Senior Manager - Customer Service - Exports Business

Job Referrence - 4129742/001_158435800180893

Industry - Logistics / SCM / Freight / Shipping

Skills - customer service, account management, escalation management, customer operations

Job Type - Permanent

Description :

- Ensure overall delivery and quality of the business offerings to customers.

- Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivated work environment, and creating innovative approaches for improvement.

Client Details:

A shipping MNC, one of the top 5 largest container carrier in terms of vessel capacity. The company operates in 392 offices in 129 countries with largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers

Job Description:

Job Description:

- Create a "Customer Service Culture" delivering quality service and improved customer satisfaction.

- Coach and develop individual department managers and staff. Have regular performance reviews in line with company's policy and Area Management requirement.

- Build, maintain and develop partnerships with individuals and groups within the organization

- Continually strive to create operational efficiencies within the Customer Service processes.

- Create an environment and maintain an open communication channel within Department, Area and Region.

- Ensure QEM principles are followed and promoted within department.

- Work closely with all Stakeholders on process improvement and communication.

- Drive cross functional collaboration between Regional Departments, GSC and Area offices.

Success Criteria for Position :

- Team player with a proactive attitude with strong Leadership skills, ability to motivate people.

- Business Focus, Ability to adopt company's business strategies.

- Analytical, proactive way of working, ability to assert oneself.

- Result Driven and Customer and service orientated.

- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across several cultures.

- Capacity to work under pressure, goal and deadline driven.

- Attention to detail and accountability for team performance is important.

- Enthusiasm and a promoter of team spirit and team accountability.

- Willingness to work overtime and to be on standby.

- Mobile and willing to relocate if required.

Business Systems/IT:

- Good knowledge of user application systems (MS Office, Word, Excel).

- Expert Knowledge of internal processes, systems and controls.

- Knowledge Process Mapping and Six Sigma / Lean Methods (an advantage).

Key Deliverables/ Outcomes:

- Overall expert knowledge of the Import and Export Processes and understanding of the Shipping industry as a whole.

- Good knowledge and responsibility in Area Customer Service (an advantage).

- Commercial experience (an advantage).

- Exposure to working within a different geographical Area.

- Effective time management and planning skills.

- Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Profile :

- The client is looking for someone with at least 10-15 years'years' experience along with an Engineering degree and an MBA. Previous experience of having handled customer service in shipping industry.

- The role involves managing a significantly large staff span and hence strong people management and cross functional leadership experience is a must.

Job Offer:

Opportunity to be a part of a meritocratic environment with strong level of independence to drive the company forward besides working with the board on key strategic initiatives.

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Contact - Nishita Shah - +91 (0) 22 4236 3358

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