Sr Analyst, Forecast & Capacity Planning

The Walt Disney Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Direct to Consumer (DTC) team is seeking a Senior Analyst, Forecast & Capacity Planning in San Antonio to develop long-term, short-term and intraday volume forecasts and to create strategic capacity models that align staffing with anticipated demand.

This role blends advanced data analysis, scenario modeling and cross‑functional collaboration to support service level goals and operational efficiency, translating complex data into actionable staffing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in capacity planning, workforce management, or operations analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Proficient in WFM platforms (e.g., NICE, IEX) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strong understanding of contact center dynamics, workforce planning methodologies, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term, short-term and intraday volume forecasts and capacity models.
• Ensure staffing aligns with forecasted demand across units and regions.
• Translate data into actionable staffing strategies and present to leadership.
• Collaborate with operations, HR, finance and other teams to align plans.
• Maintain documentation and validation of models and reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

NICE

IEX

Power BI

Job description

Disney Direct to Consumer (DTC) includes premium streaming services with Hulu, a premium streaming service that offers premium originals, current season TV, a massive library of hit series and movies, and live television and Disney+ is the Disney-branded streaming service featuring an incomparable collection of content from its brands and franchises recognized and respected all over the world including Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney, and NatGeo. Our DTC team is looking for hardworking team-players to join the Viewer Experience team, who will thrive upon the legacy of Disney, and Hulu, embrace unconventional thinking, and who are passionate about contributing to The Walt Disney Company's direct-to-consumer (DTC) experience through strategic hard work and determination.

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst, Forecast & Capacity Planning is responsible for developing and maintaining long-term, short-term and intraday volume/demand forecasts. They will also own the creation and maintenance of strategic capacity models that ensure staffing levels align with forecasted demand across assigned business units and regions. This role combines advanced data analysis, scenario modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to support service level goals and operational efficiency. The analyst translates complex data into actionable staffing strategies and serves as a key contributor to long-term planning, business alignment and overall viewer experience.

Responsibilities

Accountability –

• Responsible for the accuracy and reliability of capacity plans and staffing forecasts.
• Accountable for identifying and mitigating risks related to staffing and service levels.
• Owns the delivery of data-driven recommendations that support strategic workforce decisions.

Independence/Initiative –

• Proactively identifies capacity risks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Works independently to analyze data and build models that support operational goals.
• Takes initiative to improve planning processes, tools, and forecasting accuracy.

Communication (written and verbal)/Collaboration –

• Acts as a trusted advisor and communicates insights and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborates effectively with operations, HR, finance, program management and other WFM teams to align planning efforts.
• Prepares and delivers presentations that translate complex data into actionable strategies.

Prioritization –

• Manages multiple planning cycles and scenario analyses with competing deadlines.
• Prioritizes tasks based on business impact, urgency, and strategic alignment
• Balances routine forecasting with ad hoc requests and operational changes.

Detail Oriented/Data Driven –

• Maintains precision in forecasting and modeling to ensure staffing accuracy.
• Uses historical data and performance metrics to inform planning decisions.
• Ensures all models and reports are documented and validated for consistency.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Operations Management, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in capacity planning, workforce management, or operations analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Proficient in WFM platforms (e.g., NICE, IEX) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strong understanding of contact center dynamics, workforce planning methodologies, and system integration.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with multiple global BPO partners at a scale of 5000+ active agents
• Expertise in modeling demand and capacity in a highly seasonal and reactive subscription service environment
• Industry knowledge of live sports and entertainment, with an emphasis on South American and Latin American sports, including cultural dynamics, broadcast/streaming trends, and audience behaviors

The hiring range for this position in San Antonio, TX is $75,700.00 to $101,400.00 per year and in Santa Monica, CA is $79,400 to $106,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.