Customer Solutions Agent - CPT
DHL · Cape Town, Western Cape
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- Ensure all shipments are collected and processed within agreed cut-off times.
- Process shipments in accordance with DHL network standards and operating procedures.
- Verify airway bills, shipment coding, documentation and destination requirements.
- Complete pre-alert processes and ensure customs documentation requirements are met.
- Coordinate Value Added Service VAS shipments with relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor and proactively manage priority, time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
- Ensure all shipments reach the appropriate gateway within required timelines.
- Monitor compliance with hazardous goods handling requirements.
- Ensure inbound shipments are processed and delivered within agreed service timelines.
- Manage exceptions relating to undeliverable shipments and coordinate tracing processes.
- Ensure inbound shipment processing complies with DHL network standards.
- Adhere to ISO, customs and duty recovery requirements.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement.
- Act as the primary point of contact for operational and service-related enquiries.
- Ensure every customer interaction reflects DHL's standards of quality and service excellence.
- Resolve customer requests, concerns and service issues through effective coordination with internal stakeholders.
- Educate customers on DHL products, services, shipping requirements and operational procedures.
- Support customer adoption of new products, services and process changes.
- Flexibly support customer-facing activities across the onsite operation as required
- Ensure all shipment events, checkpoints and operational data are captured accurately and within required timelines.
- Monitor operational performance against service commitments and scorecard targets.
- Analyse operational reports and identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
- Escalate performance concerns and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare accurate and timely operational reports.
- Collaborate with IT, Services and operational support teams to improve system utilisation and productivity.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer and operational performance.
- Coordinate customer requirements with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Finance and other support functions.
- Support the management of customer operational supplies and consumables.
- Ensure customer supply requests are processed and fulfilled timeously.
- Assist in resolving customer account, billing and operational queries.
- Support implementation of operational initiatives and business priorities directed by management.
- Provide input into operational planning and forecasting activities as required.
- Identify potential sales opportunities during customer interactions.
- Refer qualified opportunities to the appropriate Sales representative for follow-up.
- Collaborate with Sales and other commercial teams to maximise business opportunities.
- Maintain accurate operational records, files and documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Monitor and action operational emails, system alerts and service platforms within required service levels
What we are looking for
- Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a customer service, logistics, courier, supply chain or operations environment.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities.
- Proven experience in an onsite customer service or in-house operations environment.
- Knowledge of customs processes, import/export documentation and shipment processing.
- A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle would be advantageous.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to different customer sites when required.