Economist

FedEx
Memphis - United States
S: Competitive

Position Summary:
Assumes project management roles and leads cross-functional teams on economic issues with business implications.
Under minimal supervision, provides quantitative analysis of economic forecasting, competitive intelligence, market segmentation, targeted marketing initiatives and other trends in support of the organization's long range global strategies.

Position Information:

Skills/Knowledge Considered A Plus

The Economist position will support the Corporate Economics Department of FedEx Services. With minimum supervision, this position will create and maintain large internal data sources using SAS and SQL in a UNIX environment. The economist will analyze FedEx and economic data to provide technical expertise on issues that support the organization's marketing vision.
Create and maintain internal FedEx data sources using SAS and SQL in a UNIX environment to manipulate complex large data sets.
Prepare reports analyzing FedEx performance for the Chief Economist.
Compile, organize and maintain external economic data.
Aid the Chief Economist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management and external audiences.
Implement structural econometric models to gauge the impact of relevant economic variables on FedEx and parcel industry metrics, including revenue, volume and yields.
Create indices and metrics to analyze FedEx and economic data.
Prepare written economic analysis for reports to senior management.
Demonstrated experience manipulating large data sets.
Proficiency using SAS and SQL.
Proficiency in EXCEL and experience with excel macros.
A solid foundation in econometric modeling.
A solid foundation in macroeconomics (e.g. understanding of Keynesian and Neo-Classical economic models, implications and critiques).
Knowledge of government data sources (e.g. BEA, Census, Federal Reserve) a plus.
Knowledge of accounting (e.g. ability/experience reading financial statements) a plus.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Domicile Location

Memphis, TN, Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications:

Master's degree/equivalent in Business, Finance/Economics, Computer Science,
Engineering or related field required.
One (1) year experience in analytical/ quantitative business, operations, economics, or engineering.
Working experience in third and fourth generation computer languages, Unix or rdbms required.
Strong human relations, communication and analytical skills.
More advanced degrees may offset experience requirements.
A directly related master's degree can be exchanged for two (2) years of experience.
Note: without a master's degree, a bachelors/equivalent plus three (3) years related work experience is required.

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