Data Scientist Advisor

Job Description:

Provide expert leadership at the enterprise level related to vast quantities of data (including disparate data), enterprise analytics, statistical modeling, and initiatives. Leads staff in advanced in descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive and ensemble modeling, advanced statistical techniques, use of database tools and/or other approaches in quantitative analysis of complex business situations. Creates and implements solutions from initial concept to fully tested production and communicates results to a broad range of audiences. Expert use of current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to managements, via understanding of the business model and the information available for analysis. Expert use of all data types, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and high- complexity predictive modeling and fact-based management to drive decision making. Mentors fewer senior staff. Leads cross functional projects and programs. Routinely works on multiple highly complex assignments concurrently.

Job Specific Information:
The FedEx Global Sales Operations (GSO) team supports the global sales force with core sales operations systems and processes and directly supports the FedEx Services Sales team with planning and execution. The Sales Incentive and Analytics (SIA) team in GSO has the core responsibility of incentivizing Services Sales and drive selling behaviors aligned with key strategic objectives, and well as managing global compensation processes to support operational excellence in administration of Global Compensation and Revenue and Systems including compensation Reporting.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Understand critical business logic, processes and systems used by Global Sales teams to conduct comprehensive analyses around Sales compensation efficiency and effectiveness
• Effectively communicate, collaborate with Global Sales teams and provide timely solutions to problems in a fast-paced environment
• Provide key insights to Sales and leadership regarding opportunities to better align compensation programs with strategic objectives.
• Offer ongoing guidance on areas of opportunity to accelerate business results, maximize seller performance, and increase overall participation in comp programs.
• Independently attend cross-functional meetings and discussions to provide business guidance based on analytical insights to peers and managers of partner teams
• Research best practices and utilize external data and benchmarks to establish and monitor key performance metrics
• Mentors and trains professionals in less senior positions within the team on quantitative data analysis and help build data science capabilities

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Considered a Plus

• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience with Python programming & SQL
• Experience with building visualizations using tools like Tableau/Power BI
• Experience developing a story and recommendations to support business decisions
• Experience with sales systems and/or processes as well as a breadth of FedEx knowledge and experience

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline required. seven (7) Year work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, solutions implementation, operations analysis, marketing analysis, simulation development and/or predictive analytics. Demonstrated superior analytical skills with diverse analytics, data types and statistical software and applications. Outstanding interpersonal skills, written, and oral communication skill. Proven leadership skills.

Domicile:
Collierville, TN (Suburb of Memphis)
The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need.

Relocation/Sponsorship:
Relocation assistance may be considered based upon business needs.
Sponsorship is available.

Application Instructions/Deadline:
Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by close of business (5:00pm CST) on 05/09/23.

Additional InformationSalary Range Estimate: Monthly Salary: $8,526.54 – $11,732.99. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by close of business (5:00pm CST) on the date below. If the date below is blank, there is no specified closing date for this requisition.Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid Life and AD&D insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid sick leave; paid parental leave, paid vacation, and additional paid time off; geographic pay ranges; 401K with Company match and incentive bonus potential; sales incentive compensation for selling roles.FedEx. Where now meets next.

Our vision is to be the earth’s most engaged advocates of connected commerce where open borders, new markets and fair, sustainable practices are the norm for the billions of personal supply chains being managed every day in our always on, mobile-first world. We stand for ease, access and opportunity. We lead purposeful innovation, champion entrepreneurs, advocate free trade and empower humans and their place in the era of autonomy and AI. We fight for our customers, a more sustainable planet and an ethical playing field.

FedEx inspires its more than 570,000 team members to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

FedEx has been recognized on many different lists both for business success and for being a great employer:

• Fortune “World’s Most Admired Companies” – 2021
• Forbes “Best Employers for Diversity” – 2021
• LinkedIn “Top 100 Companies” – 2021
• TIME “100 Most Influential Companies” – 2021
• World HRD Congress “Best Gender Equality Workplace” – 2021
• InsiderPro ComputerWorld “Best Places to Work for IT” – 2021

FedEx Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics disability, or protected Veteran status.

FedEx Services does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, FedEx Services is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.