WFM Short-Term Forecaster

1 week ago

Bangalore KA IN Gainwell Technologies Full time ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Workforce Management - Forecasting

Workforce Management (Forecasting) Date –

Location – Remote India

Timing - Shift Timings - US Time (9 hours shift between 7AM-7PM EST)

Req ID

A WFM (Workforce Management) short-term forecasting role is primarily responsible for predicting near- future staffing needs by analyzing historical data and current trends, allowing a company to accurately schedule employees to meet anticipated stakeholder demand within a short time frame, usually focusing on daily or weekly timeframes; key responsibilities include monitoring call volume, average handle time, and other relevant metrics to generate accurate short-term forecasts, identifying potential fluctuations in demand, and adjusting staffing levels accordingly to optimize service levels while managing labor costs.

Skills and qualifications for a WFM short-term forecasting role:

  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis techniques
  • Experience with workforce management software and forecasting tools
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively communicate forecasts to stakeholders
  • Understanding of contact center operations and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions
Role & Responsibilities Data analysis:

Regularly reviewing historical call volume data, stakeholder behavior patterns, and other relevant metrics to identify trends and patterns for accurate forecasting.

Forecasting model creation:

Utilizing WFM software to build and maintain short-term forecasting models, adjusting parameters based on current trends and seasonal fluctuations.

Intraday adjustments:

Monitoring real-time call volume and service levels, making necessary adjustments to staffing schedules as

needed throughout the day.

Communication and collaboration:

Communicating forecast updates to operational teams, including supervisors and agents, to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained.

Performance reporting:

Generating reports on forecasting accuracy, identifying areas for improvement, and proposing adjustments

to forecasting methodologies.

Capacity planning:

Assessing potential impacts of events like promotions or holidays on staffing requirements and adjusting forecasts accordingl

Trend analysis:

Identifying emerging trends in stakeholder demand and incorporating them into short-term forecasts.

Experience LevelMid Level

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