Workforce Planner

Black Box Corp

PLANO, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Centralized Operations/Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Analysis, Establish Priorities, Forecasting, Needs Assessment, On Site Support, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Problem Solving Skills, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Risk Analysis, Sales, Salesforce.com, Service Level Agreement (SLA), ServiceNow, Staff Requirements, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
PLANO, TX
POSTED
8 days ago

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Planning & Forecasting

  • Develop and maintain short- and long-term workforce plans across multiple accounts

  • Forecast headcount requirements based on:

  • Historical demand trends

  • Current workload (break-fix tickets, work orders)

  • Pipeline opportunities and anticipated business growth

  • Monitor capacity vs. demand and recommend staffing adjustments

Multi-Account Resource Management

  • Coordinate workforce allocation across multiple client accounts
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet SLA and operational targets
  • Prioritize and shift resources dynamically based on workload fluctuations

Operational Workload Management

  • Analyze and manage staffing needs across:

  • Break-fix ticket volumes

  • Work orders and scheduled work

  • Reactive vs. planned service demands

  • Identify trends, risks, and gaps in coverage

Project & Program Support

  • Partner with Project Managers to:

  • Plan staffing for large-scale or complex initiatives

  • Ensure workforce readiness and ramp-up timing

  • Support project execution with appropriate resource allocation

  • Track project-based resource utilization and performance

Demand Intake & Opportunity Planning

  • Incorporate demand signals from multiple sources, including:

  • Salesforce pipeline and upcoming sales opportunities

  • Local market intelligence (business relationships, email requests, informal channels)

  • Translate pipeline data into actionable workforce plans

  • Collaborate with Sales and Account teams on upcoming deals and staffing implications

Qualifications

Required

  • 1-2+ years of experience in workforce planning, operations planning, or resource management
  • Experience managing staffing across multiple accounts or business units
  • Strong analytical and forecasting skills
  • Proficiency in Excel (modeling, forecasting, data analysis)
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

  • Experience working with:

  • Ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow or similar)

  • CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

  • Background in operations, field services, or technical service environments

  • Experience supporting project-based staffing models

Key Competencies

  • Strategic planning and foresight
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem solving and adaptability
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management

Success Measures

  • Accurate workforce forecasts (short- and long-term)
  • SLA adherence and operational performance
  • Effective staffing of projects and accounts
  • Minimal capacity gaps or overstaffing
  • Proactive identification of staffing risks and opportunities

Summary

This role serves as a central connector between operations, sales, and project delivery, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time-while anticipating what's coming next.

About the Company

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Black Box Corp