Customer Service Team Leader- Industrial

Arconic is currently in search of a Customer Service Team Leader to join our team in Davenport, Iowa and support our Rolled Products North America (RPNA) business unit.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of the Industrial Customer Service Team Leader is to:

• Act as the tactical lead on all issues pertaining to achieving the monthly S&OP plan within the Industrial market,
• Leading tactical aspects of market- specific projects,
• Being the primary liaison between CSSR’s and the Customer Service Supervisor and supervising the CSSS’s within the Industrial market.

This includes tactical management of bookings to maximize order level, trial/new business oversight, new product creation, leading change within the team, training of new personnel, and CSSR desk coverage when team members are not available. The team leader is also a crucial first step on the help chain for CSSR issues.

Additionally, the Industrial Customer Service Team Leader (hereafter, Industrial Team Leader) is accountable for working across business units and departments to develop and implement new processes for the Industrial market and flow paths.

The incumbent recognizes that accident and injury prevention are equal in importance to production, quality, delivery, recovery, and cost control. The incumbent accepts the responsibility to work safely and promote safety consciousness among other employees.

Major Activities

CSSR Leadership Duties- No Supervisory Relationship

Acts as the first-level help chain in the daily guidance of the CSSRs on their team. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring the entire CSSR team is current on training, which includes the training of new employees within the team as well as refresher training and new process training for existing CSSRs.

During the monthly S&OP cycle, takes the new booking plan from the Demand Manager and assure the location booking tool is aligned with the new S&OP plan. Collaborates with CSSRs, the Supervisor, the Demand Manager, and Account Managers to maximize booking potential for the flow path.

Is prepared to take leadership of customer conference calls in place of the CS Supervisor to lead tactical action planning. Reports high-level details to the CS Supervisor.

Ensures that all Industrial standard work processes are updated and maintained. Proactively identifies and implements new processes to streamline team processes.

Acts as a resource to audit new contracts, items, ASATs, etc. to ensure that all requirements are met.

Assists in problem solving and identifying ways to proactively eliminate ARI generation and also acts as a help chain for the resolution of ARIs and past due invoices.

Develops and in-depth understanding of their market’s products, their physical and mechanical properties, manufacturing flow paths, characteristics, sizes, and benefits so as to be able to effectively service our customers.

Obtains an in-depth understanding of each customer’s end-use and their processes so as to understand the needs of each customer and use that information in collaborative effort to provide world-class sales service to the customer base. Able to service each CSSR’s desk within the Market Team and act as a backup as required. Utilizes this in-depth understanding to train personnel within the Market Team.

Understands the application of ABS principles to commercial processes. This includes, but is not limited to, leveling, make-to-use customer connections, design of stores, and application of “Rules in Use” to commercial processes. Not only understands these concepts but is also able to sell them to our customers and play a strong role in their implementation.

Order Management Leadership Duties- Supervisory Relationship

Manages Customer Sales & Service Support (CSSS) employees within the Industrial market to achieve monthly targeted order entry results. Monitors order entry to ensure targets for total orders entered, on time entry, accuracy of orders, and customer claims/injuries are met. Collaborates with the NA Pricing Manager and the CSSR Team Leaders from other markets to ensure that best-practices are shared, standard procedures are adhered to and in place, and all non-order-entry & administrative duties are executed. Collaborates with the NA Pricing Manager and other CSSR Team Leaders to develop order entry process improvements and adherence to ABS principles. Establishes processes and training to avoid costly “sales-related” order entry errors.

Basic Qualifications:

Associates degree from an accredited institution

Minimum of 2 years Customer Service experience

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or Supply Chain Management from an accredited institution

Prior success in leading inside sales projects.

Prior success working with cross-functional teams, including those outside of the department.

A strong interest in developing and implementing SOPs.

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

This position is subject to Export Control Law

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.