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Data analyst contact center (wfm specialist)

Summary

Analyze contact-center data, forecast staffing needs, and build Power BI/Tableau dashboards to optimize workforce scheduling and KPIs.

Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst with experience in a contact centre environment and strong Workforce Management (WFM) capabilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analysing operational data, optimizing workforce planning, and delivering actionable insights to improve performance, efficiency, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities Data Analysis & Reporting

Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to contact centre performance.

Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as

Power BI

or

Tableau.

Provide daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports (KPIs, SLAs, service levels, etc.).

Support data-driven decision-making through accurate and timely analysis.

Workforce Management (WFM)

Perform

forecasting

of call volumes, workload, and staffing requirements.

Develop and manage

scheduling plans

to ensure optimal resource utilization.

Conduct

real-time monitoring (RTA)

of contact center operations and recommend adjustments.

Analyze shrinkage, occupancy, and adherence metrics to improve efficiency.

Process Improvement

Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.

Collaborate with operations and team leaders to enhance productivity and service delivery.

Support continuous improvement initiatives through data insights.

Data Management

Extract, clean, and manipulate data using

SQL

and

Excel.

Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reports.

Automate reporting processes where possible.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or related field.

Minimum

2 years of experience

in data analysis within a

contact center environment.

Strong

Workforce Management (WFM)

experience (forecasting, scheduling, real-time monitoring).

Advanced proficiency in

Microsoft Excel

(Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros preferred).

Strong knowledge of

SQL

for data extraction and manipulation.

Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as

Power BI

or

Tableau.

Solid understanding of contact center metrics (AHT, SLA, Service Level, Occupancy, etc.).

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with WFM tools (e.g., NICE, Verint, Aspect, Genesys).

Knowledge of automation tools or scripting ( Python

is a plus).

Experience working in a high‑volume customer service environment.

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