Linehaul Planning Co-op (Fall 2023)
Job Summary
**You must apply externally to be considered for the position.**
This is a Fall 2023 co-op position. This is a full time, 40 hour a week co-op. This would be the first rotation out of a total of 2-3 rotations.
This position will be domiciled in Pittsburgh, PA or Brookfield, WI.
The ideal candidate would be a student majoring, minor concentration or coursework focused on logistics, supply-chain or a related field.
The co-op will be:
• Identify and discuss transportation related opportunities for both corporate and field.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate and field stakeholders to provide voice of the customer feedback
• Explain and describe safety related problems
• Analyze opportunities to create efficiency and optimization
• Work with various project teams to communicate key messages and best practices
• Identification of key metrics and measurements of success
• Explain and perform both tactical and strategic Linehaul Planning functions
• Proactively participates on collaborative teams focused on current Transportation issues, barriers, and risks to analyze and evaluate successful outcomes
Performs activities related to his/her field of study while obtaining experience working in a corporate environment. Participates in various networking and/or community service events. In some intern/co-op opportunities, the following may apply: Performs various activities related to functional area projects including, but not limited to, researching, evaluating, and testing; planning and executing small projects; and conducting research and testing as a part of larger project teams. Develops processes and programs to support the functional area.
Essential Functions
• Supports and plans work on small projects with direction from management.
• Assists management and other department personnel to support larger projects (e.g., managing project schedule and status reporting).
• May assume the duties normally performed in the department, alongside professionals who perform these roles.
• Works with various departments and/or vendors to gather information needed for various projects. • Presents project results to management and/or department personnel.
• Performs analytical work within the assigned functional area.
• Conducts research using the internet and other sources of information.
• Creates or updates systems or databases for specific department needs.
Minimum Education
• One (1) year of education at an accredited college, university or technical school (must be currently enrolled).
Required Skills, Abilities and / or Licensure
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software may be required for some positions.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
EEO Statement
FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce