Assistant Manager - Customer Service - Economic Zones - Chennai

🏢 DP World
📍 Tamil Nadu, IndiaFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 3mo ago🔄 Updated: 3mo ago
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The Assistant Manager - Customer Service position in Economic Zones, Chennai, is responsible for ensuring smooth CRM operations for clients, including CHA/Unit Holders and Direct Clients of ICBP. Key responsibilities involve managing inbound and outbound operations, aiming for zero escalations, and fostering customer relationships for business continuity and growth. This includes pre-alert follow-ups, document verification, coordination with CHA, freight forwarders, and liners, validating documents, sharing inward/outward photos, planning dispatches, coordinating transport, and supporting billing and collection efforts. The role requires accurate and timely reporting to clients. The ideal candidate will possess any degree with a postgraduate qualification and a logistics background or an MBA in Logistics. A minimum of 5-10 years of experience is required, with at least 5 years specifically in a CRM role within the Logistics industry. Essential skills include proficiency in CRM software, SAP, ERP, TMS, MS-Office, strong oral and written communication, and proactive follow-up skills to effectively manage overseas customer interactions and ensure operational efficiency.
Requirements
The role requires any degree with a postgraduate qualification and a background in Logistics or an MBA in Logistics. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a CRM role within the Logistics industry. Essential skills include proficiency in CRM software, SAP, ERP, TMS, MS-Office, strong oral and written communication, and proactive follow-up skills for dealing with overseas customers.
Description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Job Purpose/Objective

 

Ensure smooth CRM Operations covering CHA/ Unit Holders and Direct Clients of ICBP. 

Responsible for timely inbound and outbound Operations of every customers handled and ensure zero escalations and also having rapport with customers for Biz continuity and customer satisfaction for further Biz Growth.

 

Key responsibilities 

Pre-alert follow ups & Documents:

 

  • Pre-alert follow-ups with customers, To Cross check the pre alert i.e. Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of lading or AWB details i.e. Description, weight, volume, Shipper, consignee, package details should match/ Updating of shipments in Cargoes

 

CHA Coordination:

  • Pre-alert documents to be shared to regulatory team / CHA vendors for checklist preparation, verification, inbound & outbound filing / in conjunction with Regulatory team /Follow-ups with CHA for IGM instruction, Bond readiness, Container deposit, DO follow-up, DRF, Form-13, BOE filing, SB processing & assessment completion.

 

Forwarder & Liner Coordination’s:

 

  • Coordinate with freight forwarders & Liners for timely sharing of pre-alert documents (AWB/BL, Invoice, Packing List, etc.) for timely filing of the customs manifest. Cross-check whether the IGM manifest is filed for sea shipment. - Confirm ETA and ensure timely handover to CHA for clearance.

 

Documents validations:

 

  • If any documents are mismatched or incorrect, immediately follow up with the customers/CHA/Regulatory to obtain revised/corrected documents. - Escalate if delays occur that may impact filing or clearance.

 

Proof of Inward & Outward photos to client:

 

  • Effective immediately, please ensure that photos of both inward and outward movements are captured and shared with the customer at every stage. Photos must be shared via email or designated customers through WhatsApp group.

 

Operations Coordination - Material picking, packing, and dispatch planning:

 

  • Ensure coordination for timely execution based on the customer's required schedule &  coordinate for timely dispatch the cargo

 

Follow-ups for operation team for GRN & Ship completion in WMS.

 

  • Stock report & Occupancy report need follow-ups ops team & have share with customers bi weekly basis

 

Transport Coordination:

  • Follow up with both customer’s transporter and our transporter for vehicle movements:

  • PORT to FTWZ

  • FTWZ to multiple delivery locations

  • Follow-ups with transport team for vehicle placement on time with all commercial agreed with customer & procurement team.

  • Coordination for liner feedback forms for all empty drop offs with transport team for getting the refund amount from Liner & forwarders.   

 

Day to Day reports

  • All reports like DSR must be accurate, updated in real-time, and aligned with system data. Share via email or designated group as per customer preference. Reports need to share on daily, Weekly or monthly bases depends on customer requirements.

 

SSR request for activity:

 

  • Ensure SSR is submitted on time to operations to execute for any addl activities 

  • SSR should include all necessary details: activity date, type, customer name, cargo reference, and any remarks

  • This process is critical for accurate and timely billing.

Billing and Collection Coordination:

  • Supporting the Finance and accounts on Revenue Realisation and Follow-ups for Overdue accounts 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES 

Educational Qualification

Required Experience 

Skills and Competencies

 Any Degree with PG and Logistics Background or MBA- Logistics, 

Around 5-10 years of experience, of which at least 5 years CRM Role in Logistics Industry

CRM – Software, SAP, ERP and TMS

MS-Office , Emails, Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills, Able to deal with Over-seas Customers and Proactive approach and with strong follow-up skills

INTERNAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

HSE Team

CRM & Operations

Regulatory

  • HSE Training

  • CARGOES,WMS,OTM & ZMS

  • Customs Related  

Stakeholder 

Internal: BIZ/Operation/ Regulatory/CHA/Transport/ HSE/ADMIN/Security

External: Customers/ Regulatory Authorities/ Vendors and Service Providers/ Transporters / CHA 

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