Engineer / Senior Engineer - Demand & Capacity Planning Management

Role summary

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This role focuses on demand and capacity planning across FedEx operations in Australia. Requirements typically include a degree in engineering, business, supply chain, analytics, or a related field; experience with forecasting, capacity modelling, data analysis, and operational planning; and strong skills in Excel, reporting tools, and possibly SQL or statistical software. The Senior Engineer level is expected to lead analytical projects, develop reliable forecasts, identify network capacity risks, and recommend practical improvements. Candidates should communicate clearly with operational and commercial teams, manage competing priorities, work accurately with large data sets, and demonstrate sound problem-solving and stakeholder-management abilities. Experience in logistics, transportation, aviation, or a large multinational organisation would be advantageous.

About the employer

Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global transportation, logistics, and express delivery company serving customers across more than 200 countries and territories. Its services include time-definite international and domestic express delivery, freight transportation, customs support, supply-chain solutions, and technology-enabled shipment management. In the AMEA region, FedEx connects businesses and consumers across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa through an extensive air and ground network. The company employs people in operations, engineering, customer service, technology, sales, finance, and planning. Demand and capacity planning roles help FedEx match expected shipment volumes with available aircraft, vehicles, facilities, labour, and other resources. The organisation generally values safety, service quality, operational reliability, teamwork, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in logistics, engineering, data analytics, transport, technology, healthcare, construction, and professional services, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Workplace culture is generally practical, collaborative, relatively informal, and attentive to safety and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from major-city dining and cultural events to beaches, national parks, and outdoor activities. Housing and transport costs can be high in Sydney and Melbourne, while other cities may offer lower living costs. Employment options depend on qualifications, experience, and work rights. Common visa pathways include employer-sponsored skilled visas, skilled migration programs, and temporary graduate or working-holiday visas where eligible. Applicants should check current requirements with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. Relocating usually requires planning for accommodation, tax, healthcare, banking, and transportation, with private health cover often useful for newcomers.