Customer Service Excellence Analyst

Customer Service Excellence Analyst This role sits in our Westlake, Ohio office. COMPANY BACKGROUND IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today. Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth. The Customer Service Excellence Analyst an individual contributor responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts and shaping the continuous improvement strategy across all Customer Service US. Driving initiatives for Customer Service Excellence while also supporting Operations Excellence in projects that help improve performance. Conducts, measures, and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs for achieving and maintaining compliance. The incumbent will be a key individual to ensure compliance with the Customer Service Policy. Successful candidates will be responsible to: Provide training to all customer service new hires and support successful onboarding Assesses employee performance during training, and thereafter, to provide relevant coaching and development and ultimately to provide performance feedback to managers of employees Partners with management on curriculum needs, for continuous improvement Partner with management on new ideas and projects to improve and standardize operational performance Responsible for implementation of Customer Service Excellence initiatives such as: Process improvements, Standard Operating Procedures, Playbook revisions, NCR Process Management Collaborates with Americas Excellence on application improvement projects to increase efficiencies Works closely with management to assess performance gaps and key drivers and recommends training solutions and other related strategies for enhancing best practices Collaborates with management to define business and performance objectives for all relevant training initiatives Provides coverage to customer service when needed to support team and limit disruptions to customers and commercial team members Develops, defines success metrics; measures and evaluates the effectiveness of training in achieving desired outcomes Keeps abreast of current learning and performance strategies, delivery methods, and techniques Facilitates training and evaluates impact of training on Customer Service effectiveness Focus on improvement strategies and plans to maximize productivity Skills: Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner at all levels Ability to maintain confidentiality of information Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure Ability to operate personal computers, spreadsheet application, database, windows, video creation technology, other technology Ability to prioritize/organize effectively, managing multiple projects and meeting target deadlines Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties Collaborates and coordinates activities with management, with team, and across the function(s) Required Qualifications: Associate’s degree or 5 years equivalent customer service experience Training experience Proven track record of delivering excellent customer experience Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business management or education Experience writing standard operating procedures (SOP) Project management experience Competencies: Business Acumen Problem Solving/Analysis Customer/Client Focus Communication Proficienc Teamwork Orientation Supervisory Responsibility: This position has supervisory responsibility during new hire training program. Work Environment This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed. Travel Some travel is expected for this position. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. IMCD Offers If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark. We’re rooted in chemistry and specialty ingredients – yet operate like a professional services firm. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after considering factors such as work history, experience, skill set, and education. This does not include the value of IMCD’s benefits package, which offers bonus eligibility, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plans, and additional programs designed to support employee well-being.