
Customer Service Manager
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the order to cash process at Ferrero ANZ implementing industry best practices in alignment with global processes
- Align internal targets with key customer needs and gather feedback to inform improvements
- Develop and implement initiatives to meet customer expectations
- Oversee daily customer management, including order processing, stock allocation, and release
- Define and monitor performance metrics and KPIs
- Conduct gap assessments and develop action plans to address them
- Prepare and manage service level reports with detailed root cause analysis and action plans
- Manage stock availability quotas and coordinate recovery efforts for supply shortages
- Coordinate returns with carriers and process related claims
- Communicate effectively with customers regarding current status, gaps, and improvement initiatives
- Analyze return and claim trends, identifying key drivers and reporting relevant data
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve return issues and prevent future occurrences
- Work with customers, sales teams, and carriers to optimize processes and reduce returns
- Partner with 3PL providers to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Maintain and analyze cost-to-service data and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Identify areas for improvement and propose cost-saving solutions
- Keep focus on team management and capabilities development
- University degree in Supply Chain or a related field
- Experience in leading customer service department, Food & Beverage background would be preferred
- Professional experience in customer-facing roles, with strong knowledge of the Australian FMCG sector
- Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, especially from forecasting to delivery
- Strong exposure to the order to cash process and best practices
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on insight-driven reporting
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including change and conflict resolution
- Demonstrated proactivity, accountability, resilience, and effective time management
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with consistent, high-quality deliverables
- Strong team leadership and people management capabilities
- Proficiency in MS Office and strong experience with SAP