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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

Customer Service Director

virginia beach, VA

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About this opportunity

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. lists this Customer Service Director opportunity in virginia beach, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role: To ensure the department is running smoothly and to make sure that we are providing high quality service to our customers.

Main Tasks:

Monitor daily activities of the department by utilizing the available system reports.

Monitoring emails, escalating phone call issues, assisting personnel with resolving customer service issues, finding solutions to irregular shipments.

Reporting measuring tools, interviews, hiring, posting alerts and updated vessel/port schedules, training organizing skill sets.

Monitoring progress with traffic functions, securing ocean freight/obl receipt, releasing and handling customer inquiries and request by utilizing information found in the manifest and various routing programs.

Serves as the ultimate point of contact for elevated customer service complaints.

Responsible for recognizing and correcting all procedural/workflow problems and the dissemination of all new procedures and updates.

Serves as the initial point of contact for employees on any work-related issues that may require managerial intervention.

Establish clear, measurable goals that are in line with the company’s charter and values.

Responsible for managing and monitoring dedicated team. This includes personnel issues, performance and non - performance actions.

Responsible for ensuring all staffing levels are met.

Responsible for ensuring that all subordinates are in accordance with all Zim’s policies and procedures.

Responsible for planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees. Planning and directing team assignments.

Promote team environment through positive reinforcement and application of company policies and procedures.

Participating in implementing and improving business processes, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

10-15 years related experience, including 10 years in a leadership or management role.

2-4 years of project management experience. PMP certificate – an advantage.

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, Word and Outlook software required.

Experience in shipping/ FF – an advantage

The Customer Service department ensures our customers receive the best experience and personal touch, by defining work processes, conducting professional training, and developing digital tools facilitating business with ZIM.

Our teams work to differentiate ZIM from its competitors as the most customer-centric carrier in the industry.

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Worksite address

virginia beach, VA, 23450, US

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