Executive Advisor

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4 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Provide executive leadership support on special projects, lead strategic process improvement initiatives, analyze performance trends, ensure compliance, review contracts to minimize risk, liaise across departments, implement organizational changes, produce and present reports, mentor project teams, and support technology solution efforts using process management and analytical techniques.
Summary Generated by Built In

Qualified candidates must live within commuting distance of Memphis, TN or Akron, OH.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Executive Advisor provides guidance and support of various special projects to include the development and communication of strategy and analysis of overall execution. The Executive Advisor plans, organizes, and coordinates various initiatives and provides guidance through the application of process management, QDM principles, and analytical techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • JOB DUTIES
  • Provides support to executive leadership on special projects and activities aimed at improving efficiencies.
  • Leads strategic process improvement projects and collaborates on new technology solutions.
  • Identify trends in performance and work with management to drive continuous improvement and develop strategy for improved performance.
  • Ensure proper compliance monitoring of functional area procedures.
  • Act as liaison between functional departments, operations and customers, both internally and externally.
  • Ensure minimal exposure to risk through review of contracts engaged from sales, procurement and other areas.
  • Lead projects and initiatives related to any area changes, both long term and short term, to ensure implementation occurs with minimal impact.
  • Act as point of contact for field and corporate/general office employees regarding policy, procedures, and processes.
  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent work experience is required

EXPERIENCE

  • 7+ years relevant experience in project and operational leadership, which includes experience evaluating, planning and implementing organizational changes and/or improvements.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization; strong communication skills (written, verbal, and visual)
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to create, prepare, and present reports.
  • Ability to effectively lead project teams, provide direction, guidance plus mentorship, as needed.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships through the organization.
  • Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable computer system/programs.
  • Must be able to travel as needed.


230 FedEx Custom Critical
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]. FedEx 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Skills Required

  • Live within commuting distance of Memphis, TN or Akron, OH
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years relevant experience in project and operational leadership
  • Experience evaluating, planning and implementing organizational changes and/or improvements
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, visual)
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to create, prepare, and present reports
  • Ability to effectively lead project teams, provide direction, guidance, and mentorship
  • Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Must be able to travel as needed
  • Experience with compliance monitoring and contract review
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The Company
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

FedEx Freight operates FedEx’s less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation business across North America. Its services include Priority, Economy, and Direct shipping, while subsidiary FedEx Custom Critical provides expedited, time- and temperature-specific freight solutions. The company uses a large vehicle fleet, extensive service-center network, operational efficiency, data-driven technology, and dedicated personnel to deliver freight safely, securely, and reliably across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and nearby territories.

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