- Lead analyst would be working with global sales stakeholders on analysis of pricing strategy & other ad-hoc analysis for strategic customers of FedEx
- Expected to provide expert thought leadership at the enterprise level related to designs and implements advanced processes and analytics associated with a wide variety of data sets used for data/text mining, analysis, and prediction to enable informed business decisions
- Gains insight into key business problems and deliverables by applying highly technical analysis techniques to examine structured and unstructured data from multiple disparate sources
- Should possess and demonstrate understanding of core Business and Commercial concepts including financial metrics, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.
- Communicates results to a broad range of audiences. Effectively uses current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management, via understanding of the business model and the information available for analysis.
Bid Management & Strategic Consultation
- Manage incoming RFQs by coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality responses.
- Collaborate with sales, operations, pricing, legal, and compliance teams to develop winning bid strategies.
- Facilitate bid review meetings, alignment calls, and follow-ups to ensure consistent standards and timely delivery.
- Develop and defend pricing strategies aligned with profitability targets and market competitiveness.
- Maintain accurate bid documentation, including pricing data, communication records, and proposal files.
Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement
- Leverage data science and pricing analytics to support business justifications and marketing optimization.
- Conduct ROI analysis, pricing simulations, and scenario modeling to support strategic decisions.
- Build dashboards and visualizations using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, or SAS to track bid performance and market trends.
Data Modeling & Analytics
- Leverage data science and pricing analytics to support business justifications.
- Develop and maintain analytical models, dashboards, and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or R.
- Automate recurring reporting processes and enhance data accessibility for business users.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems and reports.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Continuously refine bid processes, templates, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure all proposals comply with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
- Support system and tool transformation initiatives, including automation (eg, RPA) and analytics integration.
Core Competencies
- Strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning, organizing, and presentation abilities.
- Influencing and persuasion skills with a consultative mindset.
- Leadership capabilities with a focus on innovation and execution.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in
SQL, VBA, SAS/Python, Power BI
, and other analytics tools. - Strong understanding of
pricing systems, data modeling
, and visualization
platforms. - Familiarity with automation tools, web applications, and system testing.
Preferred Experience
-
5+ years
in bid management, business development, or pricing analytics. - Experience working with global teams and managing cross-regional projects.
- Background in logistics, consulting, or enterprise services is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to AI/ML, customer experience design, product development, or strategic marketing.
- Experience in commercial pricing structures, strategic forecasting, and customer analytics.