Customer Service Manager
We’re seeking a Customer Service Manager to lead and develop a high-performing customer service function with a strong connection to supply chain operations, order fulfilment and service performance. This is a key role for someone who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, process improvement and technology adoption.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing the end-to-end customer experience, including the implementation and optimisation of customer service technologies.
As Customer Service Manager, you will:
- Lead, coach and develop a customer service team, creating a high‑engagement, customer‑centric culture
- Act as the key interface between Customer Service, Planning, Logistics, Warehousing and Commercial teams
- Own service KPIs including OTIF, order accuracy, response times, complaints and customer satisfaction
- Drive continuous improvement across order management, query resolution and customer communication
- Lead or support the implementation of customer service technology, such as chatbots, CRM systems, ticketing tools or automation
- Use data and insight to identify trends, root causes and opportunities to improve service and reduce avoidable workload
- Manage escalations professionally, ensuring commercial and customer outcomes are balanced
- Support change and transformation projects within the wider supply chain
About You
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience as a Customer Service Manager or Senior Customer Service Leader, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, retail or supply chain‑led environments
- A strong understanding of order‑to‑cash and supply chain processes
- Experience implementing or optimising customer service technology (e.g. chatbots, CRM, customer portals, workflow tools)
- Confident people leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
- A structured, data‑led approach to performance management and service improvement
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence cross‑functionally
- A practical, hands‑on mindset with the credibility to lead change
To apply for the role please send your CV to susannah.warrington@robertwalters.com
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
Focus: Supply Chain
Industry: FMCG
Salary: £50,000 - £53,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Manchester
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: SREUZ9-D094F1FC
Date posted: 6 May 2026
Consultant: Susannah Meadows
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