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Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Customer Service Lead to oversee a team of customer service representatives and enhance overall client satisfaction. Based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, this role is pivotal in managing customer accounts, improving operational workflows, and ensuring seamless order-to-cash processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, driving efficiency while mentoring team members to deliver exceptional service.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise and coordinate customer order processing, delivery schedules, and sales orders while ensuring smooth transitions to fulfillment and accounting teams
Establish and enforce response-time service level agreements (SLAs) for customer inquiries, coaching team members to meet accuracy and speed benchmarks
Analyze customer order patterns and inventory signals to proactively secure orders and avoid service disruptions
Collaborate with sales teams to forecast demand and provide actionable input during Monthly Sales & Inventory planning meetings
Streamline workflows for quotes, pricing, inventory availability, and delivery timelines, ensuring documentation of standard procedures for consistency
Mentor customer service representatives through regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and cross-training initiatives to build team expertise
Drive process improvements that enhance inventory management and order accuracy, contributing to overall operational efficiency
Partner with stakeholders to ensure customer insights are effectively translated into supply chain strategies and actionable volume signals
Maintain and update department standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practices and efficiency goals
Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned to support the department's objectives
Requirements:
At least 5–7 years of experience in B2B customer service or order management, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
Demonstrated expertise in managing order-to-cash workflows, including quotes, sales orders, fulfillment, and invoicing processes
Proficiency in NetSuite or similar CRM systems, with the ability to train and guide team members on system usage
Strong analytical skills paired with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proven track record of participating in demand and supply chain planning meetings, turning customer data into actionable insights
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Communications, or equivalent detail-oriented experience
Calm and composed under pressure, with a meticulous approach to documentation and process adherence
Experience mentoring and developing team members to create a high-performing, collaborative work environment