Customer Controller

Culina Group; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider based in Warrington is seeking a Customer Controller to join their Customer Service team. The role involves providing outstanding contract support and customer service in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service and strong skills in geography and Microsoft systems. The position offers a competitive salary of £26,944 per annum and includes benefits like annual leave, pension contributions, and wellness programs.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

5% employee pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Reward and recognition programs

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer service environment is essential.
• Knowledge in geography or transport logistics is preferred.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first contact point for customers about their deliveries.
• Ensure customer orders are accurately entered in the system.
• Liaise with planning teams to meet customer delivery needs.
• Monitor customer delivery compliance and investigate issues.
• Complete necessary reports as per customer or business requirements.

Skills

Customer service experience

Geographical knowledge

Numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Customer Controller to join our Customer Service team at our Warrington site.

As a Customer Controller you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers, offering great contract support and customer service in a fast-paced, encouraging environment to provide a continuous professional service to Stobart customers.

Shift: 4 on 4 off nights, 18.00-06.00

Salary:£26,944 per annum

Key Duties of Customer Controller:

• To act as the first point of contact with our Customer about their deliveries from prior to collection to delivery; escalating issues as required
• Ensure all customer orders are accurately created on ESL in-house system for delivery as per customer’s requirements
• Liaise with Planning Teams and action change requests to ensure consignments are collected and delivered to customer requirements
• Action Driverline calls
• To liaise with the Forecasting, Planning and AM teams regarding extra or short notice loads, and any additional costs if applicable
• Proactively monitor customer delivery compliance and investigate late and failed deliveries through to satisfactory conclusion, reporting as required.
• Ensure information being reported is accurate; seeking sign off from CS Manager when guidance is required.
• Requirement to learn and use Customer specific systems
• Ensure all additional costs are captured and reported correctly within the agreed timeframe
• Complete reports i.e. Customer dashboards, discrepancy reports, etc. as per our Customer or the Business requirements, liaising with CS Manager / Account Manager
• Ensuring all consignments are rated accurately to our Commercial rate card and within agreed timescales
• Complete a daily task list as confirmation all requirements are fulfilled before end of day
• Support Customer Service team as a whole as and when required / asked
• Keep up to date with news items, vacancies and process updates as detailed on the ESL Intranet system

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a customer service environment.
• Decent geographical or transport knowledge.
• Good numeracy and literacy level in order to carry out tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Able to work in a fast paced, pressurised environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft systems; Excel and Outlook in particular.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to makeStobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave -20 days inclusive of Bank holidays.
• Pension -We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5%employee and 3%employer contribution.
• Wellness -Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!