Workforce Management Forecaster at Rockwell Automation

Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forecasting, Planning, Analytical Skills, WFM Tools, Data Analysis, Communication Skills, Excel, Statistical Mindset, Activity-Based Modeling, Capacity Planning, Resource Allocation, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Performance Reviews, Variance Analysis, Customer Experience

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description This is an exciting, newly created opportunity to join our dynamic Customer Care organization as a Capacity Forecaster. In this role, you'll have the unique chance to shape and define your own path—building forecasting and planning strategies. As a key contributor to our workforce planning efforts, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring we deliver exceptional customer experiences while optimizing resource allocation. If you're someone who thrives in a growing organization and enjoys creating structure, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your career The capacity forecaster is responsible for developing capacity plans, long-term forecasts and short-term forecasts for a global, multi-channel Customer Care team. This role involves analyzing historical data, business trends, and workload patterns to develop accurate forecasts and capacity plans, ensuring the right balance of resources to meet business demands. The planner uses activity-based modeling to project staffing requirements and proactively identify resource gaps or surpluses. This role helps avoid overstaffing or understaffing while supporting an exceptional customer experience. The capacity planner / forecaster collaborates with across the organization to align workforce strategies with business objectives while proactively identifying risks and opportunities to improve. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in WFM tools and methodologies, and the ability to adapt to dynamic business needs are key. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain contact volume and handle time forecasts (long and short term). Use activity-based modeling and WFM systems to develop capacity plans. Analyze historical trends and account for seasonality/events. Measure and present forecasting accuracy and variance analysis. Collaborate with business stakeholders to align on planning assumptions. Support System for Management activities including establishing cadence for Daily/Weekly/Monthly performance reviews Be a Subject Matter Expert related to data needs to support performance reviews and collaborate regularly with the data analytics team for development and evolvement of analytics The Essentials - You Will Have: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field You can work within the United States without sponsorship. Rockwell will not sponsor for this role now OR in the future. The Preferred -- You may also have: 3+ years in forecasting or planning roles. Advanced Excel and forecasting software experience. Verint experience would be a distinct advantage. Strong statistical and analytical mindset. Proven analytical and communication skills. Organized approach to work to be able to navigate maintaining a structure when there are many priorities What We Offer: Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision Paid Time off Parental and Caregiver Leave Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life. To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com. This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor. This is a summary of the position's responsibilities and does not reflect the entire scope of work expectations. At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. #LI-HYBRID #LI-LH2 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247. Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Responsibilities

The capacity forecaster is responsible for developing capacity plans and forecasts for a global Customer Care team. This role involves analyzing historical data and business trends to ensure optimal resource allocation and exceptional customer experiences.