Vinay Sarvaiya

Operations Associate

India15 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in strategic workforce planning and optimization.
  • Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Strong collaboration with cross-functional leadership teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Workforce Management expert specializing in strategic planning and operational efficiency in SaaS environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PlanningCapacity PlanningWorkforce ManagementForecasting

Other Skills

SchedulingResource OptimizationData AnalysisTime ManagementClient RelationsBusiness AnalysisCommunicationLeadershipPeople ManagementTeamworkPeople DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

About

I believe that successful organizations are built on a foundation of strategic workforce planning. As a Workforce Strategic Planning Manager, I partner closely with HR, finance, and business leaders to develop forward-looking talent strategies that align with long-term objectives. My expertise spans demand forecasting, capacity planning, skill gap analysis, and talent mobility, always with an eye on leveraging technology and innovation to create more efficient and effective workforce solutions. I'm passionate about fostering a culture of proactive talent management and preparing organizations for the future of work.

Experience

15 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
3 mos
Current Experience

Gallagher

Assistant Manager WFM Planning

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • I am an experienced Workforce Management (WFM) Assistant Manager with strong expertise in Strategic Planning, Capacity Modelling, Forecasting, Scheduling, and Resource Optimization. I specialize in translating business demand into data-driven workforce strategies that improve service levels, enhance operational efficiency, and optimize costs.
  • My experience includes end-to-end workforce lifecycle management — from long-term strategic planning and capacity modelling to short-term forecasting, real-time management, and performance analysis. I focus on improving forecast accuracy, maximizing resource utilization, and ensuring SLA achievement while maintaining operational flexibility.
  • I have hands-on experience with industry-leading platforms including IEX, Verint, Genesys, EWFM, Cisco, and CUIC, leveraging analytics and reporting tools to support informed decision-making and continuous process improvement.
  • I partner closely with operations, finance, and leadership teams to build scalable workforce frameworks that align with organizational growth and customer experience objectives.
Strategic PlanningCapacity PlanningForecastingSchedulingResource OptimizationWorkforce Management+1

Tech mahindra

2 roles

Assistant Manager

Nov 2024Feb 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

Time Management

WFM Team Lead

Sep 2018Dec 2024 · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Managed workforce scheduling and resource allocation for optimal efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to improve operational processes and communication.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Supported management in strategic planning and execution of workforce initiatives.
  • Provided daily guidance and support to team members in the workforce management department.
  • Analyzed historical data to create accurate staffing plans and schedules based on call volume trends.
  • Assisted with the development of long-term business strategies related to resource planning and optimization initiatives.
  • Evaluated current workforce management systems and recommended enhancements where necessary.
  • Performed root cause analysis activities when needed to identify areas for improvement within the department.
  • Collaborated with other departments across the organization in order to maximize operational efficiencies.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with senior leadership team members to discuss progress towards achieving departmental goals.
  • Implemented processes for handling employee absences or tardiness issues according to company policy.
  • Developed long-term strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to enhance strategic initiatives.
  • Created comprehensive reports to present strategic recommendations to leadership.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to increase organizational efficiency.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with senior executives to generate ideas that would contribute towards achieving corporate objectives and mission statement requirements .
  • Researched best practices in areas such as risk management, process optimization, and cost reduction strategies, which were used in the development of strategy documents.
  • Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
Strategic PlanningCapacity Planning

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Schedule and Forecast Analyst

Nov 2010Sep 2018 · 7 yrs 10 mos · Thane, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Analyze and monitor statistical information in a timely manner to
  • ensure proper call allocation goals are met. As necessary, make
  • recommendations to the operations in charge regarding labor
  • utilization, KPI’s etc.
  •  Scheduler for two line of business with 300+ FTE’s.
  •  Ensuring availability of analysts on phones as per the business model
  • requirement.
  •  Extensive use of WFM tools like IEX Total view, CISCO Web view & ICM
  • for day to day activities in planning, scheduling, capacity
  • management and real time adherence.
  •  Analyze forecasted volume and available staff to ensure that staffing
  • is scheduled in the most efficient manner to properly utilize available
  • resources and maintain acceptable service levels
  •  Being first point of contact for all service related escalations occurring
  • on account of issues such as call routing, technical glitches, and
  • unscheduled absence.
  •  Attend weekly and daily staffing review meetings with senior
  • leadership and forecast/scheduling analysts to discuss the previous as
  • well as the current week’s performance.
  •  Creating agent tenure reports that help in keeping track of tenure
  • wise head count & seat capacity reports to avoid any seats issue &
  • manage the work force efficiently.
  •  Monitor schedule adherence, variance, and report daily traffic
  • volumes, headcount analysis, real time performance, and capacity
  • plans.
  •  Analyze call volume and staffing trends and make recommendations
  • to management.
  •  Proactively looking for roster gaps to avoid inefficient staffing and call
  • for overtime whenever needed. Updating daily Absenteeism reports.
  •  Efficiently managing Outage for any tools, phones or Call routing
  • related issues.
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Education

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

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