[Remote] 61336: Sr Advisor-Operations Research

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FedEx Freight is a leading logistics company, and they are seeking a Senior Advisor in Operations Research. This role involves formulating and applying advanced analytic methods to assist management in decision-making and policy formulation, while also identifying business opportunities and developing decision support tools.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for formulating and applying sophisticated modeling and other advanced analytic methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functionsConcentrate on collecting, cleansing and analyzing data, developing decision support software and producing actionable information for decision makingIdentify business opportunities or expand ideas obtained from management in order to conceptualize and define and model operational problems to assess feasibility and impactIdentify performance improvement opportunities via data analysis and develop decision support tools to ensure most cost conscience, efficient use of company resources that supports service objectivesDevelop concepts into business plans utilizing appropriate research techniques, methodologies, and experience and present them to senior management with recommendation for implementationPerform extensive analysis of the problem, model resources available and alternative solutionsLead the evaluation of alternative systems or transportation networks employing financial, computer, geographic or operational models as appropriateDevelop and implement data collection systems from primary and secondary sources and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data qualityIdentify, analyze, interpret and visualize trends or patterns in complex data setsResearch cutting edge technologies in support of the 'best practices' in any transportation or network related questionIndividually, or as a project leader, design and develop models for testing, validation, and evaluation of strategic proposalsUtilize multi-media presentations and formal reports for presenting analyses to senior managementAssist in the development and mentoring for Operations Research Analysts/AdvisorsComply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other assignments (or duties) as requiredSkillsBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Math/Statistics, or related quantitative discipline plus 9 years of professional experience in engineering, statistics, forecasting, or data analysisAlternatively, a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Math/Statistics, or related quantitative discipline plus 7 years of professional experience in engineering, statistics, forecasting, or data analysisMust have experience in each of the following skills: Proficient programming skills and ability to learn new languages, including: JAVA, SQL, SAS, C#, C++, PythonAdvanced knowledge of relational database systems Oracle, DB2 and TerradataProficient using data visualization tools: Spotfire, Tableau, or Power BIStrong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with experience using statistical software and reporting interfaces, data mining tools, machine learning techniques and data visualizationStrong leadership, analytical, problem solving, time management, organizational and interpersonal skillsComprehensive presentation, verbal and written communication skillsBenefitsThis position is eligible for telecommuting and may be located anywhere within the United States excluding Alaska, Hawaii and U.S, territories.FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [email protected] Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.Company OverviewFedEx Freight is a shipping company that provides logistics solutions for doorstep and less-than-truckload deliveries, It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.fedexfreight.com.