Summary:
The role of a Customer Service Lead is integral to the success of a Customer Service team and, ultimately, the entire organization. By managing escalations and improving processes, the incumbent ensures customers receive timely and effective assistance.
The Customer Service Representative is responsible for providing and maintaining excellent customer support to ensure the delivery of high-quality service to Cerelia Bakery customers, sales team, and plant operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Provide outstanding customer service to improve customer satisfaction and relationships.
- Assist with the execution and transition into EDI; manage daily EDI errors and new implementations.
- Research, compose, and maintain effective correspondence and templates for departmental communication, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
- Interface with customers and sales representatives to handle pre-sales and post-sales service functions.
- Monitor orders and collaborate with plant production teams to supervise orders, ensuring timely delivery of all products to customers.
- Handle and resolve customer complaints/inquiries via mail or phone in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain a competent understanding of Cerelia Bakery Canada LP products and customers.
- Coordinate, analyze, and improve customer service functions to meet company goals and standards.
- Develop and execute plans to ensure continuity of customer service processes during unplanned absences of team members.
- Review current orders to optimize truck loads with appropriate quantities and delivery locations.
- Learn to use Power BI reports and other analytics platforms.
- Ensure timely sending of invoices to non-EDI customers, maintain accurate records, and follow up on outstanding payments. Verify invoice accuracy before processing.
- Address pricing issues, pallet configurations, and identify root causes of problems promptly.
- Ensure all samples are entered correctly, limiting 3PL transfers and optimizing shipment methods for cost savings.
- Regularly monitor and analyze KPIs to track team performance, identify issues, and implement improvements.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Foster a positive and supportive work environment that encourages motivation, engagement, and high productivity.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and programs (GMP, Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, etc.) at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.