We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an 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.
Who we are:
FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone's day. Our team of passionate people knows their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.
What you will be doing:
Supporting/leading the deployment of the transportation management and yard management systems in the field of Operations (FedEx hubs and stations and Linehaul Operating Centers).
Acting 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.
Playing a vital role in supporting Operations with process optimization and optimized system usage in order to improve efficiency and service performance for a better customer experience.
Providing technical expertise and ongoing support to cross-functional project teams as required.
Assessing and analyzing (complex) problems into tangible solution options and actions and initiating opportunities for process or system improvements.
Translating functional system enhancements into new demand delivering business value and breaking down the demand into features for IT development providing the business context and related processes.
Engineering and testing solutions for the Road Network processes to improve our operational business goals.
Utilizing all available sources to keep abreast of new/changing technologies and methodologies in the marketplace related to Road Network Transportation or yard management.
Conducting independent audits focusing on defined areas and/or participating in audit project teams focusing on specific operational areas or locations.
Creating measurement systems, processes, procedures, and work instructions.
What do you bring with you:
Degree or professional qualification in Industrial Engineering or quantitative discipline.
Work experience in the (express) logistics field has a preference.
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 and format.
Experience of utilizing relevant software tools (e.g., Excel, Word, MS Project) to translate business needs into computerized simulations.
Able to perform audits of processes and procedures.
Good financial awareness.
Strong project management skills and change management skills to successfully deploy projects within Operations.
Analytical thinker using analytical concepts and tools to problem solve in a pragmatic way.
Result and target-oriented, ability to set priorities and get things done at a high pace.
Flexible approach towards work and willingness to travel and organize own work in alignment with the team.
What do we offer:
Impact on business at a 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; multisport/my benefit; extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge, including online language courses).
Besides 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 FedEx to the next level.
When new in FedEx, the job starts with a 2-5 months learning on-the-job traineeship in various Operational areas.
Hybrid working policy, where team members have the opportunity to combine the benefits of working in the office and some days working from home.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations.
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