ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Customer Service Control Tower Specialist

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services  •  Virginia (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Customer Service Control Tower Specialist is responsible for handling Strategic Accounts Customer Service routine and answering Hot Line and E-mail inquiries received from Strategic Accounts customers. In addition, work with internal departments to ensure smooth handling of shipments in proper way.

Main Tasks:

Answering Customer Service Hotline from regional and local PIC of the SA customers

Handle e-mail inquiries received from regional and local PIC of the SA customers.

Monitor and follow up with local POL/POD CS offices by handle and close escalation all inquiries from SA customers, such as manifest corrector, freight accuracy inquiry, Space release in POLs, internal system checking, customer system checking, etc.

Preparing regular reports including all services daily booking, EIR and container pick up, vessel schedule integrity summary, etc.

Preparing regular announcement to SA customers

Assist local offices’ CS with any documents checking escalations such as B/L, Invoice, collection overdue and statement reconsolidation, equipment demurrage and detention calculations, etc.

Handle inquiries from internal departments from SA team and local offices

Coordinate with other departments including BU, Logistics, Operation and Finance

Requirements

  • Higher Diploma holder or above with relevant working experience; 2 or 4-year degree preferred
  • Candidate from shipping/ logistics industry is highly preferred
  • Effective interpersonal, communication and telephone handling skills
  • Good command of spoken and written English; Spanish speakers are highly desirable for this role as well
  • Proficient in MS office
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

About ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Launched in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE:ZIM) became a pioneer in container shipping in the early 1970’s, and has established itself as a leading global, asset-light container liner shipping company. We provide customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, covering the world’s major trade routes and focusing on select markets where we have competitive advantages and are able to maximize our market position.

ZIM’s unique strategy as a digital-oriented, asset-light, global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages, allowing the company to provide innovative and premium customer-centric services while maximizing profitability.

Through this focused strategy, enhanced digital tools, and a reputation as a top industry performer with high schedule reliability and service quality, ZIM is positioned to continue to expand its leadership and achieve best-in-class margins.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Haifa, IL
Year Founded
1945
Website
zim.com
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