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This position reports to the Associate Director – Global Customer Service. The incumbent is responsible for providing day to day work direction to the Global Distributor Experience Team, drive improvement of customer service and back-office distributor processes and procedures that support Avanos business plans and strategies. This position ensures that team performance goals are met, as well as coordinating workload requirements with other internal customer service stakeholders. The team provides service to customers (internal and external), including administration of order management, documentation, and communication, which supports customers in meeting their business objectives. The Global Distributor Experience Manager owns a core function within the Commercial Operations organization – ensuring the effective management of relationships with Avanos Medical Distributor Partners and Key Accounts.
Job Responsibility:
Provide day-to-day work direction to the Global Distributor Experience Team
Provide functional and technical expertise for the Order Management systems and other related projects/initiatives
Serve as an escalation point for any order related issues
Monitor and assess work team performance
Identify opportunities to improve teamwork and departmental efficiency
Along with Global Supply Chain, monitor SAP system orders to ensure shipment on a timely basis
Develop, analyze, and implement cost reduction strategies
Ensure all required documentation is provided to the customer
Collaborate with key Avanos distributors and gain alignment on key metrics and targets
Management and maintenance of Customer Facing related processes and reporting
Act as Global Customer Service liaison for reporting and process improvement of backorders and demand constraints
Act as a focal point for all customer inquiries/issues
Act as distributor liaison to coordinate back-office process improvements and troubleshooting
Ownership of Avanos Global Customer Terms & Conditions
Investigate and resolve all Distributor sales adjustments
Lead quarterly Revenue Recognition Review
Coordinate all requirements for customer damage claims
Develop and promote interpersonal relationships
Demonstrate a customer/end-user focus
Establish and maintain internal control
Communicate fully with superiors, subordinates and others
Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in logistics, international business, or related studies
5+ years’ experience in Export Customer Service, Strategic Accounts, Transportation, or related field
Previous people management experience
Self-starter with ability to work with little work direction
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues, set priorities, and manage projects
Strong communication and collaboration skills, specifically in a training environment
Knowledge and previous application of Continuous Improvement and/or LEAN principles
Knowledge of export procedures, transportation capabilities, government export regulations, and customer requirements.
Nice to have:
Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, or French
3+ years’ experience in SAP systems and processes
3+ years’ experience in SFDC systems and processes
Previous knowledge of Avanos processes
3+ years’ people management experience.
What we offer:
comprehensive and competitive range of benefits
Total Rewards package
generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting