Manage and drive the stakeholder engagement between sales and production to ensure customer expectations are exceeded
Track and manage customer query resolution efficiently
Provide accurate reporting on scorecard performance and trend analyses for input into DS executive strategic and tactical decisions
Daily review of shipping orders to drive OTD and escalate issues as and when
Accurate Sales and Production Planning Input
Ensure all orders and forecasts are correct and inputs into the various S&OP systems is accurate and updated frequently
Liaise efficiently between sales and production to ensure problems are proactively dealt with to avoid OTD delays or negative customer experiences.
Provide team updates around Quality and Service delivery as well as plans for any necessary changes.
Prepare sales order reports to drive accurate forecasting
Actively participate in S&OP weekly reviews to provide input and direction on customer service strategies
People Management
Implement and drive performance management aligned to the key drivers for the DS business
Ensure that development plans are in place and implemented to improve the skills, knowledge, and behaviors of the team
Develop a team culture of customer service excellence internally and externally
Ensure that all team actions are aligned to the scorecard
Driving Continuous Improvement and Cost Efficiencies
Responsible for documenting and implementing Standard Operating Procedures
Owns and manages other commercial actions such as Tariffs, Duties, and Surcharges to ensure they are documented and implemented properly
Owns and manages the Pricing Change Process to ensure any pricing change is documented and drive compliance to the process
Continuously review and streamline service level expectations, implement best practices to maintain and improve service levels
Competencies (skills, knowledge, and behaviors)- job level appropriate:
Essential
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal savvy
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Plans and organizes
Attention to detail
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Prioritization skills
Customer focus
Strong analytical and strategic skills
Success in leading teams
Experience with MRP/ERP, S&OP, and CRM.
Preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Leadership skills
Coaching skills
Education and Experience
Related tertiary qualification eg Marketing or Business Management
10 years management experience in a dynamic, customer service, customer care oriented, environment.
Additional Job Details
Management – M2
Organizational Impact Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g., less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals Communication & Influence Communicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family, which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures Innovation & Complexity Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues Leadership & Talent Management Manages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results Typically has hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval Knowledge & Experience Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization Typically has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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