POSITION SUMMARY
Descartes is a leading provider of Ocean Transportation Rate Management Systems and Ocean Publishing Services. The systems and services that Descartes supplies to VOCCs, NVOCCs, shippers, and other ocean intermediaries allows them to maintain global rate repositories, manage allocation, and maintain detention and demurrage charges. Descartes GPM Expertise Center is responsible for providing customer support for internal and external Global Pricing Manager (GPM) customers.
As a member of the GPM Expertise team, you will provide application support, prioritize bug fixes, generate reports, and manage customer expectations. Additionally, you will be expected to participate in SCRUM meetings and assist with the scheduling of software releases. Except for critical issues, the normal support hours are between 0800 to 1800 Manila time.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide customer assistance to external and internal customers via phone, e-mail, Chat, and Descartes’ support portal
- Troubleshoot and diagnose reported issues
- Proactive application monitoring
- Maintain customer contact and incident information within ticketing application
- Follow and write procedural and diagnostic documentation
- Provide application support
- Prioritize bug fixes
- Assist with the scheduling and notification of pending software releases
- Participate in SCRUM calls
- Maintain departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Ensure proper call ticket escalation
- Report generation
REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum of 2 years’ experience working in application support environmentStrong analytical, clerical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritize effectivelyAble to work as a team member and independentlyAbility to follow instructionsDetailed orientedStrong German and English verbal and written communication skillsMust work well under pressure to meet the time sensitive demands of our customersAbility to work under pressure to meet both short and long-term deadlinesService oriented and solution drivenMust be computer literate and have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPointAdditional Consideration :
Previous Help Desk ExperienceKnowledge of ocean carrier operationsRate management experienceSupply Chain Management experienceFreight audit experienceKnowledge of SQL scriptingDatabase experience, including Informix and SQL ServerSAP CRM experience is highly preferredAbility to learn quickly through real time training within a production environmentProficient with Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheets