Forecast Analyst jobs in Frankfort, KY

Position Summary:

Grade : 11

 "Please note that the Job will close at 12am on Posting Close date, so please submit your application prior to the Close Date"

Acts as a technical expert on complex and specialist subject(s). Supports management with the analysis, interpretation and application of complex information, contributing to the achievement of divisional and corporate goals. Supports or leads projects by applying area of expertise.

Job purpose:
Design and implement processes and solutions associated with a wide variety of data sets used for data/text mining, analysis to support informed business decisions. Gain insight into key business and deliverables by examining structured and unstructured data from multiple disparate sources. Effectively use current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management, via the information available for analysis. Learn to use data, statistical and quantitative analysis, to drive decision making.

Accountabilities :
• Import, clean, transform, validate data from RDBMS (Oracle, Teradata) with the purpose of understanding or making conclusions from the data for decision making.
• Able to transform large volume data into information and information into insight.
• Answer business questions by using appropriate statistical techniques on available data to improve key success metrics related to yield management and revenue generation.
• Produce a variety of reports, graphs, summaries and presentations that convey analytic results and align with business needs.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for timeliness, relevance and presentation.
Qualifications & Specifications
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, engineering, operations research, economics & statistics. Master’s degree in relevant specification will be first preference.
• Experience of at least 2 - 4 years of analytics, informatics and statistics
• SAS programming experience, e.g. SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Enterprise miner; advanced macro development and reporting skills.
• Expert in SQL; Experience in using RDBMS: Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata.
• Exposure to programming and scripting languages like Java, JavaScript, Python, HTML.
• Exposure to BI and visualization tools like Tableau, Spotfire, D3.js

Analytical Skills, Accuracy & Attention to Detail, Planning & Organizing Skills, Influencing & Persuasion Skills, Presentation Skills

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment, and provide growth opportunities for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.

Our Company

FedEx Express 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 Philosophy

The 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 Culture

Our 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.