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Alaa Talaat

Workforce & Planning Supervisor | Expert in Staff Scheduling, Forecasting

Qasr ِAlnil, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

Teleperformance - Egypt

  • Senior Scheduling & Planning – Workforce ManagementFull Time

    Oct 2024 - Present -9 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Led strategic workforce planning and scheduling for large-scale operations, ensuring optimal staffing across all business units. Designed and maintained forecast-driven schedules using WFM platforms (IEX, NICE, Genesys, Excel). Coordinated with Ops, HR, and RTM teams to align capacity plans with service level goals, shrinkage, and business demands.
  • Scheduling & Planning AnalystFull Time

    May 2023 - Sep 2024 -1 yr, 4 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Developed and maintained optimized staff schedules based on forecasted workload, shrinkage, and business requirements. Used WFM tools (e.g., IEX, NICE, Excel) to create efficient shift plans and ensure compliance with labor regulations. Collaborated with operations, HR, and real-time teams to support staffing accuracy, business continuity, and performance KPIs.
  • Real-Time Analyst (RTM)Full Time

    Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 -7 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Monitored intraday call center performance to ensure alignment with forecasted staffing and service level goals. Used real-time dashboards and WFM tools (e.g., IEX, NICE, Genesys) to track agent adherence, adjust schedules, and mitigate service risks. Proactively communicated with operations and workforce teams to respond to call volume fluctuations, shrinkage, and queue trends.
  • Customer Support RepresentativeFull Time

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 -9 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Provided exceptional customer support by handling inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring high satisfaction across multiple channels (phone, email, chat). Managed customer accounts, processed orders, and tracked service requests with accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Zendesk), conflict resolution, and upselling techniques. Maintained a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude while meeting performance metrics such as response time, CSAT, and first-call resolution. Proven ability to handle high-volume environments and deliver service excellence under pressure.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in bussiness

    Helwan University

    Jan 2021 

  • Bachelor's Degree in commerce

    Cairo University (CU)

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 - 4 yr

Achievements

Driven Workforce & Planning Supervisor with a track record of optimizing staffing operations across dynamic environments. Successfully reduced labor costs by 15% through efficient staff scheduling and resource allocation. Improved forecast accuracy by 20% using data-driven WFM models. Led shift planning for teams of 100+ across multiple sites, ensuring full coverage and compliance. Spearheaded the implementation of automated scheduling tools (IEX/NICE), boosting scheduling efficiency by 30%. Consistently exceeded KPI targets related to attendance, productivity, and workforce utilization. Recognized for cross-functional collaboration, leadership, and real-time problem-solving under pressure.

Skills

  • Excel / Advanced Excel
  • Workforce Planning
  • Capacity Planning
  • Forecasting
  • Resource allocation
  • Time Management
  • WFM Software (IEX - NICE)
  • KPI tracking
  • staff scheduling

Languages

  • English

    Advanced

Training & Certifications

  • Workforce Planning & Forecasting Fundamentals

    NICE IEX·2024
  • Advanced Staff Scheduling & Rostering Techniques

    NICE University, Internal Corporate Training·2023
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