Customer Service Team Lead SEA & Regional Order-To-Cash (OTC)
Job Summary
Objectives of the position:
1) To lead and streamline Customer Service (CS) operations across the SEA region to ensure efficient execution of end-to-end Order-To-Cash (OTC) processes high customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The role is responsible for overseeing customer service activities related to inter-company and third-party orders export shipment coordination customer complaint management and regional process alignment following the legal entity transition.
2) To ensure end-to-end OTC process alignment with global standards while adapting to regional regulatory and operational requirements. To drive continuous improvement and best practice sharing across APAC markets.
Core responsibilities:
1) To lead and manage daily Customer Service operations across the SEA region to ensure service targets and business objectives are achieved
2) To drive standardization and streamlining of Customer Service processes and workflows across SEA markets
3) To manage end-to-end order-to-cash processes including order entry order management delivery coordination invoicing support and shipment tracking
4) To oversee both inter-company orders and third-party customer orders to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment
5) To coordinate export shipments and ensure compliance with shipping and trade requirements
6) To act as the key escalation point for customer complaints and ensure timely resolution through Non-Conformance Management (NCM) processes
7) To collaborate closely with Supply Chain Logistics Finance Production and Sales teams to ensure smooth operational execution
8) To support Business Managers and Sales teams through proactive communication regarding order status product availability and delivery updates.
9) Monitor customer service KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
10) To lead coach mentor and develop Customer Service Specialists to strengthen team capability and engagement
11) To manage master data maintenance processes to support effective order management and operational accuracy
12) To provide accurate and timely order status reporting monitor customers order placement trends against sales forecasts and proactively coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain teams to address demand fluctuations supply risks and delivery commitments
13) To act as the regional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for OTC processes in SAP S/4HANA ensuring standardization and compliance across countries
14) To lead regional OTC process improvement initiatives and projects working closely with local teams to implement sustain and continuously enhance processes across markets
Job requirements and qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Logistics or related discipline
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in Customer Service Order Management Supply Chain or Logistics operations
- Minimum two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience managing customer service teams within a regional environment
- Has strong knowledge of OTC processes export shipment coordination and intercompany operations
- Experience with SAP ERP systems (SD/MM modules preferred) and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication skills stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced regional environment and manage multiple priorities
- Experience supporting SEA regional operations and legal entity transitions will be an added advantage
- Experience in leading regional process improvement initiatives or system enhancement projects
- Has a strong analytical mindset with continuous improvement orientation
Required Experience:
Manager
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