Expeditors
Distribution Customer Service Lead
Expeditors, Peabody, Massachusetts, us, 01960
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Scope of Position
Lead day to day customer service activity by upholding accountability and excellence for distribution and drive efficiencies and process improvements. Work hand in hand with operations leads to ensure that customer service team is meeting needs of our customers.
Major Duties and Responsibilities - As contained in the Operational Process Standards manual
Oversee the processing of distribution receipts and shipments per Operational Standards Process manual
Drive implementation of workflow and exception management – hold team accountable to a clean workflow
Oversee any branch/product DBO or GBO rollouts and actively engage in efficiency projects
Drive effective customer service for all distribution accounts and mentor team to strive for best in class customer service
Train peers as needed and oversee assigned staff per organization chart
Be a driving force for the Distribution team in setting the standard for operational excellence and quality customer service
Audit files – spot check areas of concern on an ongoing basis
Monitor diligent notes on all hold items and returns
Run metric reports, including Power BI Dashboards to trend and report on metrics
Billing management, EDI efficiencies
Mentor team and develop Up & Comers
Drive daily huddles and meetings with staff
Support Sales initiatives as needed and help to develop leads
Integrate processes with warehouse day and night staff and strive for synergies within all products
Support for inventory management and oversight
Any other function deemed necessary by Manager
Preferred 4 year college degree
1-2 years of Distribution and warehousing experience
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods (50% of the time)
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Fully proficient with various software applications (i.e. mainframe systems: Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel) preferably with a base knowledge of inventory control
Strong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude
Display ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
Health Plan: Medical
Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
Growth opportunities within the company
Employee Referral Program Bonus
Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Scope of Position
Lead day to day customer service activity by upholding accountability and excellence for distribution and drive efficiencies and process improvements. Work hand in hand with operations leads to ensure that customer service team is meeting needs of our customers.
Major Duties and Responsibilities - As contained in the Operational Process Standards manual
Oversee the processing of distribution receipts and shipments per Operational Standards Process manual
Drive implementation of workflow and exception management – hold team accountable to a clean workflow
Oversee any branch/product DBO or GBO rollouts and actively engage in efficiency projects
Drive effective customer service for all distribution accounts and mentor team to strive for best in class customer service
Train peers as needed and oversee assigned staff per organization chart
Be a driving force for the Distribution team in setting the standard for operational excellence and quality customer service
Audit files – spot check areas of concern on an ongoing basis
Monitor diligent notes on all hold items and returns
Run metric reports, including Power BI Dashboards to trend and report on metrics
Billing management, EDI efficiencies
Mentor team and develop Up & Comers
Drive daily huddles and meetings with staff
Support Sales initiatives as needed and help to develop leads
Integrate processes with warehouse day and night staff and strive for synergies within all products
Support for inventory management and oversight
Any other function deemed necessary by Manager
Preferred 4 year college degree
1-2 years of Distribution and warehousing experience
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods (50% of the time)
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Fully proficient with various software applications (i.e. mainframe systems: Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel) preferably with a base knowledge of inventory control
Strong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude
Display ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
Health Plan: Medical
Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
Growth opportunities within the company
Employee Referral Program Bonus