Planner, Workforce Management

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! 

Our Core Values: 

Relentlessly Pursue Excellence

Empower People & Partners 

Make a Difference

No Boundaries

Embrace Possibilities

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

When smart, creative and passionate people get together, the results are astounding and the opportunities limitless.

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