WFM - Scheduler

Position Purpose:

Scheduler is responsible for creating call volume forecasts, calculating staffing requirements, and organizing schedules for contact center operations. The Lead - Scheduler works directly with the operations team and the client to ensure that staffing levels are consistent on a real time basis and meet with business needs.

Job Requirements:

• Work directly with the client and site operations team to build staffing strategies that take into account all possible variables that may affect staffing and call volume projections
• Monitor and analyze call patterns, intra- and inter-day activity and make adjustments as needed in real time to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency
• Create scheduling matrices that ensure achievement of service level, schedule adherence and other financially impacting goals, using projections and/or historical information
• Create proper contingency plans to ensure that staffing remains as constant as possible in the event of an emergency
• Prepare and disseminate timely and accurate reports to operations management and clients
• Proactively monitor associate calling behaviors, efficiency, and availability and report deficiencies to operations team in real-time
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of college preferred
• A minimum of three years workforce forecasting and scheduling experience in a call center environment
• Two years’ experience working with call center reporting and metrics required
• One year prior experience working with workforce management technologies ideally either Verint, IEX, Aspect, etc
• One year prior experience with Avaya or other ACD phone system required
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply those real-time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Word & Excel and other relevant software
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Dependability regarding completion of assignments and attendance