Strategic Workforce Planner: Forecasting & Optimisation

Bluefin Resources Pty

Sydney

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Bluefin Resources Pty is seeking an experienced Workforce Planner to optimise labour in a high-volume environment in Sydney. The role focuses on demand forecasting, analytics, and labour modelling to ensure the right capacity is in place at the right time.

Key responsibilities include developing forecasts, translating demand into FTE and roster requirements, and delivering workforce insights to senior stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and experience with WFM systems are essential.

Qualifications

  • Experience in workforce planning and high-volume environments.
  • Proficient with rostering/scheduling.
  • Advanced Excel; Power BI desirable.
  • Experience with WFM systems (UKG/Kronos, Dayforce) advantageous.
  • Strong commercial and analytical skills.
  • Ability to translate data into operational recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop workforce and labour forecasts aligned to trading and operational demand.
  • Translate demand into FTE, capacity and roster requirements.
  • Optimise labour allocation, workforce utilisation and productivity.
  • Support seasonal and peak-period workforce planning.
  • Analyse workforce performance, labour costs and productivity.
  • Partner with Operations and Finance to deliver practical workforce solutions.
  • Provide workforce insights and reporting to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Forecasting
Rostering
Workforce analytics
Excel
Power BI

Tools

UKG/Kronos
Dayforce

Job description

Bluefin Resources Pty is seeking an experienced Workforce Planner to optimise labour in a high-volume environment in Sydney. The role focuses on demand forecasting, analytics, and labour modelling to ensure the right capacity is in place at the right time.

Key responsibilities include developing forecasts, translating demand into FTE and roster requirements, and delivering workforce insights to senior stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and experience with WFM systems are essential.

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