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BIC Corporation Manager, Customer Service in Shelton, Connecticut
Manager, Customer Service
6780
Supply Chain
Shelton, CT, US
For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.
As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.
Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.
It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.
As the Manager of Customer Service you will have a key position within Supply Chain that is responsible for managing daily operations and coaching the Customer Service Leads and Customer Service Representatives. The position is responsible for; ensuring there is an excellent vendor – customer relationship between BIC and our customers, achieving prescribed company objectives in regard to budget, productivity, and OTIF levels.
The Manager provides continuous training and opportunities to promote growth.
This position has a high level of autonomy to work cross-functionally and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll Do:
Understand the complete Order To Cash process of the company to find improvements that allow the implementation and / or improvement of processes that allow the company to be more agile and have a better flow of our orders from receipt to delivery and collection
Participate in the Joint Business Growth Plan with our Clients and the BIC Commercial Team
Identifies and implements continuous improvement projects in collaboration with managed accounts to constantly improve performance and customer satisfaction
Oversees management of critical stock issues, shipping conflicts, special requests from customers and product transitions to deliver orders on-time and complete
Develop analytical skills of staff to allow users to proactively utilize reports and customer websites to compare and monitor service level activity
What You'll Need:
B.S. Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
8-10 years in consumer packaged goods (CPG) preferred, customer account management, customer service, and/or logistics management experience required
Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred
Strong leadership capabilities
Strong cross functional collaborative skills, and ability to manage the diverse goals of a matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to identify issues and implement corrective action with timely follow up
Capable of interfacing effectively at all levels both internally and externally
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Key competencies include focusing on goals, communication and collaboration, sound judgment, leading others to work together, customer focus and effective decision making
Experience and proficient with JDE Edwards One World, COGNOS, and Power BI
Solid computer skills – Excel, Word, Power Point.
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BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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