Supervisor - Customer Service Representative
Reports to :- Operations Manager
Job Summary
The Customer Service Representative Supervisor/Manager will primarily be
responsible of ensuring smooth and efficient service to customers and supporting the
customer base by resolving questions, concerns, and technical issues, as well as
handling customer inquiries and complaints which are escalating from other
departments. This position will be accountable to manage a CSR team to ensure that
customers are satisfied with the issue resolution as well as the resolution process itself.
Team Supervisor will also be responsible of ensuring the CSR/Dispatch plan is carried
out as intended and any variances are reported to the Operations Manager as soon as
possible on a timely basis. The Customer Service Representative must possess a high
school diploma, graduation, or equivalent, and three years of Supervising/Managerial
experience in LTL/FTL Logistics Customer Service. Must have excellent
communication skills.
Competency
Client/Customer Focus
Communication
Cultural Sensitivity
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Time Management
Professionalism
Job Duties
Support customer base by resolving questions, concerns, and technical issues,
as well as handling customer inquiries and complaints which are escalated from
other departments
Train new CSR staff as directed by Dispatch manager
Assisting staff with their workload if possible
Assisting with claims.
Accept loads and accurately enter same in fleet manager as assigned based on
criteria provided.
Create and manage tracking and tracing reports as required by customers or
team members to ensure timely communication
Updating EDI Events
Ensure that customers are satisfied with the issue resolution as well as the
resolution process itself
Analyze problems and make recommendations as to root causes and corrective
actions
Always maintain and train team on professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and
sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner
Proactively attend to customer complaints in a professional manner
Ensure the CSR team address and resolve customer inquiries regarding the
status of orders and any payment, and refund errors in a timely manner
Ensure the CSR team respond to customer service calls in a courteous and
professional manner
Develop and build relationships with new accounts and develop additional
contacts within existing accounts
Job Requirements
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Three years of experience in managing LTL/FTL customer service.
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally
at all times
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
Demonstrated leadership skills
High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively
in a diverse environment
Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
Ability to adapt to new technology
Working Conditions
Occasional overtime
Fast Paced
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Experience:
- LTL/FTL related: 3 years (required)
Language:
- Fluent English - Great Communication Skills (required)
Work Location: In person