Demand & Workforce Planning Manager I

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely.  We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents.  Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

The workforce-planning professional monitors a station/sub-region workforce strategy and ensures employee staffing levels with the right skills at the right time are aligned for short- and mid-term needs. The workforce planners job description touches all phases of workforce management within the organization, from forecasting to recruiting to training. In addition to tactical tasks such as job fulfillment, workforce planners provide tactical and strategic advice to company decision-makers.

Assist the regions in translating strategic budgets into tactical and operational rostering and scheduling:

• Ensure accurate schedules are maintained and SLAs of the airline customers are met through effective and efficient planning of staff and equipment resources following company guidelines and Law and legislation of the relevant country.
• Ensure that resource requirements are efficient and economical to optimize productivity.
• Ensure roster quality to adequately meet forecasted workload demand
• Support strategic decisions by providing meaningful and accurate data analysis about demand and workforce needs

Assist in contributing to operational profitability through proper efficient planning of resources:

• Work with individual GMs to embed new process
• Determination and implementation of effective engagement standards
• Roll out and embed new rosters as needed or requested on basis of Workload Profiles

Supporting Operational compliance and Financial reporting processes:

• Review and monitor Plans vs Actual while tracking, managing and reporting out KPIs’
• Amend and change reporting routines at local stations
• Advise changes to local and or regional organizations
• Ensure that adequately trained staff are scheduled in order to satisfy the requirements of the various airlines while meeting Safety and Security standards
• Coordinate with Finance leadership on forecasted headcount changes
• Budget and reforecasting activities
• Analyze, advise and deliver data for annual budgets and seasonal forecast processes

• Bachelors degree with 0-2 years of experience OR 4-6 years experience in budgeting, business analysis, planning and rostering
• Knowledge of change management and influential factors
• Knowledge of CBA, Labor Laws & regulations
• Knowledge of RMS solutions (like Inform, SP Expert, SITA or other) is an asset, but not mandatory 

• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills
• Personable and professional demeanor
• Ability multi-task and work independently as well as in different (local) teams
• Must be able to work under high demand and pressure
• Ability to work with tight deadlines

• Remain in a stationary position 50 of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Walk short distances.
• Reach above and/or below shoulder.
• Handle/grasp documents or office equipment.
• Sit and/or stand for short or extended periods of time.
• Lift/carry/move objects, files and documents up to 10 pounds.
• Work in an office environment using standard office equipment.
• Talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Want your pay in advance?  Access up to 50 of earned wages before payday and get paid up to two days early through the Branch app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition?  On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care?   Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life?  Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future?  401k program offered with company match!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us?  Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.