Business Services & Consulting • all cities, ID 14
The Director of Workforce Planning & Labor Management is responsible for developing and executing enterprise workforce strategies that optimize labor capacity, productivity, and cost across supply chain operations. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Finance, and HR leaders to align labor planning with demand forecasts, operational rhythms, and long-term business strategy.
Strategic Workforce Planning
Analytics & Insights
Workforce Optimization
Stakeholder Partnership
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or related field required
Experience:
· 10+ years in workforce planning, labor management, supply chain, or operations analytics
· Experience in large-scale, hourly workforce environments (distribution, manufacturing, retail, logistics)
· Strong analytical capability (forecasting, modeling, scenario planning)
· Experience with LMS tools
· Ability to influence senior operational leaders
· Background in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, HR Analytics, or related field
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
· Advanced Microsoft Excel (forecasting models, scenario analysis, Power Query)
· Workforce planning tools & analytics (labor modeling, scheduling systems)
· Power BI or Tableau (dashboarding, workforce KPIs, labor insights)
· Data analysis & forecasting (demand planning, capacity modeling)
· SQL or data querying (workforce and labor data extraction)
· Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint for executive reporting)
· Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Remote Role:
· This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.
Travel:
· This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:
· Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
· Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
· Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
· Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Company: United Natural Foods Inc.
The Director of Workforce Planning & Labor Management is responsible for developing and executing enterprise workforce strategies that optimize labor capacity, productivity, and cost across supply chain operations. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Finance, and HR leaders to align labor planning with demand forecasts, operational rhythms, and long-term business strategy.
Strategic Workforce Planning
Analytics & Insights
Workforce Optimization
Stakeholder Partnership
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or related field required
Experience:
· 10+ years in workforce planning, labor management, supply chain, or operations analytics
· Experience in large-scale, hourly workforce environments (distribution, manufacturing, retail, logistics)
· Strong analytical capability (forecasting, modeling, scenario planning)
· Experience with LMS tools
· Ability to influence senior operational leaders
· Background in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, HR Analytics, or related field
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
· Advanced Microsoft Excel (forecasting models, scenario analysis, Power Query)
· Workforce planning tools & analytics (labor modeling, scheduling systems)
· Power BI or Tableau (dashboarding, workforce KPIs, labor insights)
· Data analysis & forecasting (demand planning, capacity modeling)
· SQL or data querying (workforce and labor data extraction)
· Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint for executive reporting)
· Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Remote Role:
· This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.
Travel:
· This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:
· Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
· Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
· Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
· Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Company: United Natural Foods Inc.
