Executive Assistant

Job Specific Summary

• FedEx is on a mission to make supply chains smarter for everyone. As part of this transformation, the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) leads enterprise-wide technology and digital strategy, driving innovation across FedEx's global network.
• The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide direct, high-level administrative support to the CDIO, serving as a trusted partner in managing priorities, communications, and day-to-day operations. This position works in close collaboration with a partner Executive Assistant in the CDIO's office to ensure seamless coordination and support across all executive activities. The role requires exceptional professionalism, judgment, and organizational capability to support a fast-paced global executive office. The successful candidate will anticipate needs, maintain strict confidentiality, and enable the CDIO's effectiveness through proactive coordination and precision execution.

Job Specific Description / Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the CDIO's complex calendar, anticipating conflicts and ensuring alignment across global time zones and business priorities.
• Serve as a liaison between the CDIO, senior leadership, and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Arrange and manage domestic and international travel logistics and itineraries aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain awareness of ongoing projects and initiatives to anticipate needs and provide proactive support.
• Draft and manage correspondence, reports, and communications requiring discretion and judgment.
• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff and other executive assistants across the organization to ensure alignment and continuity.
• Support planning and execution of executive-level meetings and events.
• Coordinate and prepare executive briefings, presentations, and materials for key meetings, reviews, and board-level discussions.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information

Job Description

• To perform office and administrative duties for the Executive Vice President which by nature of the superior's position involves high-level contacts and exposure to sensitive information necessitating considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment.

Essential Functions

• Performs diverse administrative functions for the executive vice president which, by nature of the superior's position, involves high-level contacts and exposure to sensitive information necessitating considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgement.
• Proactively manages and prioritizes scheduling requests, including large scale meetings and travel.
• Utilizes critical problem solving and good judgment in the process of providing professional support to an officer of the company

Minimum Education

• High school diploma/GED.
• CAP (Certified Administrative Professional) or one (1) year of related college courses strongly preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Significant amount (6 years minimum) of related business experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Acumen for organization, filing, communication and suspense follow ups.
• Ability to filter information to identify action items.
• Ability to prepare, proofread and manage edits for communications and documents Discretion and Confidentiality
• Ability to handle and sometimes distribute sensitive and complex information with professionalism and the utmost discretion.
• Ability to work across departments and engage with leadership in an efficient and professional manner
• Ability to develop internal and external relationships that lead to gaining trust. Excellent human relations and communications skills for interface with all levels of management.
• Ability to compose correspondence for superior's signature.
• Ability to collect and manage large amounts of information
• Demonstrated Microsoft Office proficiency, good spelling, punctuation and basic grammar skills.
• Strong PowerPoint skills, Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Teams.
• Strong project management skills preferred.

Preferred Skills / Abilities For This Role

• Experience supporting C-suite executives in large, complex, or global organizations.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to anticipate and prioritize effectively.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including comfort interacting with senior executives and external partners.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and adapt quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the CDIO with excellence and professionalism at all times.
• Experience in a business environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in typing, writing, spelling, punctuation, and basic grammar skills.
• Experience and skill in use of business office technology, Microsoft Office software.

Domicile Information
This position is domiciled in Memphis.

Application Criteria
Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word of PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by 5:00 PM CST on Monday, November 3, 2025

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Our vision is to be the earth's most engaged advocates of connected commerce where open borders, new markets and fair, sustainable practices are the norm for the billions of personal supply chains being managed every day in our always on, mobile-first world. We stand for ease, access and opportunity. We lead purposeful innovation, champion entrepreneurs, advocate free trade and empower humans and their place in the era of autonomy and AI. We fight for our customers, a more sustainable planet and an ethical playing field.

FedEx inspires its more than 530,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

FedEx has been recognized on many different lists both for business success and for being a great employer:

• FORTUNE Magazine: No. 18 among "World's Most Admired Companies" (2023)
• Newsweek Magazine: One of "America's Most Responsible Companies" (2023)
• Forbes Magazine: One of "Americas Best Large Employers" (2023)
• Newsweek Magazine: One of "America's Greatest Work Places for Diversity" (2023)
• FORTUNE Magazine: One of the "Blue Ribbon Companies" that appears on 4+ Fortune Annual Award Rankings (2023)
• FreightWaves: #1 Among the "Top 500 For-Hire Carriers" (2023)
• FreightWaves: Freight-Tech 25 Award, honoring innovation and disruption within the freight industry (2023)

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