Forecasting Analyst
Forecasting Analyst
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Job Description
Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the worlds most admired brands Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative highquality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. Were looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS) the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity it is an essential part of this worldchanging company delivering on Toyotas vision to move people beyond whats possible. At TFS you will help create bestinclass customer experience in an innovative collaborative environment.To save time applying Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employmentbased visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who were looking for
ToyotasSupplier and Workforce Management Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivatedWorkforce Forecast Management Analyst.
The primary responsibility of this role is to create staffing forecasts in a highvolume contact center environment by analyzing historical data business trends and operational drivers.
Reporting to the Workforce Management Supervisor the person in this role will support the Supplier and Workforce Management departments objective to ensure the organization is optimally staffed to meet service level commitments.
What youll be doing
- Provide analysis and recommendations to improve staffing levels and efficiency while advising the leadership of observed trends.
- Maintain staffing and headcount records develop hiring plans for long and shortrange planning efforts across all workload streams (e.g. Inbound/Outbound/Chat/Email/BackOffice).
- Track operational scorecard metrics as needed for productivity analysis and resource forecasting.
- Create custom reporting that aggregates input from multiple sources into intuitive output for productivity analysis and resource forecasting.
- Maintain and analyze records of actual workload volumes compared to forecast. Understand reasons for variance and recommend changes to enhance forecast accuracy and effectiveness.
- Deliver clear impactful findings and recommendations tailored to stakeholders at all levels including Senior and Executive Leadership to inform decisionmaking and drive alignment.
- Collaborate crossfunctionally with key stakeholders across the organization to align on weekly and monthly staffing forecasts share insights communicate business impacts and drive staffing strategies that support business objectives.
- Maintain a strong understanding of departmental workflows and operational drivers time off and absence records and other nonproductive time (shrinkage) to produce accurate contextinformed forecasts.
- Conduct indepth historical trend analysis seasonality reviews and performance assessments to generate accurate datadriven forecasts.
What you bring
- Experience in workforce management forecasting and/or advanced analytical role within a large volume enterpriselevel call center environment or captive finance and/or insurance provider
- Experience in advanced trend analysis and ability to interpret data to provide recommendations to drive key business decisions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions with diverse backgrounds and a track record of influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Ability to coordinate/facilitate/lead discussions solicit feedback ask probing questions around expected business drivers/impacts and proactively plan for risks and business changes
- Expertlevel proficiency in Microsoft Excel including use of advanced formulas and data analysis principles; advanced proficiency in PowerPoint with the ability to create clear executiveready presentations
Added bonus if you have
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- Handson experience with Business Intelligence databases (i.e. SQL SAS Informix Cognos Alteryx Tableau PowerBI) and pulling data from multiple sources
- Experience converting workload forecasts to business staffing requirements incorporating variables such as seasonality staff shrinkage hiring multisite variances and changes in business structures or efficiencies
- Experience with Workforce Database tools (i.e. TotalView/IEX Verint Aspect Calabrio).
- Experience with Automatic Call Distributor/Interactive Voice Response call routing and Avaya/Genesys/NICE CXOne Call Dashboards phone reporting
- Comprehensive understanding of current industry Workforce Management processes and best practices related to all aspects of Workforce Management deliverables
What Well Bring
During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industryleading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career as well as tuition reimbursement
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Referral services related to prenatal services adoption childcare schools and more
- Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA)
- Relocation assistance (if applicable) include only TFS and TMBNC
What you should know
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do for our positions are considered without regard to race ethnicity national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability religion military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
To save time applying Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employmentbased visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.(sometimes this is at the top of the posting as well to call attention to it after Who we are TFS)
We value our talented employees and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success.
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10 different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members efforts to dream do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race ethnicity national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability religion military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Employment Type
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