Labor Planning Associate
US$63,000 – US$67,500 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Jul 2026
Advertised as “[US DC] Labor Planning Associate”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$63,000 – US$67,500 / yr |
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Field of studyBusiness, Engineering, Mathematics, Supply Chain
Study levelBachelor's
Factor, a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Labor Planning Analyst. The Labor Planning team plays a central role in maintaining capacity for Operations and delivering for our customers in a high-growth environment. Our team is responsible for generating the hiring plans for all U.S. distribution centers. We are looking for leaders with strong analytical and technical skills who can partner effectively with leaders across functions to drive planning accuracy.
Hybrid Day Shift: Tuesday - Saturday
Job Responsibilities
- Work alongside other members of the Planning team to validate labor plans and improve overall accuracy
- Support all labor management functions by driving enhancements in headcount planning, attrition curves, scheduling, and cohort balancing based on data.
- Track progress to and deviations from the plan, assist with problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Serve as a technical liaison between Planning and Data/Engineering teams to translate business requirements, resolve escalations and contribute to the continuous improvement of tools and processes
- Own short-term labor planning to ensure operational sites are set up for success with staffing needs, optimizing for cost and experience.
Key Characteristics/Skills
- Advanced Spreadsheet Skills (Excel/Google Sheets): ability to conduct deep dive analysis and complex troubleshooting.
- Data Querying & Manipulation (SQL): essential for pulling labor planning data and comparing performance against assumptions.
- Data Visualization & Reporting (Tableau): required to develop performance scorecards and build reports.
- Statistical Analysis & Forecasting: ability to understand forecasting and statistical concepts and models (exponential smoothing, variance, MAPE/RMSE, confidence intervals, etc.)
- Unstructured Data Analysis & Workflow Automation: ability to use Gemini or similar AI tools to summarize information via structured prompts, build mechanisms for data comparison, and integrate data sources.
At a Minimum You Have....
- Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering, Mathematics, or Business/ Supply Chain
- Experience in roles that require driving operational efficiency and influencing stakeholders using data interpretation
- Advanced data analysis and tool development experience using Google Sheets and/or MS Excel