Customer Service Consultant

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Vontier Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CUSTOMER SERVICE CONSULTANT

DEPARTMENT: CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE: CUSTOMER SERVICE

REPORTING TO : CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA

ADDITIONAL INFO:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Customer Service Assistant is tasked with to drive all the back-office activities necessary to receive, to process and confirm customers' orders timely, for any customers within the MENA region especially Northwest Africa and for any customer buying Solution driven products offered for the Retails and Fuelling Solutions Industry. The role has the objective to maximize the efficiency in order intake and revenue for the given period and to match customers' delivery time expectation and to improve or enhance our customer's experience. He/She is also responsible to manage all outbound customs and trade issues and maintain all relevant customers' data.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Full understanding of international trade requirements especially within the Africa region Assessing and processing orders with factories and customers Evaluation of orders and get necessary approval like pricing, discount, shipping information, etc. before processing orders Logging of all orders and tracking details of shipments in Sales Force Co-ordinating with factories on production lead times and ensure order readiness Attend calls with all factories to understand production issues and discuss ways to improve delivery times Ensuring an appropriate order flow with the compliance to organizational policies Co-ordinating with the finance department to resolve invoice and pricing issues Monitoring and evaluation of all orders and sales processes as well as provide weekly reports to all customers Management of the communication with the sales department and customers Working with factory and customers for inspection processes to ensure smooth shipment Check the accuracy of the shipping documents and work pro-actively to avoid any issues during custom clearance File all documents on respective order folders and share the same with customers, sales, AR team when necessary Work with factory / customer on Letter of Credits and provide necessary inputs Co-ordinating with forwarders and customers on shipments deliveries Logging, monitoring and evaluation of all order issues Assistance to Sales teams in obtaining required proforma documents and related information as required

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As per Board-approved DOA and as necessary for functions outside the DOA. As delegated by the Managing Director, when necessary.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

Internal External

Head of Departments Key Accounts Managers Regional Sales Managers Finance team Factories Suppliers Customers Freight agents

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (INDICATORS)

Leading: Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction Lagging: Revenue growth, On time response and delivery

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

Education/ achievements

Degree in relevant field Equivalent Experience

Experience/ Knowledge

5-year customer service experience Experience in Sales Management Experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Experience in International Trade Knowledge of import/export carriers and customs matters.

Preferred

Customer service experience in a similar industry Further studies to include Logistics and supply chain. Further knowledge to includeInternational Trade Experience on Sales Force an advantage

Specific Skills

Strong Excel dashboard and visual presentation skills Significant attention to detail Problem solving and decision-making skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal & Written) Strong teamwork attitude Fuel Retail industry knowledge and experience Extensive knowledge of internal MRP processes and infrastructure

Language Proficiency

English - Full Professional Proficiency French – Full Professional Proficiency Portuguese - Full Professional Proficiency

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS

Competency Descriptors

Customer Obsessed

Solicits voice of the customer and drives actions to improve customer experience Holds others accountable for meeting customer needs Addresses gaps in the team's ability to meet emerging customer needs Continuously improves processes to be more aligned with the customers

Inspiring

Thinks beyond the day-to-day, taking a long-term, big-picture view of the business. Clarifies the organization's vision and strategy to the team, and ensures that efforts are prioritized to support them Leads the team to pursue possibilities that will create sustainable value

Build extraordinary Teams

Nurtures and develops promising ideas through prototyping and experimentation Challenges others to develop breakthrough solutions Ensures that varied perspectives are included in the process of innovation Encourages others to address challenges in new and better ways

Courageous

Builds energy and optimism in others in support of Our Shared Purpose Communicates the vision of the organization in a way that others can relate to and buy into Helps others envision a greater sense of what is possible for the organization's future Ensures that others understand how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference

Deliver results

Builds a cohesive team that drives the goals and success of the organization. Communicates clear goals and roles to team members Builds a team that has the right mix of skills and leverages the strengths of individual members Celebrates team accomplishments

Adaptable

Coaches people on how to take a stand in the face of adversity when they believe in something Confronts tough organizational issues and disagreements Delivers difficult messages directly Demonstrates the courage to say "no" when necessary

Innovative for Impact

Sets high expectations and leads others to achieve results through VBS Leads others to persist despite setbacks or obstacles Creates a sense of urgency in the team to deliver on time, high quality results with an unwavering commitment to our values and standards of conduct Drives a track record of continuous improvement and sustainability

Strategic

Leads experimentation to find the best solution Shares lessons learned from both successes and failures Creates opportunities for self and others to try new things Applies the lessons from different experiences to new situations

Lead with VBS

Establish VBS credibility through demonstrating the ability to leading Kaizen events Coaches leaders on how to use VBS to address business challenges and opportunities, including selecting the appropriate tool and how to apply to generate results Builds VBS expertise of the team, establishing and growing capable VBSL support and VBS Champion resources that can support the team Willing to seek out subject matter experts in VBS in order to build capability within the organization #LI-DC2

Gilbarco Veeder-Root represents the leading brands of solutions and technologies that provide convenience, control, and environmental integrity for retail fueling and adjacent markets. In 2002, the Gilbarco and Veeder-Root companies combined into one marketing brand, with distinctive and complementary business lines, services, and sales capabilities. Veeder-Root is the world's leading supplier of automatic tank gauging and fuel management systems and one of the few companies in the industry to design, manufacture and service its own products; supplying and integrating the broadest range of new and proven technologies to reduce cost of ownership, enhance environmental integrity, and improve performance and profitability for petroleum marketers and commercial fueling enterprises worldwide.

Vontier is a $3B global industrial technology company focused on smarter transportation and mobility. Our five operating companies—Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Global Traffic Technologies, Teletrac Navman, Matco Tools, and Hennessy Industries—are united by a powerful purpose: mobilizing the future to create a better world. Our portfolio of trusted brands includes market-leading expertise in mobility technologies, retail and commercial fueling, fleet management, telematics, vehicle diagnostics and repair, and smart cities. Vontier's pioneering solutions advance safety, security, efficiency, and environmental compliance worldwide.

Energized by our shared purpose and values, we have a strong culture shaped by a deep organization-wide commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) and corporate responsibility. Eight vibrant global employee resource groups serve as powerful focal points for connection, community, and advocacy, and we actively support community causes through Vontier Cares. We offer flexible remote and in-person, open-space work options.



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