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[Remote] Forecast Planning Analyst

Remote · Ethiopia Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Healthfirst is a healthcare organization seeking a Workforce Enablement Forecast Planning Analyst. This role is responsible for executing forecasting and capacity planning activities in a multichannel contact center environment, ensuring forecasts are accurate and aligned with business needs while supporting operational readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and manage multichannel forecasts (e.g., calls, chat, digital, outreach) using established models and tools (e.g., Verint)
  • Translate forecasts into capacity plans, including staffing requirements and shrinkage assumptions
  • Prepare and validate data inputs used in forecasting and capacity planning to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Maintain and update forecasting models based on historical trends, seasonality, and business inputs
  • Track and analyze forecast performance (actuals vs. forecast), identify variances, and escalate risks or discrepancies
  • Support ongoing capacity planning by adjusting forecasts and staffing plans based on volume changes, operational shifts, and business needs
  • Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions impacting forecasts and plans
  • Produce and distribute regular reporting on forecasts, staffing plans, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Support ad hoc forecasting and scenario analysis (e.g., outreach campaigns, volume fluctuations, BPO changes)
  • Follow and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and accuracy in forecasting and planning processes
  • Maintain visibility into assigned deliverables, timelines, and workload to ensure timely completion of tasks
  • Escalate data issues, risks, or performance gaps to Leadership and support resolution efforts
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and support enhancements to forecasting tools, models, and workflows
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • Working experience in forecasting, workforce management (WFM), capacity planning, or data analytics
  • Working experience supporting forecasting or planning processes in a contact center or operations environment
  • Working knowledge of core forecasting concepts including trend analysis, seasonality, and variance analysis
  • Experience working with data, including validation, analysis, and interpretation
  • Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation)
  • Familiarity with workforce management concepts such as shrinkage, staffing models, and service level planning
  • Working experience tracking and reporting on performance metrics and KPIs
  • Proven experience with multichannel contact center environments and/or BPO/vendor operations
  • Experience using workforce management or forecasting tools (e.g., Verint cloud or similar platforms)
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with or maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data, identify trends, and discover key insights

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Life insurance
  • 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Company Overview

  • Healthfirst is a health insurer providing medical, business, and health insurance services. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://healthfirst.org.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Healthfirst has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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