Workforce Planning Analyst

Johnson Controls; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Manchester seeks a Forecasting and Planning Analyst to enhance efficiency through effective staff scheduling and forecast management. Candidates should have over 2 years in operations, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in WFM tools. This role emphasizes teamwork and analytical problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Comprehensive Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Career Development

Free Onsite Parking

Dress Down Fridays

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in operations (contact centre, back office, or field) or 12+ months in external resource planning.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in regression/propensity modelling across multichannel environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by designing and managing staff schedules.
• Conduct ongoing short-, mid-, and long-term forecasting reviews.
• Optimise offline activities and manage daily/weekly resource plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

WFM tools (NICE, Verint, Alvaria, EG Solutions)

Telephony systems (NICE, AWS, Avaya)

Excel

Job description

Forecasting and Planning Analyst (Subscriber)

🎁 What we offer

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 10 extra days—up to 35 days total leave
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Pension plan (up to 7% employer match)
  • Life assurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Referral scheme
• Exclusive Discounts: High street brands, cycle-to-work scheme, and Johnson Controls product discounts
• Career Development: Extensive growth and advancement opportunities
• Free Onsite Parking: Hassle-free commuting
• Dress Down Fridays: Casual attire to wrap up the week

What you will do

Drive operational excellence by designing and managing staff schedules that maximise efficiency and align with forecasted demand. You'll play a key role in ensuring service delivery across front office, back office, and field operations through proactive planning and real-time performance monitoring.

How you will do it

• Conduct ongoing short-, mid-, and long-term forecasting reviews to ensure accuracy and responsiveness
• Optimise offline activities and manage daily/weekly resource plans with insightful analysis
• Monitor staff adherence and elevate shortfalls with data-driven solutions
• Manage agent skill profiles to meet SLA requirements
• Lead governance meetings and collaborate with stakeholders to align planning with business needs
• Own schedule management, including shift releases, holiday allocation, and scenario modelling
• Maintain and update WFM tools, ensuring data quality and agent setup integrity
• Share responsibility for capacity planning and supply-demand modelling
• Provide commentary and version control on all planning inputs and variances

What we look for

Required

• 2+ years’ experience in operations (contact centre, back office, or field) or 12+ months in external resource planning
• Strong analytical skills with experience in regression/propensity modelling across multichannel environments
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Effective team collaboration and communication skills

Preferred

• Proficiency in WFM tools (NICE, Verint, Alvaria, EG Solutions)
• Familiarity with telephony systems (NICE, AWS, Avaya)
• Advanced Excel capabilities