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MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates in over 675 offices across more than 155 countries worldwide with over 200,000 MSC Group employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.
MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.
Job Description
Customer Service Coordinator – Commodities Bookings
Full time, permanent
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Export Customer Service Team. In this role, you will play a key part in the Customer Service life cycle and therefore you will need ensure all aspects of the role are handled efficiently and accurately, within the set KPI’s. Excellent communication skills are required, to support both internal and external Customers, answering enquiries quickly and professionally and supporting colleagues and their supervisor, as and when required.
How you will help us and what you can expect
- Manage own workload, communicating effectively when support is needed
- Processing work in-line with client requirements and MSC UK performance standards - resolving Customer enquiries quickly and professionally
- Being the escalation point, for team Coordinators and Customers alike
- To understand and work collaboratively with all internal departments as and when required
- Ensure full recovery of all applicable costs, relative to your role
- Work as a team player, contributing ideas to the team to help with efficiencies and/or service improvements
- Deputise for the Supervisor when absent, ensuring that the team are looked after, workloads distributed evenly whilst achieving the teams KPI’s
- Responsible for running KPI reports and discussing the findings through with the team as and when required
- Supporting the team with training and coaching for new and existing members
Qualifications and Experience
Skills and experience you’ll bring to us
- Customer Service focused, passionate about providing a top service to MSC clients
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities
- Attention to detail – high level of accuracy to minimise errors
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Competent with IT systems particularly the Microsoft Packages
- Solution driven - able to take ownership of situations with a positive, can-do attitude
- Effective time management skills, being able to meet deadlines
- Team player - build relationships with other internal and external teams and functions
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task multiple demands whilst displaying resilience
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
- Generous pension scheme
- Life Assurance – 4x salary
- 22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve
- Free parking (within walking distance from the office)
- On-site artisan restaurant
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
- Buy or sell holiday scheme
- Christmas club saving
- MSC Cruises friends and family discount
- Full induction day and training provided
- Learning and development opportunities
- Dress for the day policy/modern office environment
Application Eligibility
This position is open to external candidates. MSC employees who are interested in this opportunity must refer to the Internal Global Job Board and may apply only if the same position is listed there. Please note that this role may or may not be available internally for application.
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Customer Service Coordinator - Commodities Bookings in Ipswich employer: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Ipswich where collaboration and attention to detail are highly valued. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering personal and professional growth while being part of a supportive team that prioritises effective communication and problem-solving. With a commitment to excellence in global trade, MSC provides a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the shipping industry.
Contact Details:
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA Recruitment Team
