The Walt Disney Company

Sr Analyst, Forecast & Capacity Planning

The Walt Disney Company$79K — $106K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Operations Management, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 4+ years in capacity planning, workforce management, or operations analysis.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with SQL for data manipulation.
  • Proficient in WFM platforms (e.g., NICE, IEX) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Strong understanding of contact center dynamics and workforce planning methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain long-term, short-term, and intraday volume/demand forecasts.
  • Create and maintain strategic capacity models for staffing levels.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to staffing and service levels.
  • Deliver data-driven recommendations for strategic workforce decisions.
  • Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Manage multiple planning cycles and prioritize tasks based on business impact.
  • Ensure precision in forecasting and modeling for staffing accuracy.

Benefits

  • Medical and financial benefits based on level and position offered.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Sr Analyst, Forecast & Capacity Planning

Req ID:


Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Senior Analyst, Forecast & Capacity Planning is responsible for developing and maintaining long-term, short-term and intraday volume/demand forecasts. They will also own the creation and maintenance of strategic capacity models that ensure staffing levels align with forecasted demand across assigned business units and regions. This role combines advanced data analysis, scenario modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to support service level goals and operational efficiency. The analyst translates complex data into actionable staffing strategies and serves as a key contributor to long-term planning, business alignment and overall viewer experience.

Responsibilities:

Accountability -
  • Responsible for the accuracy and reliability of capacity plans and staffing forecasts.
  • Accountable for identifying and mitigating risks related to staffing and service levels.
  • Owns the delivery of data-driven recommendations that support strategic workforce decisions.


Independence/Initiative -
  • Proactively identifies capacity risks and develops mitigation strategies.
  • Works independently to analyze data and build models that support operational goals.
  • Takes initiative to improve planning processes, tools, and forecasting accuracy.


Communication (written and verbal)/Collaboration -
  • Acts as a trusted advisor and communicates insights and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborates effectively with operations, HR, finance, program management and other WFM teams to align planning efforts.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations that translate complex data into actionable strategies.


Prioritization -
  • Manages multiple planning cycles and scenario analyses with competing deadlines.
  • Prioritizes tasks based on business impact, urgency, and strategic alignment
  • Balances routine forecasting with ad hoc requests and operational changes.


Detail Oriented/Data Driven -
  • Maintains precision in forecasting and modeling to ensure staffing accuracy.
  • Uses historical data and performance metrics to inform planning decisions.
  • Ensures all models and reports are documented and validated for consistency.


Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Operations Management, or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in capacity planning, workforce management, or operations analysis.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Proficient in WFM platforms (e.g., NICE, IEX) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Strong understanding of contact center dynamics, workforce planning methodologies, and system integration.


Preferred Experience:
  • Experience working with multiple global BPO partners at a scale of 5000+ active agents
  • Expertise in modeling demand and capacity in a highly seasonal and reactive subscription service environment
  • Industry knowledge of live sports and entertainment, with an emphasis on South American and Latin American sports, including cultural dynamics, broadcast/streaming trends, and audience behaviors


Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [email protected] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The hiring range for this position in San Antonio, TX is $75,700.00 to $101,400.00 per year and in Santa Monica, CA is $79,400 to $106,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:
Direct to Consumer

Job Posting Primary Business:
DO NOT USE - Viewer Experience

Primary Job Posting Category:
Workforce Mgmt

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Antonio, TX, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 2500 Broadway Street

Date Posted:
2026-07-07

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

The Walt Disney Company Careers

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Learn more about The Walt Disney Company
Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
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