Workforce Management Planner (Remote, India Based)

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Since 1994, Arise Virtual Solutions Inc. has created a disruptive technology platform that connects the world’s biggest brands with the largest network of gig-economy Service Partners in the BPO industry. Owned by Warburg Pincus, one of the world’s largest Private Equity Firms, Arise is the work-from-home pioneer and now the CX Transformation trailblazer. We are changing the way the world WORKS… with every major brand that we support. Come be a part of the revolution as a regular-full-time employee of Arise Virtual Solutions!
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At Arise, we are looking for a dynamic WFM Planner that is accountable for mapping client demand, internal capacity assumptions and updating supply periodically for clients. This role is critical in providing Capacity outlook for rolling 6 months period to ensure we are proactively planning to meet client requirements.
Responsibilities
? Use Client/Internal forecast to calculate FTE/Hour’s requirement using techniques such as straight line & Erlang-C depending on client model. (Line Attainment vs Service Level)
? Ability to lead capacity planning discussions & provide recommendations to internal & external stake holders (remotely / in person meetings as needed).
? Create & maintain Planning file to account for growth, seasonal variations, special events affecting volumes, and cyclical patterns in partnership with internal / external customers.
? Ensure balance between workforce service levels & labor cost to achieve operational efficiency goals using Capacity planning file maintained + reviewed every week.
? Analyze trends periodically at the client & lob level – Actuals vs forecasted assumptions (transactions, AHT, Attrition, Fill Rates, Cert Rates, Hours per CSP, No posts, Shrinkage etc)
? Evaluate medium to long term capacity planning models to ensure that future demand can be met by client and line of business.
? Support the leadership team in achieving service level objectives tied to multi-client and multi-channel workloads.
? Participates in long term strategic planning and the formulation of goals. Manages projects, and programs in support of those goals.
? Does what if planning scenario’s, shares analysis, provides recommendations and makes formal presentations to communicate performance at management and executive levels
? Organizes and develops workforce management manuals & documentations as needed
Reports to:
? WFM Portfolio Manager
Qualifications & Requisites:
? At least 5 years call center Workforce Management experience, preferably multi-site or multi-client/brand in the capacity of WFM planner, Scheduler or Forecaster.
? Expertise in various applications, such as MS Excel, PowerPoint (Knowledge in using Anaplan or industry best in class WFM capacity planning platform will be an added advantage).
? Hands-on experience and familiarity with workforce management and ACD systems, (i.e. Avaya, TCS, IEX, Verint, Teleopti etc)
? Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
? Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
? Experience working in a dynamic environment with proven abilities to make real-time decisions based on ever changing needs.
? Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously & work under stringent deadlines.
? Process minded; continually focused on ways to improve workforce management processes, systems, and people skillsets.
? Strong commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience, with a high level of dedication, enthusiasm, accountability, and self-motivation.
? Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts? as necessary? after hours & weekends if required.
Success Measures
? Achievement of WFM capacity planning goals laid out.
? Achievement of WFM KPI’s as per scorecard defined.
? Customer satisfaction for internal and external customers
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