Manager, Workforce Planning - SCoE

Manager, Workforce Planning - SCoE Landstar paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Rockford 1000 Simpson Road (Show on map) May 05, 2026 What is Landstar? Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry's most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company. What work will you perform? The Workforce Planning Manager is a strategic leader responsible for influencing decisions related to staffing, scheduling, budgeting and hiring for the 24/7, 365 operations in the Service Center of Excellence. Landstar's SCoE supports ~40,000+ calls per month across multiple locations (Rockford, IL and Jacksonville, FL). The Workforce Planning Manager owns short- and long-term forecasting models, the development of annual budget staffing plans, creation and maintenance of staffing models for PTO, training and absenteeism and occupancy. Monitoring and reporting on KPI's, collaborating cross functionally and conducting WFM training while maintaining data integrity are paramount to success in this role.

Essential Responsibilities:

Analyzing and uploading historical workforce data to identify trends, assess current capabilities and forecast future staffing needs. Analysis includes evaluating metrics such as turnover rates, employee performance against targets, skill-based routing, skill uptraining needs and labor market conditions. Monitoring contact center staffing and workforce data and projected trends to identify staffing needs and skill gaps within the contact center. Analysis includes Center work patterns including volumes, attrition rates, and productivity levels. This is across all contact lines IB, OB, email, and chat. Forecasting upcoming staffing needs and creating schedules to best accomplish business objectives and performance levels. Collaborating with department leaders, and SCoE leadership to understand staffing requirements and optimize resource allocation. Facilitating communication between stakeholders to ensure workforce strategies are executed appropriately. Ensures compliance with scheduling and labor law requirements

Required Minimum Experience and Education:

High school diploma or equivalent experience. 1 year of experience in scheduling/workforce planning

Preferred Experience and Education:

Bachelor's degree in business administration operations, statistics, or related field. 4 years of experience in scheduling/workforce planning 1 year of experience using WFM software systems 1 year of Talkdesk WFM experience 1 year of prior experience in the transportation services or logistics industry. 1 year of prior supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Communication Skills:

The ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Must possess strong listening skills including the ability to understand staff issues and concerns.

Problem Solving:

Must be able to understand and resolve problems quickly and accurately.

Analytical Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret workforce data and make informed decisions.

Computer Systems/Technology:

Knowledge of relevant web-based tools used for workforce planning as well as tools specifically used within a contact center. Flexibility/ Ability to

Pivot:

Must be able to adjust workloads and schedules, often frequently, to best meet the staffing needs of the contact center while adhering to both company and labor law requirements. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel. Working knowledge of transportation management processes and programs including relevant customer service platforms. Ability to work under pressure. Why work at Landstar? Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team. Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more. If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you! Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com. Privacy Policy Landstar uses application information only for employment related purposes, including background investigations and regulatory compliance. Landstar will not disclose the information to any other person or entity, unless compelled by force of law. Landstar stores your application information on computers operated by Ceridian. This on-line application software is provided by Ceridian under an agreement which specifies that Ceridian will not disclose or make any use of application information stored on its secure servers.