Customer Service Supervisor

SEKO Logistics • Carson, CA

5d • $76,500 - $109,350 • Onsite

About The Position

SEKO started out in business in 1976, operating out of a single Chicago office. Since then, we have built a solid reputation throughout the world as an innovative and flexible provider of first-class logistics services. We provide complete Supply Chain Solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. We also lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information and give our growing customer base true supply chain visibility. With over 120 offices in 40 countries worldwide, our unique shareholder management model enables you to benefit from Global implementation experience and expertise across all industry sectors, coupled with vital in-country knowledge and service at the local level.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of customer service, and standard office practices and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Proficient standard office equipment skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong people skills.
• Excellent phone etiquette.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of U.S. or international currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Problem-solving skills
• Skilled in negotiation
• Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and customers.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize demanding environments with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage through conflict with a positive, flexible attitude
• Must be flexible, able to balance multiple tasks and changing priorities, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to display a strong sense of urgency and good judgment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Nice To Haves

• 4 years of customer service experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or distribution experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervising and developing the customer service team, focused on exceeding client expectations, and driving ownership and accountability amongst team members.
• Strategize and monitor the daily activities of customer service operations.
• Assist customer service staff with duties where required.
• Ensure that all aspects of the customer service department are set up to exceed company goals. and preparing plans to address areas that are under performing
• Develop service procedures, policies, and standards
• Take ownership of customers issues and follow all customer SOP's
• Keep accurate records and document customer service actions and discussions
• Analyze statistics and compile accurate reports
• Control resources and utilize assets to achieve qualitative and quantitative targets
• Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities of the team to ensure optimal shift/team logistics
• Carry out performance evaluations of the team members
• Comply with SEKO’s C-TPAT Security Profile
• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription coverage)
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Commuter Account (IL only)
• Flexible Spendings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Accident
• Critical Illness and hospital indemnity program
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Wellbeing Program
• Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)
• Contributory Savings Plan (401k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree