Planning Specialist

Job Requisition Number	8921
Work Type	Permanent
Job Function	Customer Services
Salary Range	£35,833.00
Base	Linea

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Nic.Johnson@dwrcymru.com

What you will be responsible for

• Produce forecasts and resource plans for specific business areas to assist in the delivery of departmental targets covering short-, medium- and long-term outlooks
• To develop when required and effectively utilise bespoke planning and forecasting models to ensure that departments can achieve their KPIs in the most cost-effective manner
• To maintain and operate our WFM/WFO systems for forecasting and scheduling purposes
• Investigation of various Contact Centre metrics and trends to continuously improve the plans and forecasts to achieve great service for our customers
• Working collaboratively with the wider Planning & Performance team to support the development of a pan-Retail, multi-channel plan.
• When required, support in-day delivery of service levels through Real Time Analysis to ensure employee schedule adherence and management and tracking of off-line exceptions
• You will embrace a forward thinking culture and continue to challenge and improve current methods to ensure that best practice is embedded throughout the team.

About you

• Good experience of Resource Planning and Demand Modelling
• Good experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders in an organisation to help deliver effective plans
• Good experience of operating and maintaining Telephony & WFM/WFO systems
• Ability to develop forecast models for a multi-channel contact centre environment.
• Good knowledge of Excel is essential
• Knowledge of advanced modelling tools such as CACI Forecaster or IBM Modeller (or similar) - Desirable, not essential
• Proven track record of delivering effective resource planning
• Ability to communicate insights and meaning to all levels of seniority in a way which delivers the message clearly and succinctly.
• Ability to identify and highlight potential future issues that could impact the business and propose mitigation to avoid them.

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