๐ Location: ย Zaventem (Belgium)
๐ฏ Reporting to: Operations Manager / Country Manager
๐ข Department: Customer Service โ Pharma Logistics
๐ Contract Type: Permanent (Full-time)
๐ Level: Manager / Team Leadership
A leading company in pharmaceutical transportation and logistics, specialized in cold-chain operations and GDP-compliant distribution. With a strong commitment to quality, precision, and customer care, the organization delivers best-in-class service to national and international clients while upholding the highest regulatory and operational standards.
๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ข๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ โ ๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟThe Customer Service Manager leads and develops the Customer Service team, ensuring an agile, accurate, and client-centric response to all inquiries related to pharmaceutical transport, temperature-controlled shipments, and specialized distribution. This role acts as the key liaison between clients, operational departments (transport, warehouse, quality), and senior management, guaranteeing full compliance with GDP regulations and internal SOPs.
๐ฏ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐น Lead, supervise, and support the Customer Service team (4 people + Manager).
๐น Ensure timely, precise, and customer-oriented responses to all client requests and incidents.
๐น Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and transport, warehouse, quality, and operations teams.
๐น Manage and resolve shipment-related issues: temperature deviations, delays, failed deliveries, route incidents.
๐น Ensure full compliance with GDP guidelines, internal SOPs, and quality standards.
๐น Prepare, analyze, and present KPIs related to service quality, response times, and customer satisfaction.
๐น Coordinate high-priority shipments and monitor critical deliveries.
๐น Maintain close communication with key accounts and participate in client review meetings.
๐น Train the Customer Service team on pharma transport processes, cold-chain requirements, and incident handling.
๐น Drive continuous improvement of workflows, tools, and communication procedures.
๐น Collaborate with Quality on audits, CAPAs, deviations, and regulatory processes.
๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐๐ง Education๐น Bachelorโs degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
๐น Additional training in pharmaceutical transport, cold chain, or GDP compliance is a strong advantage.
๐ Experience๐น Minimum 2- 3 years in Customer Service within pharmaceutical logistics or specialized transport.
๐น Experience working in regulated environments (GDP) and temperature-controlled operations.
๐น Previous experience leading or coordinating customer service or operational teams.
๐น Knowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce desirable).
๐ฃ Languages๐น ๐ณ๐ฑ Dutch
๐น ๐ซ๐ท French
๐น ๐ฌ๐ง English
(Professional proficiency desirable in all three)
๐ก Skills & Competencies๐น Strong leadership and team management abilities.
๐น Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
๐น Clear, structured, and service-oriented communication style.
๐น Analytical mindset with confidence working with KPIs and reporting.
๐น High level of organization, accuracy, and regulatory discipline.
๐น Proactive approach and continuous improvement mindset.
๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ช๐ฒ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ
๐น A key leadership role bridging client service and operations in a highly regulated environment.
๐น Direct involvement in process improvement and service excellence.
๐น Opportunity to lead and develop a growing Customer Service team.
๐น Dynamic, international work environment with real impact in the healthcare sector.
๐น Competitive compensation package including:
๐ถ Fixed salary based on experience
๐ Performance-based bonus
๐ Perks: Health insurance, mobility allowance
๐ Training programs and leadership development initiatives