Total 82 analyst job vacancies in Customer Service category in Singapore

Role Overview:

The lead is responsible for leading demand forecasting and capacity planning to ensure optimal staffing strategies that support service level targets across all channels.

This role supervises the WFM analyst team, governs the forecasting methodology, and oversees workforce planning deliverables, enabling the WFM Manager to focus on strategic initiatives, stakeholder management, and long-term workforce optimization.

Job Responsibilities:

Forecasting & Capacity Planning

• Lead the development and governance of short-term and mid-term demand forecasts across all service channels (calls, email, chat, etc.).
• Translate forecasted demand into FTE requirements using workforce planning methodologies.
• Develop capacity planning models to determine staffing requirements, resource allocation, and service level feasibility.
• Support annual headcount planning, manpower budgeting, and hiring projections in collaboration with Operations and HR.
• Ensure forecast assumptions, methodology, and planning parameters are consistently applied and documented.

Scheduling Governance & Resource Optimization

• Oversee workforce scheduling frameworks to ensure coverage aligns with forecasted demand and capacity plans.
• Ensure scheduling strategies are aligned with staffing plans, shrinkage assumptions, and operational constraints.
• Guide analysts in implementing strategies to optimise service-level performance and workforce utilization.
• Monitor staffing allocation across functions and channels to support cross-function resource optimisation when required

WFM Team Leadership

• Supervise and guide WFM analysts responsible for forecasting support, scheduling execution, and reporting.
• Review analysts’ outputs, including forecast models, staffing plans, and operational reports.
• Establish structured workflows, ownership, and deliverable timelines within the WFM team.
• Provide coaching to develop analytical and workforce planning capabilities across the team.

WFM Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor key workforce planning metrics such as Service Level, Forecast Accuracy, Shrinkage, Occupancy, and Staffing Utilization.
• Provide structured insights and analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Maintain reporting frameworks and dashboards (Excel / Power BI) to ensure visibility of workforce performance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Workforce Management, Capacity Planning, or Contact Center Operations.
• Minimum 2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience in WFM or operations analytics.
• Strong understanding of contact center forecasting methodologies and capacity planning models.
• Advanced skills in Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI), with working knowledge of DAX and SQL.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new tools and techniques.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and resolving data inconsistencies.
• Open to Malaysians only

Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability.
• Ability to translate operational data into workforce planning decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Leadership capability to manage analyst teams and drive operational discipline.

Perks & Benefits

• Nearby public transport
• Central location
• Medical insurance

職位概述：

該負責人負責領導需求預測和產能規劃，以確保最佳的人員配備策略，從而支援所有管道的服務水準目標。

該職位負責監督 WFM 分析師團隊，管理預測方法，並監督勞動力規劃交付成果，使 WFM 經理能夠專注於策略性舉措、利害關係人管理和長期勞動力優化。

工作職責：

預測與產能規劃

• 領導制定和管理所有服務管道（電話、電子郵件、聊天等）的短期和中期需求預測。
• 運用勞動力規劃方法，將預測需求轉化為全職員工（FTE）需求。
• 建立產能規劃模型，以確定人員配備需求、資源分配和服務水準可行性。
• 與營運和人力資源部門合作，支援年度人員編制計劃、人力預算和招聘預測。
• 確保預測假設、方法和規劃參數一致地應用並記錄在案。

調度治理與資源優化

• 監督員工排班框架，確保人員配備與預測的需求和產能計畫相符。
• 確保排班策略與人員配備計畫、人員縮減假設和營運限制一致。
• 指導分析師實施優化服務水準績效和勞動力利用率的策略。
• 監控各職能部門及通路的人員配置狀況，以便在需要時支援跨職能資源最佳化。

WFM團隊領導

• 監督和指導負責預測支援、調度執行和報告的 WFM 分析師。
• 審查分析師的成果，包括預測模型、人員配置計畫和營運報告。
• 在勞動力管理團隊內部建立結構化的工作流程、責任歸屬和交付時間表。
• 為團隊提供指導，以提升其分析能力和人力資源規劃能力。

WFM績效監控與報告

• 監控關鍵的人力資源規劃指標，例如服務水準、預測準確率、人員流失率、入住率和人員利用率。
• 提供結構化的見解和分析，以支援營運決策。
• 維護報表架構和儀表板（Excel / Power BI），以確保員工績效的可見度。

要求和資格

• 6-8 年勞動力管理、產能規劃或呼叫中心營運經驗。
• 至少 2 年 WFM 或營運分析的團隊領導或主管經驗。
• 深入了解呼叫中心預測方法和容量規劃模型。
• 精通 Excel、資料分析和報表工具（例如 Power BI），並具備 DAX 和 SQL 的工作知識。
• 較強的分析思考能力和注重細節。
• 良好的溝通能力和團隊合作能力。
• 自我激勵，渴望學習新工具和技術。
• 能夠獨立管理多項任務並按時完成。
• 能夠熟練處理大型資料集並解決資料不一致問題。
• 僅限馬來西亞公民參加

能力

• 較強的分析思考能力及結構化問題解決能力。
• 能夠將營運數據轉化為勞動力規劃決策。
• 較強的利害關係人管理和溝通能力。
• 具備管理分析師團隊和推動營運紀律的領導能力。

福利待遇

• 附近公共交通
• 中心位置
• 醫療保險

Job Responsibilities:

• Support General Price Increase (GPI) Exercise.
• Assist in compiling monthly incentive plans for review.
• To clarify pricing terms.
• Maintenance of Rates.
• Support rate setup or updates in Express Billing.
• Assist in the central implementation of the annual general price increase for Global Customers.
• Maintenance of Global Agreements.
• Maintain and review fuel terms for Global Customers, executing updates and communicating changes to Sales.
• Support post-activation maintenance activities.
• Update Global Customer Agreement information.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree holder in any field with strong analytical background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Meticulous and detailed, with the ability to analyse large volumes of data.

Aaron Teo Yiau Bing

CEI Reg. No. R1103712

EA License No. 99C4599

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Opportunity

• Adecco is partnering our client, a leading global technology organisation, to search for a Privacy Support Specialist (South Korea Local Agent).
• The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting user privacy inquiries and ensuring compliance with Korean data protection regulations (PIPA), while delivering high-quality, user-centric support in a fast-paced environment.
• Role will be 100% onsite due to nature of role (no WFH).

The Talent

• Native-level Korean (written and spoken) to answer phone calls from Native South Korean users.
• 1–3 years of experience in customer support, operations, compliance roles
• Strong understanding of handling sensitive user data with confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Customer-oriented mindset with empathy and professionalism in handling user issues
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of accuracy with strong documentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn internal systems
• Ability to work Korean business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM SGT)

Nice to have:

• Experience in privacy, data protection, or regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with data subject rights (access, correction, deletion requests)
• Understanding of PIPA or other data privacy regulations
• Experience working in a global or tech-driven environment

The Job

• Handle inbound calls and inquiries from South Korea users regarding privacy and data-related matters
• Accurately capture and document user details, issues, and case information
• Assess and categorise inquiries (e.g. privacy requests, account access, data rights)
• Complete intake forms and route cases to internal teams within defined SLAs
• Maintain accurate records in line with data privacy and compliance standards
• Follow SOPs for complaint handling and data protection processes
• Participate in compliance training and support regulatory audits when required
• Track and report inquiry volumes, trends, and escalation patterns
• Assist with reporting of data incidents and support internal coordination
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to ensure smooth operations

Next Step

• Send your updated resume to: jason.lew@adecco.com
• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Jason Lew Hong Kang

EA Licence Number: 91C2918

Personnel Registration Number: R1876435

Technical Experience

• Hands-on experience supporting market data platforms such as LSEG RTDS, Bloomberg B-pipe, or direct exchange feeds.
• Solid understanding of real-time data distribution, symbology, and entitlement models (e.g. DACS, EMRS).
• Experience supporting mission critical production systems with high availability requirements.
• Familiarity with Linus/Unix environments and scripting(Python/Bash/PowerShell).
• Exposure to AWS or hybrid cloud environments is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change).
• Experience with monitoring and automation tools is preferred.
• Any experience with Trader Voice and Voice Recording (IPC, NTR, VFC) would be advantageous.
• Any experience with remote Windows desktop solutions would be useful.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or Diploma with 5+ years of experience in market data support or trader floor desktop support
• Provide L1/L2 operational support for enterprise market data platforms (e.g.LSEG RTDS, Bloomberg B-pipe, exchange feeds) across AWS and on-premises infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor platform health, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate recovery to meet availability targets.
• Act as the primary liaison with vendors and exchanges for production incidents, data queries, and technical changes.
• Plan and execute production activities including upgrades, migrations, failover testing, and resilience enhancements.
• Support onboarding of new applications and data services, ensuring alignment with architecture and governance standards.
• Collaborate with Market Data Admin and Commercial teams on entitlement, usage reviews, and audit requests.
• Maintain operational documentation and continuously improve monitoring and automation capabilities

1. Support the ERP Finance Project Lead in coordinating finance-related activities for the SAP to D365FO transformation project, including follow-up on action items and outstanding issues.
2. Assist in gathering, consolidating, and tracking business requirements from Finance, Treasury, Accounts Payable, IT, and Shared Services teams to ensure timely submission and alignment with project timelines.
3. Perform data validation, review, and reconciliation checks during data migration activities to ensure completeness and accuracy of migrated financial data.
4. Monitor and follow up on configuration requirements, user feedback, and testing results to ensure system setups are aligned with approved business requirements.
5. Coordinate meetings, workshops, and user discussions by preparing materials, documenting key points, and tracking pending decisions or action items.
6. Support user acceptance testing (UAT), system testing, and finance process walkthroughs by preparing test data, logging issues, and following up on resolution status.
7. Assist in preparing project status updates, progress trackers, and documentation for Project Lead.
8. Provide administrative and coordination support to ensure smooth communication between internal users, consultants, and project teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
9. Ad-hoc & additional tasks required by the ERP Finance Project Lead.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CFA) strongly preferred. 

• 1–2 years of progressive experience in commercial finance, management accounting, or financial transformations, preferably in a fast‑paced or complex environment. 

• Advanced Excel skills; experience in financial modelling, Power BI, and finance automation tools is a strong advantage. 

Roles & Responsibilities

Description of Division/Branch

The Ops insights and Analytics team under the Service Management Division (SMD) oversees and leverage data to inform operations policy and optimise operational efficiency. The team seeks to actively sense-make data and deep dive into data to identify trends and issues and recommend actionable insights. 

SMD oversees service coordination and effective implementation of KidSTART programmes nationwide.  We also oversee the service management of Hospitals and cross-regional partners/stakeholders. The ops insights and analytics team is a key pillar of SMD.  

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across divisions and within SMD to understand business requirements and ensure the data environment serves SMD’s needs effectively e.g. via the data architecture, quality, designing the correct process or system set up to enable automated data collection and subsequent ease of retrieval and analysis.  
• Sense-make, deep-dive, coordinate, collect and manage operational data with KSL divisions and teams, ensuring data is consolidated, structured, and ready for analysis and reporting. 
• Analyse operational datasets and prepare insights reports to strengthen programme implementation.
• Design, develop and maintain operational performance monitoring tools to empower and facilitate SMD business units data-related work, including building dashboards to track key indicators such as service delivery trends, case management and manpower and resource utilisation.
• Maintain data governance practices for programme operations, including adherence to data standards, and supporting appropriate data access and usage in compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of processes, reports verification, administration of SSNet Accounts, etc.
• Support the administration and tracking of division’s budget and operational planning to ensure effective and sustainable programme delivery.

Competencies

• Strong proficiency in data and analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI (preferred) and Tableau with experience in data manipulation, visualisation, applied statistical analysis. Familiarity with predictive or trend modelling will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5years’ experience working with data, operations or programme analytics. Experience in the social service, non‑profit, public or community-sector is an advantage but not a pre-requisite.
• Good working knowledge of data governance practices, including data quality framework, metadata management, governance standards and role-based access controls.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills; demonstrates initiative and innovation in developing and improving operational or data-driven solutions.
• Meticulous and organised, with strong administrative, facilitation, communication and knowledge management skills, and the ability to translate data into clear and actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Able to adapt to a fast‑paced, continuously evolving environment, and is confident navigating ambiguity when priorities or requirements shift
• Confident and collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner across different divisions.
• Familiarity with systems thinking, process automation tools (e.g. Robotic Process Automation), track record with applying AI tools effectively in service delivery, will be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary point of contact for inquiries and issues raised by both internal and external users.
• Ensures client and project stakeholder satisfaction by minimizing rework and consistently meeting deliverable requirements, service levels, and specific performance targets.
• Steps in as a backup resource during contingency situations to maintain continuity of operations.
• Participates in periodic reviews of ticket updates from L2 Support, performing follow-ups with the team to ensure timely updates and resolution in compliance with SLA deadlines.
• Performs administrative responsibilities, including the preparation of ad-hoc reports by gathering, interpreting, and analyzing data to develop actionable insights that improve processes and optimize results

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Application Support Analyst to support Retail Applications at our client’s. In this role, you will serve as a critical bridge between our technical teams and our Japanese-speaking stakeholders, ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of our software applications. You will work in a fast-paced environment, handling complex technical issues while driving continuous improvement across our support and operations functions.

• Provide Tier 2+ application support for production systems, acting as an escalation point for complex technical incidents and service requests
• Triage, investigate, and resolve application issues by analysing logs, querying databases, and collaborating with development and infrastructure teams
• Facilitate requirements discussions and translate specifications and communicate technical concepts in both ENGLISH and JAPANESE with stakeholders in Japan who communicate solely in JAPANESE.

• Write, review, and maintain Java-based scripts or tools to automate support workflows, diagnostic processes, and operational tasks
• Perform data analysis using SQL to investigate application behaviour, identify trends, and support root cause analysis
• Adhere to and champion ITIL best practices, including:
• Incident Management — ensuring timely response, escalation, and resolution
• Problem Management — leading root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes
• Change Management — reviewing and coordinating application changes to minimise risk
• Monitor application health and performance using tools such as Splunk, or equivalent observability platforms, proactively identifying and addressing anomalies before they impact end users
• Collaborate closely with software engineering, DevOps, and product teams to relay customer feedback and drive systemic improvements
• Participate in on-call rotations and support coverage as required to meet SLA commitments

Expected qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a software engineering role or Tier 2+ customer/application support capacity
• Proficient (written and spoken) in ENGLISH and JAPANESE( Min JLPT N2 or above) to facilitate requirements discussions, translate specifications and communicate technical concepts with JAPANESE-SPEAKING ONLY stakeholders in Japan.

• Solid coding knowledge in Java and familiarity with related frameworks
• Hands-on experience with SQL and the ability to write complex queries for data investigation and analysis across relational databases
• Demonstrated experience with ITIL practices, including incident, problem, and change management processes
• Proficiency with monitoring and observability platforms such as Splunk or equivalent tools
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure in a production environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide end-user support for our Asia Pacific, MiddleEast & Atlantic offices, configuration and deployment of desktop, notebooks, printers and hardware peripherals.

• Active Directory user and group Administration.

• Setup and maintain mobile devices with corporate security software. (Airwatch / Microsoft Intune)

• Setup, maintain and troubleshoot desk phones for staff. (Cisco Call Manager)

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on hardware.

• Assist in maintaining of IT inventory.

• Assist in maintaining in-house software.

• Update system information and installation of software

• Assist in other adhoc duties as and when required.

• Report any IT issues to Line Manager.

• Regular communication and reports to Line Manager.

• Follow processes on joiners, leavers and movers.

• Log and close all cases in Service Now and escalate where needed.

• Work closely with clients and ensure any incidents or request are dealt with in a timely manner.

• Any other tasks as and when assigned by the reporting supervisor / manager.

• Take ownership of all the calls coming to service desk until the case is closed.

• Provide education and training of software to end-users.

• Regular housekeeping of all in house systems and operating procedures.

• Review systems regularly to improve and streamline work processes.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Desktop Support role.

• Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 10 & Microsoft Office 2010/2013 and 2016.

• Microsoft Azure and Office 365.

• Good knowledge of Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SCCM and Ethernet.

• Good understanding on Vmware Horizon View.

• Good knowledge on Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 / 2010 & 2013. (Creating  Users, Security Group Membership, changing an email address etc.)

• Good troubleshooting skills.

• Systematic, organized, meticulous and able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Independent, patient and willingness to learn.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Perform overtime when required. Willing to work on shifts (7am-4pm/8am-5pm/9am-6pm).

Key Responsibilities

·       Serve as the primary point of contact for all inquiries and issues raised by internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective resolution. 

·      Drive client and stakeholder satisfaction by minimizing rework and consistently meeting deliverable requirements, service level agreements (SLAs), and defined performance targets. 

·      Act as a backup resource during contingency situations to ensure uninterrupted business operations and service continuity.

·       Conduct periodic reviews of L2 Support ticket updates, proactively following up with teams to ensure timely progress and resolution in alignment with SLA commitments. 

·      Perform administrative and reporting duties, including the preparation of ad-hoc reports by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to generate actionable insights and support process improvements.

IT FINOPS Support Analyst

Quanteam is hiring an IT FINOPS Support Analyst to be seconded to one of our clients in the energy sector.

Location:

12 months in Singapore and then Melbourne, Australia.

About therole:

As a Quanteam consultant, you will be embedded within our client’s IS team, supporting a front-to-back energy trading platform acrossAustralia, Asia-Pacific and Europe. The role involves production monitoring, user support, and contributing to continuous improvement of IT systems.

Keyresponsibilities:

- Monitor the global IT platform and manage incidentsend-to-end

- Coordinate with teams in Europe and Asia in aFollow-the-Sun model

- Support local users on Finance applications (Deal Capture,Invoicing, Margin Call, Accounting ERP)

- Contribute to automation and industrialization of processes

- Maintain and improve operational procedures and monitoring tools

Profile:

- Degree in IT Engineering or Finance

- Experience in application support, ideally in a trading or financial environment

- Strong SQL skills and good scripting abilities

- Knowledge of Windows environments

- Finance/Accounting background is a plus

- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) andC# is a bonus

- Fluent English

Job Description & Requirements

My client, an investment banking is seeking an Analyst to join the team. Focus on trade support, risk management and operational efficiency for complex financial products. Ensure smooth execution, accurate settlement and regulatory compliance across global markets.

Summary

• Build and maintain strong Business relationship with various teams – Sales, Trading, Technology and other stakeholders to ensure timely resolution on complex issues
• Manage Real-time trade booking exceptions internally between the Trading and Sales desk
• Coordinate with external clients and internal teams for timely execution on Economic Affirmations , Legal Confirmations and Trade Settlements
• Monitor operational risk throughout trade processing life cycle
• Partner with Legal, Compliance and Operations team to ensure full compliance with financial regulatory reforms, internal risk management protocols and industrywide market practice
• Implement Firm polices for governing the confirmation process to strengthen fraud prevention controls globally
• Support buildout of systems and process to accommodate regulatory, industry, and new business initiatives
• Collaborate with regional and global Operations teams to execute on broad base strategies and projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline

• Proactive, enthusiastic, and creative approach with very high attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Highly collaborative and team-focused with ability to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals

• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills along with the ability to use discretion and good judgment

You should have :-

• Trade Support experience is an advantage
• Understanding of Commodities, IRP, FX market knowledge
• Minimum 1 years of working experience
• Excellent team player, able to work well inside a group and broadly across an organization; able to work independently and as a self-starter, as appropriate
• Multitask and remain composed in high pressure environment with proven ability to organize and prioritize own workload and drive results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated confidence in communicating in a variety of forums and with varied audiences
• Attention to details and a sense of urgency in escalating and resolving outstanding issues
• This is a six month contract role and maybe renewable

Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise IT networks and server systems
• Act as a single point of contact to customers/users, resolver groups, third party service providers and other departments
• Respond to hotline calls and e-mails within agreed timescales
• Take ownership of incidents/service requests reported by users, track the incidents/service requests, to ensure closure within agreed timescales
• Maintain documentation and comprehensive records of issues and problems

Requirements

• Minimum Higher NITEC in Information Technology or related field of study
• 1 to 2 years of working experience.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Prior experience in Network Operations Centre (NOC) environment preferred
• Able to work 12-hour Rotating Day and Night shift working including weekends and Public Holidays
• Work location – West

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused IT Support professional to join a dynamic service desk team. This role serves as the primary human escalation channel for end users when automated self-service or virtual agent solutions require additional intervention.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering responsive support, maintaining service quality standards, and leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance resolution efficiency and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support across multiple communication channels including phone, email, collaboration platforms, and ITSM portals
• Take ownership of tickets escalated from AI-driven support tools and ensure timely resolution
• Troubleshoot issues related to user access, authentication, Microsoft 365 applications, VPN connectivity, endpoint software, and general network access
• Accurately log, categorize, and prioritize incidents and service requests within the ITSM system
• Monitor support queues and proactively manage workload to prevent SLA breaches
• Escalate complex cases to relevant resolver teams, vendors, or onsite support when required
• Utilize AI-assisted capabilities such as automated summaries, knowledge recommendations, and guided workflows
• Maintain detailed documentation and contribute to knowledge base improvements
• Support shift rotations and contingency coverage as operationally required
• Ensure compliance with internal security, audit, and data protection policies

Requirements

• 1–2 years of IT Service Desk experience (3–5+ years for senior level consideration)
• Strong hands-on experience supporting Windows and macOS environments
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, VPN technologies, browsers, and endpoint tools
• Basic understanding of Unix or Linux environments is advantageous
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar enterprise ITSM platforms
• Solid understanding of incident and request management processes
• Ability to manage ticket workflows effectively and maintain documentation standards
• Exposure to AI-enabled support tools or chatbot workflows is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-centric approach with strong analytical and troubleshooting capability

Please send your detailed resume in MS Word format to resume@goldtecHRs.com with

• Education Level
• Working experiences
• Each employment background
• Reason for leaving each employment
• Last drawn salary
• Expected salary
• Date of availability