Key Responsibilities
• Assess current labor planning and workforce management processes.
• Design labor forecasting models based on:
o Historical volumes
o Demand patterns
o Seasonality
o Customer service requirements
o Operational constraints
• Develop dynamic labor planning methodologies for:
o Distribution Centers (DCs)
o Warehousing operations
o Transportation operations
o Shared service organizations
• Define labor standards and productivity baselines.
• Establish workforce capacity planning processes.
• Support labor budgeting and staffing recommendations.
• Create demand-to-capacity planning frameworks.
• Develop labor planning governance and operating models.
• Partner with operations leaders to validate forecasting assumptions and productivity targets.
Required Skills & Experience
• Experience with labor management solutions such as:
o Blue Yonder Labor Management
o Manhattan Labor Management
• Strong understanding of:
o Labor standards
o Engineered labor standards
o Workforce optimization
o Demand forecasting
• Experience in logistics, distribution, warehouse, or retail operations.
• Strong analytical and process design skills.
• Executive stakeholder management experience.