C.H. Robinson

MANAGER, SERVICE DELIVERY

Posted on: 22 Jul 2023

Chicago, IL

Job Description

The Manager, Service Delivery is responsible for the execution of TMC’s Service Delivery strategyfor an assigned customer or customer portfolio,in line with customer SLAs and expectations.  This includes responsibility in the following areas:

Service Delivery Excellence & Customer Satisfaction?

Personnel Development and Management

Service Delivery “Operational Excellence” via Continuous Improvement approach.

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

Business Strategy:

Drive consistent execution that meets Service Delivery requirements and expectations

Leverage Operations Dashboards and internal analytics to understand areas of service excellence & service gaps, and work with teams on actions to address identified gaps

Utilization of continuous improvement methodology in management of KPIs for the service delivery team

Identify recurring service delivery interruptions & customer issues, drive root cause analysis and resolve via appropriate corrective & preventive actions

Key customer contact for Service Delivery (Operational) needs 

Collaborate with multiple areas of the business to drive standardization of leading practices

Team Leadership:

Lead and mentor direct reports providing regular feedback, coaching and guidance based on performance, dashboards, and Personal Development Plan

Ensure that all assigned team-members have a solid understanding of customer business objectives and the plans to attain those objectives

Ensure service delivery team has resources required to execute day-to-day operations

Coordinate schedules to ensure proper account coverage.  Examples of but not limited to PTO, meals, breaks

Maintaining and utilizing Account Specific Onboarding for new team members

Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

A blend of education and work experience may be considered

Minimum 5 years of experience in operations and/or customer/client service facing role

Minimum 2 years of leading and managing teams

Ability to travel up to 10% (domestically and international)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Experience executing businesses through Standard Practices and Operational Excellence methodologies

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Ability to adapt and lead in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal/communication and presentation skills, with ability to communicate effectively in a highly responsive and professional manner

Strong business acumen

Ability to develop strong working relationships, both internally and externally

High level of integrity where personal and professional values are aligned with the company's mission, vision, and leadership framework

Ability to work collaboratively within the business setting

Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

C.H. Robinson

Eden Prairie, MN

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., a third party logistics company, provides freight transportation services and logistics solutions to companies in various industries worldwide. The company operates through North American Surface Transportation and Global Forwarding segments. It offers transportation and logistics services, such as truckload; less than truckload transportation, which include the shipment of single or multiple pallets of freight; intermodal transportation that include the shipment service of freight in trailers or containers by a combination of truck and rail; and non-vessel ocean common carrier or freight forwarding services, as well as organizes air shipments and offers door-to-door services.

The company also provides custom broker services; and other logistics services, including fee-based managed, warehousing, small parcel, and other services. It has contractual relationships with approximately 76,000 transportation companies, including motor carriers, railroads, air freight, and ocean carriers. In addition, the company is involved in buying, selling, and marketing of fresh produce, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items under the Robinson Fresh name.

Further, it provides transportation management services or managed TMS; and other surface transportation services across Europe. The company offers its fresh produce to grocery retailers, restaurants, produce wholesalers, and foodservice distributors through a network of independent produce growers and suppliers. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.