Highly skilled and results-oriented Workforce Management professional with 8+ years of experience specializing in capacity planning for diverse workforces. Successfully managed end-to-end capacity planning processes from long-term strategic projections to real-time adjustments. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, google sheets and WFM software like Genesys, Aspect, etc. and data analysis tools. Expertise in developing and implementing robust capacity models, stakeholder management and communicating complex data into clear business insights.
Managing Capacity Planning for multi programs & multi location distributed workforce of 900
FTEs and growing which meets business targets and optimize efficiency and costs.
Tracking Forecasts accuracy & scheduling efficiency of the program to determine the reasons for
the low performance & generating solutions for better results.
Continually monitor and review plans and make appropriate adjustments in the event of changes
and unforeseen circumstances.
Identifying the changes in business and functional initiatives, which will have direct impact on Planning & Forecasting.
Periodical business reviews with Operations to improve on Capacity Planning/Audits on WFM
deliverables.
Periodical connect with Recruiting team and Training team to show them changes of future
classes based on actual & trends.
Hosting weekly headcount validation call with Ops to match headcount from Production, LOA,
Transition and Training.
Maintaining both short-term and long-term capacity plans to meet the client requirement and
for internal financial budgeting.
Maintaining Seat reservation to ensure adequate seats are available for operations.
Making hiring plans, initiating classes based on number of FTE required.
Analyze FTE movements and determine attrition trends for the project.
Handling capacity Planning on the excel tool and as well as now automated it on the enterprise capacity planning (ECP) tool.
Handling the seat utilization and updating on C-Map (Centralized tool).
Providing help to other team mates to automate capacity planning on ECP tool.
Successfully lead a pilot project with Vodafone New Zealand, a project of around 800 FTEs across New Zealand and India and growing.
Established a healthy, collaborative and supportive environment between various internal
department within Vodafone New Zealand (Client) and Tech Mahindra Limited (Partner) by
supporting them from WFM prospective.
Established a team of successful WFM professionals to support client requirements from
planning, scheduling, real time management and contact center management perspective.
Actively involved in planning and execution of proposed process transitions and business
improvements in pipeline.
Organizing and leading internal reviews with internal and client stakeholders to drive
performance and discuss around new initiatives.
Actively involved in discussions around forecast sign off and impact assessments with clients
around new initiatives, trainings and cross skilling etc.
Preparing schedules and managing team of Real time analysts.
Organizing and leading conversations with various internal departments like Recruitment,
Training, Operations to ensure performance stability at contact center.
Held position of WFM Lead in Global Command Center for IVH Domain between December 2016 and May 2019.
Drove team efficiency by encouraging professional and personal growth initiatives.
Achieved organizational goals by inspiring team members towards collective success.
Cultivated a culture of motivation and accountability within the team.
Enhanced team productivity through targeted professional development initiatives.
Inspired team members to achieve shared goals while fostering accountability.
Created weekly work schedules for Aetna Healthcare Greenville across multiple lines of business.
Monitored operational metrics to ensure compliance with service level agreements.
Administered real-time attendance tracking, schedule adherence, and shrinkage oversight.
Formulated strategies to address discrepancies between actual performance and planning.
Produced daily RTA sheets, MTD shrinkage files, and various performance reports.
Engaged in ongoing client communication regarding ID management and reporting needs.
Achieved recognition as best performer of the quarter and Start Awards in Sr. Tech Support role for Virgin Media UK.
Led team to enhance NPS metrics during supervisor absence.
Provided technical support over 2.5 years, ensuring optimal service delivery.
Transitioned to Sr. Advisor role for United Airlines, supporting operations for one year until process ramp-down.
Served as advisor for Platinum Airtel process from March 2011 to April 2013.
Achieved recognition through various awards, including Best Performer of Quarter and Year.
Received Shabaash and Star awards for outstanding performance in role.
Contributed to success at Concentrix Daksh and IBM Daksh during tenure.
Knowledge of Genesis, Aspect EWFM, CMS Avaya and Cisco
Worked with various types of SL and interval contracts
Strong numerical and logical ability
Ability to work under pressure, meeting deadlines, doing adhoc works, learning and applying new information quickly and working under minimum supervision
Fundamentals of BPO
Real Time Management.
Scheduling Basics & Advanced
Forecasting Basics & Advanced
Capacity Planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong in multitasking/time management.
Detail orientated, excellent analytical ability and sound judgment, ability to work independently
with minimal supervision as well as a good team player.