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Manager, Client Services - The SearchLogix Group

Responsibilities:

The Client Services Manager has a dual role of directly managing the Client Services function and driving process improvement projects. As the leader of Client Services, the candidate will direct a team of US based associates and be responsible for all order management activities. Also, the individual will lead specific process improvement and system implementation projects to drive bottom line impact.

Essential Duties:

• Support company-wide goal of no injuries or health impairment and full environmental and supply chain compliance.
• Recruit, train, and retain team of 15+ Client Services associates
• Drive positive interaction between commercial leadership and team members
• Establish solid relationships with external customers by exceeding customer requirements
• Lead by example using effective customer service techniques.
• Understand all steps of the order management process pertaining to the explosives industry
• Benchmark current capability against supply chain best practices
• Improve data integrity and utilization of order management systems
• Drive process optimization projects focusing on productivity improvements with bottom line impact working closely with client services in Canada
• Customer Satisfaction as measured by qualitative reviews of both external and internal customers
• Order to Invoice Cycle Time
• Annual Productivity Improvements


Education/Qualifications:

• BS/BA degrees or equivalent; MBA preferred but not required
• Experience with Hazardous Materials
• 7-10 years of relevant customer service/supply chain experience and/or equivalent education
• Knowledge of supply chain technologies including ERP, data warehouse, planning, and transportation management systems
• SAP experience preferred but not required
• Analytical, understanding of technical and financial data including the use of metrics to demonstrate performance
• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally
• Understanding of basic project management techniques
• Six Sigma training is preferred but not required
• Self motivated with demonstrated execution competency
• High integrity
• Willingness to travel (potentially up to 40%) within United States and Canada


Salary: $60-65k base PLUS! Excellent comprehensive benefits package!

Relocation:
No, position is in the Louisville, KY area.

Apply: Complete your candidate profile at www.searchlogixgroup.com and refer to job posting 15258SN or as a second choice, email your information and requirements to resumes@searchlogixgroup.com. Only candidates who appear to meet the above criteria will receive a response.