Customer Service Advisor

Manpower Group (UK); Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Customer Care professional to act as the central link between customers, operations, sales and GBS. You will ensure customer requirements are fulfilled efficiently and cost-effectively.

You will build strong customer relationships, manage the complete order-to-shipment cycle, and support onboarding of new customers while coordinating with planning and forecasting teams.

Qualifications

• English + additional language(s) as needed.
• 2-3 years industry experience, including customer-facing roles.
• High School/Secondary Education required; Associate/University Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute Customer Care strategy aligned with global guidelines.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions where needed.
• Identify and support continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Support assigned customers and affiliates to fulfil order requirements; escalate issues when required.
• Collaborate with Customer Care team to provide superior service.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, operations, sales, and GBS.
• Manage the full order-to-invoice cycle.

Skills

Customer oriented

Action oriented

Autonomous

Time management

Priority setting

Problem solving

Conflict management

Collaboration

Strong communication

Education

High School/Secondary Education

Associate or University Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overall Mission

Act as the central link between customers, operations, sales, and GBS to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled efficiently and cost-effectively. Build strong customer relationships, represent the Voice of the Customer, and manage the complete order-to-shipment process for assigned accounts.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute Customer Care strategy aligned with global guidelines.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions where needed.

• Identify and support continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Participate in internal projects relevant to Customer Care.

• Support assigned customers and affiliates to fulfil order requirements; escalate issues when required.
• Collaborate with Customer Care team to provide superior service.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, operations, sales, and GBS.
• Manage order changes, issue resolution, and customer complaints.
• Manage the full order-to-invoice cycle.
• Handle blocked or prioritized orders and customer returns.
• Build strong customer relationships and manage expectations.
• Analyse demand and forecasts; coordinate with planning on inventory needs.
• Participate in demand planning meetings.
• Maintain accurate customer records.
• Provide backup support for colleagues' accounts when needed.
• Identify trends impacting customer experience and communicate insights.
• Support onboarding of new customers.
• Participate in customer visits and presentations.

Education & Qualifications

• High School/Secondary Education required.
• Associate or University Degree preferred.
• English + additional language(s) as needed.
• 2-3 years industry experience, including customer-facing roles.

Required Competencies

• Customer oriented
• Action oriented
• Autonomous
• Time management
• Priority setting
• Problem solving
• Conflict management
• Collaboration
• Strong communication skills

Required Skills

• SAP and related processes
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication
• S&OP / basic project management understanding
• Knowledge of fragrance market (preferred)
• Knowledge of Incoterms & shipping terminology
• Flexibility and teamwork