Customer Service Director

ZIM

$110K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 10-15 years in relevant field, with 10 years in leadership or management.
  • 2-4 years of project management experience; PMP certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Shipping or freight forwarding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor daily activities through system reports.
  • Assist team in resolving customer service issues and escalating concerns.
  • Report on measuring tools, conduct interviews, and manage staff training.
  • Oversee traffic functions and handle customer inquiries using manifests.
  • Act as the main contact for escalated customer complaints.
  • Identify and correct workflow issues; share updates on procedures.
  • Serve as the initial contact for employee-managerial work-related issues.
  • Set measurable goals aligned with company values.
  • Manage staffing and team performance; address personnel issues.
  • Plan and direct team assignments and ensure policy compliance.
  • Foster a positive team environment through reinforcement and adherence to policies.
  • Participate in improving business processes and procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive team environment fostering growth.
  • Flexible work arrangements when applicable.
  • Employee recognition programs.
Full Job Description
Description

Main Purpose of the Role:

To ensure the department is running smoothly and to make sure that we are providing high quality service to our customers.

Main Tasks:

  • Monitor daily activities of the department by utilizing the available system reports.
  • Monitoring emails, escalating phone call issues, assisting personnel with resolving customer service issues, finding solutions to irregular shipments.
  • Reporting measuring tools, interviews, hiring, posting alerts and updated vessel/port schedules, training organizing skill sets.
  • Monitoring progress with traffic functions, securing ocean freight/obl receipt, releasing and handling customer inquiries and request by utilizing information found in the manifest and various routing programs.
  • Serves as the ultimate point of contact for elevated customer service complaints.
  • Responsible for recognizing and correcting all procedural/workflow problems and the dissemination of all new procedures and updates.
  • Serves as the initial point of contact for employees on any work-related issues that may require managerial intervention.
  • Establish clear, measurable goals that are in line with the company's charter and values.
  • Responsible for managing and monitoring dedicated team. This includes personnel issues, performance and non - performance actions.
  • Responsible for ensuring all staffing levels are met.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all subordinates are in accordance with all Zim's policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees. Planning and directing team assignments.
  • Promote team environment through positive reinforcement and application of company policies and procedures.
  • Participating in implementing and improving business processes, policies and procedures.


Requirements
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10-15 years related experience, including 10 years in a leadership or management role.
• 2-4 years of project management experience. PMP certificate - an advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, Word and Outlook software required.
• Experience in shipping/ FF - an advantage

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