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Head of Customer Service

Retail

North East

Temp ⁄ £45-£60k pro rata

Updated August 22, 2008


*This is a fixed term role, initially for twelve months with possibility of extension*
You will provide a best practice and proactive Customer Service / Supply Chain function for the UK and International businesses.
• You will ensure monthly sales forecasts are achieved to keep UK & International business on target for year end.
• You must ensure call off & forecast orders are reviewed on a regular basis to limit exposure at end of season.
• You will manage the customer service teams to keep motivation and morale at high levels in order to ensure the department objectives are met.
• Managing stock to ensure allocation maximises sales.
• Proposing and implementing new supply chain and forecasting and demand processes as necessary to improve the efficiency of the department.
• Actively investigating sales team and customer requirements and needs.
•Agreeing training and development requirements for the department to ensure that company strategic objectives are achieved.
• Ensuring that there is sufficient resource and expertise to provide exceptional customer service.
• Consistently demonstrating continuous improvement to processes.
• Reviewing and implementing new procedures for global supply chain processes and customer service supply lines as the business grows

Who we're looking for
You must have a strong knowledge of
• Report writing, financial data,communication, and presentation skills
• Customer Service
• Forecasting
• People Management
• Process Improvement
• A proven leader
• Able to handle complex detail
• Excellent Problem solving
• Creative Thinking
• Supply Chain and retail background with capability to bring about change and improvement
•A proven negotiator
• Promotes a can do attitude
• Able to promote excitement about the brand with customers and staff
• Solution driven, exploring all available options to achieve success

About our client
A major retail brand based in the North East

What's on offer
£45-£60k pro rata

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0113-3889000.  Job Ref: 12983821
Your application will be sent to Anita Elliott.

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