Manager, Customer/Client Services

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services, including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage. Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data-driven solutions across complex supply chains. Our work is complex, fast-moving, and highly collaborative, and we value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.

About the Role

This is a full-time, hybrid/remote/onsite position with supervisory responsibilities for approximately 8 associates. The role requires travel across Alaska locations to support training, process standardization, and operational initiatives. The Customer Service Manager is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience by leading and developing a team of customer service representatives, ensuring professional, empathetic, and efficient customer interactions while meeting internal performance and service-level goals.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service & Customer Success
  • Oversee customer accounts from a Customer Success Management perspective.
  • Ensure customer interactions and service commitments are handled professionally, accurately, and efficiently.
  • Conduct bi-weekly customer satisfaction and health-check feedback sessions.
  • Monitor customer concerns and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
  • Serve as a key liaison between customer service, dispatch, leadership, and other internal stakeholders.
• New Customer Onboarding
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all new customer onboarding activities.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the company's business portfolio and workflows associated with new accounts.
  • Train and guide new team members on customer expectations, account requirements, processes, and service standards.
  • Ensure new accounts are transitioned smoothly into ongoing operations.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Supervise approximately 8 associates in accordance with company policies and customer service standards.
  • Assign roles and organize workloads to ensure timely and accurate execution of customer orders and service commitments.
  • Train, coach, and develop employees to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Foster a safe, supportive, and accountable work environment.
  • Empower employees to resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.
  • Address performance issues and provide ongoing feedback and development.
• Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop operational strategies that improve service delivery and exceed customer expectations.
  • Implement LEAN practices and quality management systems to promote consistent, high-quality outcomes.
  • Continuously assess and improve processes to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance the customer experience.
  • Maintain clear and current process documentation and SOPs.
  • Identify operational risks and recommend corrective action plans.
• Performance & KPI Management
  • Monitor key performance indicators related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
  • Track and analyze:
    • Customer Satisfaction and Health Check Feedback
    • Forecast Accuracy versus Actual Volume
    • Response Time to Escalations
    • Adherence to Internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Report ongoing issues, trends, and performance risks to the Terminal Manager.
  • Recommend and implement action plans to address operational and customer-service gaps.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Approximately 3.5+ years of experience in logistics or a related industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse, transportation, and supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with TruckMate and other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial, business, and strategic management.
• Experience with customer success, customer service operations, and account management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and qualitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong professionalism, accountability, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety, security, and operational excellence.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $97,500 – $166,000 annually. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors including skills, experience, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.

Schedule

The position requires a minimum of 30 hours per week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes; however, the expected schedule averages approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime required as scheduled.

Travel

Travel throughout Alaska may be required to support training initiatives, standardize operational processes, and collaboratively address operational challenges across locations.

Benefits

• Medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Discounts with preferred vendors