Workforce Management Forecaster

Ninesmw; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with 6% match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition assistance

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned leader in shipping and packaging materials, seeks a Workforce Management Forecaster for the Kenosha branch. You will develop forecasts for 1000+ Customer Service employees across North America, guiding staffing to meet demand.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, seasonality analysis, and clear communication to senior leadership. Requires 2+ years forecasting, strong Excel, and experience with scheduling software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of forecasting experience.
• Experience with workforce management scheduling software preferred.
• 3+ years of Excel experience with strong knowledge of formula definitions.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytical and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasts for 1000+ Customer Service employees, ensuring teams are staffed to meet customer demand.
• Analyze customer demand, order volume and sales trends using weighted averages, indexing, seasonality and trend analysis to guide staffing plans.
• Monitor forecast performance and refine planning approaches to improve accuracy and support operational goals.
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify workforce management forecasting and scheduling process improvements.
• Effectively communicate data trends and expected outcomes to leadership, including senior management.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel expertise

Attention to detail

Time-management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workforce scheduling software

Job description

Workforce Management Forecaster Kenosha Branch 12355 Uline Way, Kenosha, WI 53144 Customer Service is the heartbeat of Uline. As a Workforce Management Forecaster, you'll use data-driven insights to guide workforce planning for Customer Service teams across Uline’s 15 North American locations. Join a high-performing team that takes pride in accuracy and ensures we deliver a best-in-class customer experience. Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasts for 1000+ Customer Service employees, ensuring teams are staffed to meet customer demand.
• Analyze customer demand, order volume and sales trends using weighted averages, indexing, seasonality and trend analysis to guide staffing plans.
• Monitor forecast performance and refine planning approaches to improve accuracy and support operational goals.
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify workforce management forecasting and scheduling process improvements.
• Effectively communicate data trends and expected outcomes to leadership, including senior management.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of forecasting experience.
• Experience with workforce management scheduling software preferred.
• 3+ years of Excel experience with strong knowledge of formula definitions.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytical and time-management skills.

Benefits

• Complete health, dental and vision coverage and 401(k) with 6% match starting day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
• Employee Perks Café featuring affordable daily meal options from local restaurants.
• On-site fitness center and beautifully maintained walking paths.
• Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore Uline.jobs to learn more! Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies. Our family-owned company is committed to providing businesses with the highest quality, in-stock products and an exceptional customer experience.

Uline’s dedicated team of employees make this possible, working together to ensure fast, reliable delivery and legendary customer service.

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months in case a great opportunity opens for you to join our Uline family.

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