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Senior Representative, Customer Service and Support (1st Shift) - Willoughby OH

Salary

$42k

Min Experience

5 years

Location

Willoughby, Ohio, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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About the role

Overview:

The Senior Representative, Customer Service is responsible for ensuring that customer orders are processed accurately and efficiently, container loads are maximized, and orders are fulfilled in a timely and cost-effective manner.  Work collaboratively with other teams and stakeholders, including external vendors, to meet customer expectations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Operational

  • Monitor and analyze order fulfillment metrics such as order cycle time and order accuracy; take corrective actions to rectify service level provided where necessary.
  • For selected staff, support Vendor Logistics Program to secure new businesses and deepening business relationships with current customers.

Stakeholders Management

  • Provide excellent customer service at all times and address any customer concerns or issues in a timely and professional manner. Communicate effectively with customers to ensure that their orders are fulfilled to their satisfaction and their expectations are met.
  • Continuously identify service gaps, give recommendations and implement solutions to enhance greater customers’ satisfaction.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to promote repeating business and customer loyalty.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and objectives. 
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled efficiently and accurately.
  • Maintain and build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Insights and Reporting

  • Generate and analyze reports on order fulfillment metrics and identify areas for improvement.
  • Identify areas for improvements in current processes and provide suggestions for improvements. Work with Supervisor/Manager to execute initiatives to improve order fulfillment processes and increase efficiency. 
  • Prepare performance metrics and other relevant data for Supervisor/Manager's presentation to key stakeholders; ensure periodic variances are explained and accounted for timely and accurately. 

Qualifications

Experience:

General Experience

  • Minimum 5 year of relevant work experience. 
  • Able to guide and mentor junior colleagues for day-to-day operations
  • Provide On-the-Job training and engage cross-function stakeholders independently.
  • Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Strong command of English language.

Managerial Experience

  • Not applicable

The hourly wage for this position is $20.34.

Candidates are eligible for the following benefits: 

• PTO
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program

About the company

APL Logistics Ltd. (APLL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE), a Japan-based freight forwarding and transportation company. As a global supply chain specialist, APL Logistics trades in more than 60 countries, serving the automotive, consumer, industrials, and retail verticals. Headquartered in Singapore and USA, APL Logistics has locations across the globe.

Skills

communication skills
compliance
cross-functional
customer service