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Customer Service Manager

Customer Service Manager

CompanyFreudenberg Group
LocationDurham, NC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Strong management and supervisory capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively resolve customer issues while maintaining professionalism.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills for team development.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Responsibilities

  • Finished Goods & Raw Materials Management: Experience in managing both finished goods and raw materials within the consumer goods industry, focusing on ensuring the life cycle runs efficiently from production to delivery.
  • Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Amazon.com) and understanding of the impact on end-user interactions and point-of-sale.
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, especially for managing orders, inventory, and financial transactions.
  • Ability to manage a portfolio of products, ensuring effective pricing and overall lifecycle management.
  • Expertise in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems, specifically for handling orders, ASNs, and working with external vendors, business partners, and carriers.
  • Experience with logistics, shipping, and managing relationships with carriers, such as ensuring timely pickup and resolving shipping issues.
  • Sales Team Management: Experience in managing and guiding a sales team to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Strong customer service skills, particularly in troubleshooting, resolving issues, and communicating with buyers, stores, and logistics teams.
  • Ability to investigate issues, find solutions, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of shipping processes and penalties for delays or incomplete orders, and strategies to minimize fines and improve on-time delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.