunities for process or system improvements T ranslating functional system enhancements into new demand delivering business value and break ing down the demand into features for IT development providing the business context and related process es ; Engineering and testing solution s for the Road Network processes t o improve our operational business goals .
Utilis ing all available sources to keep abreast of new/changing technologies and methodologies in the market place related to Road Network Transportation or yard management .
Conduct ing independent audits focusing on defined areas and/or participat ing in audit project teams focusing on specific operational areas or locations ; Creating measurement systems, processes, procedures and workinstructions .
What do you bring with you: Degree or professional qualification in Industrial Engineering or quantitative discipline; W ork experience in the ( express ) logistics field has a p reference; Excellent command of English both written and spoken; Creative thinker with the ability to recognize improvement opportunities; Experience of developing solutions to operational business challenges; Good understanding of the business environment and how strategy is translated into business focused solutions; Able to work effectively with different cultures & nationalities; Experience of presenting scenarios to management; Able to translate technical information and model outputs into user-friendly language an d format; Experience of utilising relevant software tools (e.g.
Excel, Word, MS Project) to translate business needs into computerised simulations; Able to perform audits of processes and procedures; Good financial awareness; S trong project management skills and change management skills to successfully deploy projects within Operations.
Analytical thinker using analytical concepts and tools to problem solving in a pragmatic way; R esult and target oriented , ability to set priorities and getting things done in a high pace ; F lexible approach towards work and willingness to travel and organises own work in alignment with the team .
What do we offer: Impact on business at strategic level and exposure to middle and upper management A unique and challenging position in an innovative, international, and dynamic working environment Package of non-wage benefits (medical care including dental package; life insurance; m ultisport / my b enefit , extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge, including online language courses) Beside a competitive benefits and reward package we offer our employees a wide array of formal training and on the job learning opportunities to bring your career in F ed E x to the next level .
When new in FedEx, the job starts with 2-5 months learning on the job traineeship in various Operational areas.
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