FedEx chose Memphis more than 50 years ago. It started as entrepreneur Fred Smith’s dream to transform package delivery. That dream became reality on the company’s first night of operations, when 14 planes delivered 186 packages to 25 U.S. cities.
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Memphis at Work: FedEx
Today, more than 500,000 team members connect people, businesses, and communities in over 220 countries and territories, moving more than 17 million packages a day and providing data insights that make supply chains smarter for everyone.
Everything FedEx does supports its People-Service-Profit philosophy, which recognizes team members as being central to the company’s success. Next-level effort, innovation, and loyalty fuel team members as they roll up their sleeves to serve customers and communities every day.
FedEx offers resources to promote team member growth and advancement:
- Strong total compensation: Competitive pay with exceptional day-one benefits, tuition reimbursement, and retirement support
- Collaborative approach: Quality Driven Management empowers all team members to innovate and act
- Outstanding experiences: Guided by the Purple Promise to make every FedEx interaction outstanding
“My 13-plus years with FedEx have been filled with wonderful opportunities,” said Tim Miller, a FedEx communications manager and the spouse of Christine Miller, director of brand strategy at American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC), the fundraising and awareness organization that supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“FedEx gave me the chance to focus on a variety of disciplines within communications and marketing without having to leave the company. I went from an individual contributor to manager and gained valuable experiences—and friends—along the way.”
FedEx
- Year Founded: 1971
- Number of Employees: 500,000+
- Industry Sector: Transportation, Logistics, E-Commerce Services
“FedEx gave me the chance to focus on a variety of disciplines within communications and marketing without having to leave the company.” – Tim Miller, Communications Manager
For team members, culture is a daily individual choice that’s grounded in the collective values below. It’s how FedEx shows up in the world.
- Take care of each other: Prioritizing safety, providing equal opportunity for all, and creating work environments where team members feel valued
- Commit to do good: Doing the right thing, supporting communities, and striving for sustainability
- Own outstanding: Prioritizing service and focusing on the customer experience
- Drive business results: Aligning individual and corporate goals to meet strategic objectives
- Create what’s next: Innovating and staying ahead
With a shared culture, FedEx team members understand they are an integral and valued part of something bigger.
In addition to being a global leader in logistics and e-commerce, FedEx is a proud Memphis company. As your family settles into the area, we invite you to join us in creating the future of business and supply chains.