Customer Service Operations Supervisor North America (Professional B2B) (f/m/d)
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions · Aurora, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridOTHR$75k–$80k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage Key Accounts (OTC) in SAP system, and support order processing of other Coordinators.
- Manage order processing issues and escalate topics appropriately.
- Supervise direct reports, providing guidance daily as needed for optimal customer service.
- Manage employee performance and goals.
- Collaborate with Country Manager to maintain SAP pricing, rebates, and credits utilizing 4-eyes compliance.
- Escalate topics to SAP Key User for resolution.
- Lead adherence to Customer Master Data, Reporting, & Scorecard Requirements.
- Take appropriate action to correct and identify issues and escalate as appropriate.
- Fine recoupment, includes knowing fine policies/procedures of all accounts, researching infractions with the CIC Team, contesting/delegating tasks for contesting, as well as monthly reporting to SCM Manager and Country Managers.
- Collaborate with SCM Manager and CIC Coordinators to develop and document new/existing processes.
- Create onboarding plan for new hires in collaboration with SCM and Country Manager, to include participation from entire CIC Team.
- Represent CIC Department during Monthly Team calls and presentations.
- Collaborate with the CIC Coordinators to ensure priority topics are included.
- Analyze customer ordering patterns and make suggestions for improved efficiency.
- Support the Go Autonomous initiative for automated order entry, escalating and troubleshooting in coordination with CIC Coordinators and Global Leads.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 4 years of experience in B2B Customer Service environment or relevant lead/supervisor role supporting a manufacturing or production-based company.
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ERP-based programs (SAP strongly preferred), as well as EDI and MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to make important decisions in a fast-paced environment that affect company metrics and have financial implications.
- Must be able to multi-task and work on multiple projects at one time.
- Problem solving skills, including the ability to diffuse situations and immediately offer solutions.
- Flexibility for minimal travel (typically twice/year), including Canada.
- Able to work a hybrid schedule with 3 days/week on-site (Aurora, IL, 60502).