Director, Workforce Management

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Job Summary

We are seeking a leader for our Workforce Management team to join our team in Richmond VA or any location near an McKesson Medical Surgical (MMS) distribution center.

This position will be responsible for designing and implementing our workforce management solution. The position is the decision maker for the planning project management oversight and implementation of the project as well as ongoing administration of the program.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership :

Develop and implement network-wide workforce management strategy

Lead WFM teams in forecasting scheduling and real-time management across multiple distribution centers.

Partner with senior leadership to align labor planning with financial and operational targets.

Serve as a thought leader in workforce strategy contributing to labor initiatives and transformation efforts.

Forecasting & Planning :

Oversee long-term and short-term labor forecasting models using historical data seasonal trends and predictive analytics.

Collaborate with Finance and Operations to support budgeting and headcount planning.

Integrate AI / ML models to enhanced forecasting accuracy and responsiveness to demand fluctuations.

Scheduling & Optimization :

Ensure efficient scheduling practices that balance labor costs with service level goals.

Implement tools and technologies to automate and optimize scheduling processes.

Design scalable scheduling frameworks adaptable to future growth and automation.

Performance Monitoring :

Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor workforce performance and productivity.

Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and actionable insights.

Benchmark performance across sites to identify best practices and standardize excellence.

Technology & Systems :

Evaluate and implement WFM software solutions.

Ensure system integrity data accuracy and user adoption across the organization.

Compliance & Governance :

Ensure adherence to labor laws and internal policies.

Maintain documentation and audit readiness for workforce-related processes.

Team Development :

Lead mentor and develop a high-performing WFM team.

Foster a culture of accountability innovation and collaboration.

Minimum Requirements

4-year degree in business or related field strongly preferred or equivalent experience

12 years in workforce management or operations

5 years experience leading teams and projects in a large complex company

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to engage and influence people across the organization

Effective time management and multitasking skills

Experience with enterprise WFM platforms (Kronos ADP Reflexis Blue Yonder)

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in tools like SQL Power BI or Tableau.

Preferred Skills

Lean or six sigma certification

Risk and planning analysis

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Our Base Pay Range for this position

$111200 - $185300

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age or genetic information. For additional information on McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Category Management,Athletics,Customer,ABAP,Hydraulics,ITI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 111200 - 185300