Manager for capacity planning in financial services at Synchrony, leveraging data analytics for staffing solutions. Collaborating on analytical projects to drive business actions and insights.
Responsibilities
Develop in depth data solutions that provide key business insights.
Leverage data analytics to derive insights from customer behavior, customer experience and associate metrics to drive business actions
Collaborate with process owners across different teams in Servicing on analytical projects.
Incorporate new data elements, sources and channels to help promote efficient and effective strategies and customer contact preferences
Execute projects under aggressive deadlines with limited guidance and direction from management.
Prepare and deliver presentations summarizing findings and recommendations; demonstrate an ability to communicate the same in technical and layman terms.
Build, modify and execute complex Staffing and Capacity excel tools that provide insight into future staffing related needs
Lead Inbound Forecasting & integration with Production Management for Capacity processes
Lead development of total Collection headcount & FTE planning.
Lead development of additional staffing tools for post-charge-off, backline & support functions within Collections (Customer Solutions, Recovery, etc.)
Lead development of process enhancements & controls for Capacity processes
Develop, maintain & update consistent and accurate Process Documentation
Determine the appropriate drivers for each staffing group and ensure model drivers are being captured and are well integrated into the process based on site performance and key production metrics and engage leadership team in making recommendations
Proactively evolve staffing & capacity tools consistent with business and client/customer changes
Perform analytics to assess the current and future staffing needs for all Non-Exempt collectors
Lead develop of capacity dashboards and reporting publications/updates
Partner with lead analyst to develop and execute rhythm of review process for capacity results with Senior Level Management
Partner with Finance during planning sessions to determine staffing needs and cost forecasts
Partner with Strategy Team to proactively drive staffing related productivity initiatives determining appropriate metrics including Cost Benefit Analysis
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a call center, collections, financial services operations or customer service setting
In lieu of degree, a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 4+ years' experience in a call center, collections, financial services operations or customer service setting
Proven analytical skills: 2+ years familiarity with analytics & forecasting concepts
2+ years’ experience in preparing and presenting analytical data & recommendations to Senior Level Management
4+ years of advanced excel experience
Highly developed skills working with Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products
Experience working on assignments/projects that required minimal to no supervision
Synchrony Financial knowledge, Prior experience in a financial, auditing, quality or statistical role; ability to manage work and resources across functions, sites, and countries
Strong leadership skills demonstrated through previous project management and process improvement initiatives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly facilitation and influencing skills; proven ability to make decisions based on quantitative analysis and creative thinking
Flexible schedule to meet business needs
SAS/SQL or relational database fluency; strong analytic and auditing abilities
Exposure to VBA macros
Experience with Tableau and/or R
Benefits
Flexibility and Choice for all employees
Best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being
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