Sr Forecasting Specialist

Federal Express Corporation•Collierville, TN

7d•$5,364 - $11,801•Remote

About The Position

The job entails providing expertise in forecasting, modeling, and simulation for various aspects of a company's operations, including project staffing, facility planning, technology implementation, and annual business planning.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in forecasting, business analysis, and operations research using advanced computer modeling techniques required.
Strong statistical, analytical and forecasting experience and abilities
Strong end-to-end project management skills
Ability to use techniques to develop models

Nice To Haves

Experience in airline operations, flight dispatch, or fuel planning
Direct experience with fuel tankering software and/or flight planning systems
Knowledge of aircraft performance factors, global aviation regulations, and commodity markets
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated ability to develop structured tools, analyses, and presentations
Advanced proficiency in analytical software tools (SAS, Power BI, etc.) and programming languages (SQL, Python, etc.)
Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the broader FedEx organization, to leverage organizational expertise, scale, purchasing capabilities, and transportation network advantages that support business performance and strategic growth

Responsibilities

Develops project plans, ensures project completion and accuracy, and coordination with team members.
Develops alternative forecasting techniques and computer systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Conducts retrospective analysis of forecast accuracy and incorporate relevant factors such as new products, services, events, and economic variables into forecasts.
Defines data requirements, creates databases, and utilizes software applications to obtain necessary data.
Develops advanced forecasting systems and provides access to forecasts through online databases and reporting systems.
Responsible for developing models to predict operational volumes in various areas of customer service and international operations.
Employees statistical and modeling techniques to analyze operating statistics and components.
Develops predictive models are developed to identify significant business trends, enabling accurate forecasts that support manpower planning for short-term, annual, and long-range requirements.
Prepares, develops, and reports forecast analysis for senior management.
Communicates and presents forecasts to users, ensuring clarity in assumptions, and meeting user needs in a timely manner.
Involves developing alternative forecasting techniques and computer systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Develops models to predict operational volumes in various areas of customer service and international operations.
Perform other duties as assigned