Director - Demand Planning

Posted:
10/25/2024, 6:42:09 AM

Location(s):
New Jersey, United States ⋅ Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Who we are

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Demand Planning Specialist to join the Operations
Governance and Reporting team team. In this role, you will be responsible
for developing and implementing strategies to optimize our operational
capacity and forecast future resource needs across various operations team
that support Life and Retirement.

Key responsibilities

  • Partner with Operations and Vendor leaders to develop and maintain

  • forecasting models to predict workload and resource requirements

  • Analyze historical data to identify patterns and forecast future demand

  • Create capacity plans to ensure optimal staffing levels across

  • different operational units

  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to

  • operational efficiency

  • Recommend process improvements and resource allocation strategies based

  • on data-driven insights

  • Conduct scenario planning to prepare for various business contingencies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Research,

  • Statistics, or related field

  • 5+ years of experience in forecasting, capacity planning, or similar

  • analytical role, preferably in the insurance industry

  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical analysis and

  • forecasting techniques

  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with forecasting and data

  • visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

  • Knowledge of insurance operations and industry-specific challenges

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

  • Experience with project management and process improvement

  • Methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) is a plus

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial

  • We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation. 

  • Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us?  We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial, will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.

  • Our people are at the forefront of creating value for customers and stakeholders and therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24! 17 paid holidays per calendar year. 

  • A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3% in to your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

For positions based in Jersey City, NJ, the base salary range is $90,000 - $120,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].   Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Functional Area:

OP - Operations

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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