About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Workforce Planning Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is instrumental in aligning our workforce with the company's business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of workforce planning principles, forecasting, data analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Your Impact

• Manage the Scheduling department to optimize service levels and occupancy.

• Develop and oversee budget and workforce plans for multiple departments to support business strategies and goals.

• Conduct workforce analysis, including forecasting labor demand, supply, and gaps.

• Leverage sales, marketing, and historical data to enhance forecast precision and predictability.

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to identify talent needs and plan for call routing impacts.

• Generate comprehensive performance reports comparing forecasted to actual results.

• Analyze data and trends to identify potential workforce risks and opportunities.

• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in workforce planning and forecasting.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

• Minimum of 4-7 years of directly related experience in workforce planning and forecasting volume in a call center environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data

• Proficiency in workforce management and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Verint, eWFM, Five9, AWS, or similar workforce planning software)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Company Overview

Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. - The environment at Canon ITS is energetic and diverse. Our team is comprised of a wide variety of people in positions that help our employees grow and develop their careers.

Statement of Policy on Equal Employment Opportunity

Canon is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our commitment is to assure full opportunity for all employees in order that they may achieve their highest potential and to assure progressive employment practices that conform to the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunities. Canon’s policy is to:

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Canon ITS is a tobacco-free work environment.

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Location US-VA-Chesapeake

Company Canon Info Technology Services

Requisition ID 32099 Category Strategy/Planning Position Type Full-Time