CDG2020; PUD P&E; Station P&E; Sort System P&E; In-Country Ground Movement P&E; Air Ground Network & Commercial Airlift Planning Support; Gateway Planning Support; Vehicles & GSE Planning Support; Customer Solutions Engineering Support; Air-Network Planning; Program & Project Management; Clearance Process Engineering; Air Hub Facility P&E; Road Network Planning; Operations Technology; Customer Solutions Design Engineering; Warehouse/ TMS Operations; Quality Management System; Process Improvement (Kaizen); Strategic Partnership With Vendors; Key Account Management; Supply Chain Sales Management; Service Assurance/ ISQI; Quality Management; Operational Excellence; QDM Facilitation & Training (ISO, Audits, CSM, Compliance); Audit Facilitation; CSM (Control Self Monitoring); P&P Process Compliance; Business Intelligence & Analytics; Air & Ground Network Design; System Form Planning & Implementation; VISA/ Phoenix Routing Administration; LSSI/ OSC Admin; Commercial Linehaul Design & Implementation; Policies & Procedures; Planning; Procurement; Performance Management; Strategic Network Alliances; Road Network & Hubs Planning & Engineering; NOC/ FMC; Air/ Ground Project Management; Airport Regulatory Support (Slots & Filings); Liaison With Field Operations Managing Domestic Commercial Air Linehaul; Loadplans; Operations Research; Air Network Planning; Commercial Air Lift Planning; Ground Network Planning; Operations Technologies, Systems & Solutions; Operations Management Training, Methods & Standards; Corp/ Regional Product Launches (PTO, FCF); Business Continuity/ Crisis Management Leadership; Regional Program & Project Management; Hub P&E; Hub Sort System Design & Standards; Hours Tracking Design; Global IOP&P Support; Engineering Training Planning & Development; Vehicle & GSE Procurement Support; Vehicles & GSE Standards/ P&P; Vehicles & GSE Maintenance; Vehicles & GSE Contract Management; Vehicles & GSE Business Planning; Vehicles & GSE Business Cases; Facilities Business Cases; Facility Lease Negotiation & Contract Management; Airport Relationship Management; Properties Project Management; Hardware & Portfolio Optimization (Facilities & Fleet); Hub & Major Facility Maintenance; Capital Planning & Reporting; Multi Function Facility Planning & Engineering; Retail Property Management; PUD/ Station P&E; Ramp P&E; Clearance/ Gateway P&E; In-country Ground Movement P&E; GSP P&E; Local Facility P&E; PMO P&E; In-country Clearance Planning Support; Air, Ground Network & Commercial Airlift Implementation Support; Contingency Planning; Road Network Implementation Support; Resource (FTE) Planning/ Demand Planning; Local Compliance Management; Hours Tracking Delivery; Warehouse Optimization; Clearance Systems & Solutions; Clearance P&E; Central Data Entry Ops; BPO; Clearance Technology & Systems; Customer Clearance Compliance & Brokerage Solutions; Customer Solutions; Fleet Planning & Maint.;Linehaul Project Engineering;Linehaul Systems & Process Engineering;Network Engineering;Strategic Network Planning;Tactical Network P&E; Hub Engineering;Maintenance Engineering Support;Operations Technology Development;Sort Technology Engineering; Business Development & Solution Design; Pricing & Costs; Solution Implementation Plan; QMS Management; Regulatory Compliance
The Manager Planning & Engineering – Sub‑Saharan Africa (SSA) is responsible for leading Planning & Engineering activities across the region, including facility planning & management and operational field engineering (stations and gateways).
This role provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and project leadership to support operational performance, infrastructure development, and business growth. The position partners closely with internal and external stakeholders and supports network initiatives led by central or regional teams, ensuring alignment with SSA operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Engineering
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Lead SSA Planning & Engineering activities across:
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Stations, hubs, and gateway engineering
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Facility layout, capacity planning, and process optimization
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Sort systems, vehicles, and ground support equipment planning
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Provide engineering expertise to support operational improvements and business growth
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Contribute to contingency planning and operational readiness programs
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Support regional/global network design and implementation initiatives, ensuring local feasibility and execution alignment
Properties & Facilities Management
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Manage the SSA properties portfolio including:
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Lease management, acquisitions, and disposals
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Facility expansions, refurbishments, and space optimization
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Maintenance strategies and vendor coordination
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Ensure facilities comply with FedEx standards, regulatory, safety, and legal requirements
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Support capital planning and execution of facilities-related investments
Strategy & Planning
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Develop and implement SSA engineering and infrastructure strategies aligned with business priorities
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Lead business case development, feasibility analysis, and investment planning
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Identify opportunities to improve service, reduce cost, and enhance operational resilience
Project Management
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Oversee engineering and facilities projects from initiation through execution and delivery
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Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with expected business outcomes
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Apply structured project governance and reporting
People Management
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Lead, coach, and develop a team of professionals and/or subject matter experts
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Drive performance management, capability development, and employee engagement
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Ensure alignment of team objectives with regional and corporate priorities
Stakeholder Engagement
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Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including operations, finance, sales and regional leadership
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Interface with external parties such as vendors, landlords, and consultants
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Represent FedEx in discussions related to engineering and facilities where required
Financial & Compliance Management
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Manage departmental budgets and optimize resource allocation
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Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
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Identify risks and implement mitigation plans
Minimum Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related discipline Inclination toward industrial/ mechanical engineering and/ or IT
Experience
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Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in Planning & Engineering, operations engineering, or facilities management
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Experience managing projects and multi‑country or regional operations preferred
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Experience in logistics, aviation, or express transportation is an advantage
Skills
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Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
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Leadership and people management skills
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Influencing and stakeholder management
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Strategic thinking and decision‑making
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Planning and organizational skills
Language
Additional Information
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Geographic scope: Sub‑Saharan Africa
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Role includes management of vendors and external partners
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May involve travel across SSA
Analytical Skills;Influencing & Persuasion Skills;Judgement & Decision Making Skills;Leadership Skills;Planning & Organizing Skills
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