Posted on 7-24-2012
Company: Cox Communications
Real-Time Analyst
Location: Chesapeake, VA

 

Cox Communications
Job Title: Call Volume Analyst
Position Location: Chesapeake, VA

Please apply online – www.cox.com/coxcareer
Job ID# 40796

Responsible for providing call volume projections, average handle time, staffing requirements, and manpower schedules utilizing electronic workforce management software, real-time adherence software, and other applications.  Responsible for scheduling the number of customer care employees needed on each shift based on call volume reporting and projections.

  • Projects staffing required to meet service levels by forecasting both short and long-term call volumes and required staffing.  Utilizes electronic workforce management tools to forecast, manage, or monitor staffing and real-time adherence to schedules;
  • Plans for the impact of response to advertising, promotions, product launches and seasonality to ensure adequate staffing for anticipated call volume;
  • Coordinates requests for time-off and responds appropriately with information and/or approval;
  • Coordinates shift bids, assigns schedules, meal periods and rest periods, and updates appropriate databases;
  • Monitors and analyzes call volume, service level, staff shrinkage, and AHT to interpret variances to budget;
  • Maintains various database tables used to forecast, schedule, monitor, or report call center effectiveness by entering new or changed information;
  • Collaborates with CCT Analysts to assist with reporting and call routing changes;
  • Interfaces with Directors, Group Managers, Team Managers, and Supervisors involved with developing tracking/reporting systems, database development, and telephone queuing and call control table maintenance;
  • Adjusts staffing to meet demands for meetings, training, or other time off the phones;
  • Cross-train team members on design structures, methods, and links in order to enhance their skills and knowledge;
  • May be accountable for seating/capacity planning or business continuity guidelines; \
  • Compiles and extracts information data for Customer Service departments using multiple software applications and databases;
  • Develops and maintains report priorities based on operational needs and coordinates computer run time schedules for internal customers;
  • Assures database and report integrity by checking data accuracy, applying reasonability checks, and maintaining audit trails;
  • In some environments, may analyze performance by individual and by team and report actual performance to standards; analyze performance trends and impact on goal achievement;
  • Responsible for the documentation of business rules for all reports generated.

    Qualifications:
    HS Diploma or GED.
    Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in call volume projections. Call center scheduling, utilizing workforce management software, or similar background required.  Intermediate to Advanced Excel proficiency required.  Experience in a call center environment strongly preferred.

    Shift: Noon-11:00pm; 4 days a week; 10 hour shifts. Must be willing to have flexibility in their work schedule to meet business needs.

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