Assistant Customer Service Manager

Mirfield Permanent £28,000 - £32,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page is partnering with this reputable organisation to recruit a permanent Assistant Customer Service Manager.
  • Immediate start
  • Long standing reputable organisation.

About Our Client

As one of the UK's leading manufacturers in its sector, this company is committed to excellence. With a strong brand reputation this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take that step up in their career.

Job Description

  • Allocate workloads to the team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of sales orders.
  • Acknowledge customer orders, providing updates on quantity adjustments, delivery changes, and other modifications.
  • Manage order amendments, keeping production and transport teams informed of any updates.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Laboratory teams, escalating issues and sharing relevant information.
  • Communicate delivery shortages to customers and provide updated delivery time lines.
  • Support team members with process-related queries and resolve escalated issues.
  • Book and track deliveries, ensuring signed delivery notes are received and returned.
  • Maintain the complaints and returns database, processing returns and raising necessary documentation.
  • Generate credit notes and sundry invoices as required.
  • Scan and verify PODs in the invoicing system, ensuring all are signed and returned, and follow up on any outstanding.
  • Execute daily invoice and billing runs, applying collection allowances or freight charges as necessary.
  • Lead and inspire the team, fostering motivation to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate team performance, setting and reviewing targets to drive success.
  • Develop team members through effective training, coaching, and management.
  • Recruit, on board, and train staff, ensuring the department is adequately resourced to handle seasonal and sales volume fluctuations.
  • Plan and organise workloads, optimising efficiency to meet specific objectives.
  • Facilitate cross-functional support, ensuring teams collaborate effectively to achieve their goals.



The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in Customer Service, a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Strong professional communication skills, essential for engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent administrative abilities, ensuring efficient and organised operations.
  • Commercial awareness, demonstrated through sound decision-making.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks.
  • Highly numerate, with the ability to manage data effectively.
  • Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Familiarity with D365 is advantageous but not essential.
  • Proven experience in team leadership, with the ability to guide and support colleagues effectively.



What's on Offer

  • Attractive salary package
  • On site free parking
  • Company discounts
  • Clear progression route
  • Company events
  • Excellent benefits package.
Contact
Danielle Hughes
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6606943
Phone number
+44 151 255 3756

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Customer Services
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Mirfield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Danielle Hughes
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3756
Job reference
JN-122024-6606943