Forecast Analyst - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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TD DescriptionTell us your story. Dont go unnoticed. Explain why youre a winning candidate. Think "TD" if you crave meaningful work and embrace change like we do. We are a trusted North American leader that cares about people and inspires them to grow and move forward.Stay current and competitive. Carve out a career for yourself. Grow with us.Department OverviewThe Workforce Management (WFM) team is part of the North American Phone Channel Shared Services, providing ongoing support and leadership in the following specialty areas: Sales strategy, Customer and Employee Experience, Governance / Operating Solutions, Enterprise Workforce Management and Business Solutions. It is our high performing teams who create a passion for the customer experience and make North American Phone Channel Shared Services (NAPCSS) a great place to work. NAPCSS supports over a dozen lines of businesses, including all of the businesses in Canadian Personal Banking, Wealth, Direct Investing, TD Insurance, and US Contact Centre; driving superior solutions to enable a better Phone experience, and championing continuous improvement within the Phone network. We are supporters of a caring performance culture and leaders in great community spirit. NAPCSS offers a unique career opportunity to make an impact and build for the future. We seek individuals with a positive attitude who are driven to produce extraordinary results and would like to work in an environment that is fun, high energy, fast-paced, and collaborative.Job DescriptionReporting to the Manager, Forecasting/ Planning, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational KPI targets and efficiency goals are met by providing the business with complete end-to-end Workforce Management (WFM) support. This position is responsible for producing an 18-month rolling forecast of contact center demand, capacity, service outlooks and productivity. The successful candidate will create compelling performance impact analysis, budget plans, and risk mitigation tactics to help support our operational business leaders.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support business decisions through the preparation of accurate KPI forecasts, with specific focus on improving customer experience and maximizing operational efficiencies
• Provide detailed analysis on current & future market environments to help facilitate high-impact decision making process
• Aggregate forecast information into comprehensive, executive level presentation material
• Present analysis in a clear, concise manner with specific recommendations on how to improve Service Level and efficiency
• Leverage statistical methodologies (regression, correlation etc.) to assess the impact of new market data
• Track KPI performance (e.g., service level, call volume, AHT, shrinkage etc.) to highlight performance trends
• Assess short, medium, and long-term impacts of hiring, queue consolidation, attrition, digital automation, off/nearshoring and contingent labor
• Support the maintenance & development of workforce planning tools / processes
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with TDs policies, guidelines, and procedures

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Manager, Forecasting/ Planning
• Finance, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Product & Strategic Initiative partners
• Distribution & Contact Centre leaders across different locations
• Daily working relationships with all level of TDBG

Job RequirementsExceptional analytical skills with high attention to detail

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask
• Ability to articulate reasons for forecast variance and recommend changes to enhance forecast accuracy and effectiveness
• Clear and thorough understanding of short, medium, and long-term forecasting practices
• Ability to quickly learn new technology/software/systems
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Driven to continual improvement of processes and working environment
• Enjoys working in an agile, fast pace and collaborative environment

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A post-secondary degree in business, economics, computers, or other related fields of study
• 3-5 years of experience in workforce management, planning, and analytics
• Experience with database management and/or visualization software such as Tableau, Power BI, SQL is an asset. Good to have PHP, Python, R etc.
• Experience with Genesys Decisions forecasting software is an asset

InclusivenessAt TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Job FamilyGeneralJob Category - PrimaryBusiness Analysis / ReportingJob Category(s)Business Analysis / ReportingHours37.5Business LineCorporateTime TypeFull TimeEmployment TypeRegularCountryCanada**Province/State (Primary)OntarioCity (Primary)TorontoWork LocationTD Centre - South - 79 Wellington Street WestJob Expires28-Sep-2022Quick Apply

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