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Planning & Engineering Industrial Engineer

-We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a (INSERT JOB TITLE) 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 know 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: Department: Road Network Planning & EngineeringJob Title: Industrial Engineer Road Network Planning & EngineeringLevel: AnalystScope: Road Network Planning & Engineering EuropeReports to: René Booltink, Manager Central Road Network Planning & EngineeringLocation: QAR, Arnhem and RemoteTime: Full TimeDepartment-Team purposeThe principal purpose of the team is to design, create and manage the overarching program management for the operational integration of the short- and long-term network planning in Europe. The Road Network team provides analysis and support for the decision-making processes underpinning the critical strategic choices for long term road network infrastructure investments.The focus is on profit driven day-to-day capacity planning of our domestic and international networks ensuring that current assets are optimised, and overall operational costs will be reduced.The function can be described in short as an exciting and challenging position at the heart of the organisation and you will be working in an international team with international colleagues.Job purpose, key activities, and responsibilitiesThe scope of the position is to support the delivery and improvement of an optimal domestic and international network planning process for both the short- and long-term horizon.Together with a team of analytical network and business experts provide fact based quantified answers to a wide range of road network business questions leading to direct decision making of Senior Leadership.Support the holistic Road P&E integration and base network planning to ensure alignment with local teams with regards to optimal planning and execution of infrastructure and network planning.Supporting business critical linehaul modelling/guidance (LION etc).Support end-to-end modelling initiatives. (support Dataworks).Support various ERN-wide and domestic DRIVE initiatives (including Sort-Time Windows).Support a wide range of planned service improvements (Transit-Time alignment).Review all data sourcing, quality, and availability for usage of network planning solutions.Support the implementation of other projects / initiatives where necessary.Finally, can successfully contribute to complex projects to develop new or enhance existing systems, processes, procedures, and controls that enable effective management of network plans.SkillsYou have proven strong business analytical skills and insights in supply chains to support key short- and long-term strategic decisions.Knowledge of the current Operations process & systems is an advantage.Ability to communicate and present at all levels within the organisation both written and verbal in native and English language, other languages are valuable.Proficient use of Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).The ability to translate analysis into to-the-point PowerPoint presentations to support executive decision-making processes.Experienced user with data modelling tools and able to work with large datasets in Excel and Access.You can work with, or you are eager to learn (statistics) software or general programming skills (R, Python, VBA) other database software (SQL) visualization tools Spotfire, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.).Analytical thinker with a creative and pragmatic approach to problem solving.Prioritizing skills and a flexible approach to work to support the ever-changing dynamic business environment.Active team player who is focusing on continuous improvements, is highly motivated, result-oriented, likes to work in an international environment. QualificationsBachelor’s degree, you have a higher education degree/ University degree (Econometrics/ Operations Research / Logistics). HBO + qualification with some experience in (Express) transportation and in operational network planning and engineering candidates are welcome to apply.What do we offer: Attractive compensation package.Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities.Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge.Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract).Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations.Great career opportunities.FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year.Contact infoOf course, there is more involved with this important and challenging function, for more information please contact:Are you interested?Start influencing your future now by sending your resume and motivational letter/email in ENGLISH to Michael Cusack.FedEx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.What do you bring with you:(INSERT CONTENT)What do we offer:• Attractive compensation package• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations• Employee reduced-rate shipping• Great career opportunities• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after yearBring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for allOur CompanyFedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.Our PhilosophyThe People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.Our CultureOur culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.

Planning & Engineering Industrial Engineer

FedEx
Hoofddorp
Full time

Published on 10/30/2024

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