
Rep I - Customer Service
- Milano
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
- Flexibility in work schedule – 24 hour company will require overtime, holiday scheduling, and weekend shifts as necessary.
- Most Customer Service Representatives are assigned to work one weekend day as part of their shift.
- Providing Excellent Customer Service to internal and external clients.
- Working together as a team with all departments and offices.
- Complies with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations. Performs related duties as assigned.
- Assisting in the training of new employees.
- Proficiency in World Courier systems (WorldSTAR, BioSTAR, OpSTAR, OptiView, etc.) A subject matter expert in 50+ WC operational SOP’s.
- Reviewing and following Client SOP’s for specific handling procedures. Answering calls and email communications directed to the International Customer Service Department.
- Creating new shipment orders for international routes. Routing shipments on the next available and reliable flights (NFO service).
- Planning the international routings while considering carrier and country requirements/limitations.
- Entering clear, precise shipment handling instructions in the job file for WC Operations. Utilizing WC facilities such as OpSTAR to search import/export requirements.
- Assisting customers with documentation & regulatory requirements.
- Advising customers on the requirements for importing into foreign countries (customs procedure, duties and taxes, time spent in customs according to value, etc)
- . Pre-advising destination office for commodities that require special attention, such as those requiring import permits, formal entry, large size, etc.
- Following up with the WC network and with clients on open jobs to ensure a sense of urgency and a high level of communication. Communicating shipment status updates with customers.
- Assists with customer problems such as delays, missing shipments, price adjustments; etc.
- Continually strives for prompt resolution. Escalates customers to Customer Service Supervisor or Manager when appropriate and in a courteous manner. Coordinate trucking options wherever necessary. Verifying and coordinating replenishment of shipments in transit.
- College education and /or industry experience preferred.
- Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through a combination of experience and education. Normally requires zero (0) to two (2) years directly related experience.