The posting
Customer Service Manager Alaska: Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Soldotna, Fife, Washington About Odyssey Logistics Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services, including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage. Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data-driven solutions across complex supply chains. Our work is complex, fast-moving, and highly collaborative, and we value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action. The Role Pay: Competitive salary plus bonus planSchedule: Full-time; approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities: Yes – approximately 8 associatesTravel: Travel across Alaska locations to support training, process standardization, and operational initiatives Summary / Primary Role The Customer Service Manager is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience by leading and developing a team of customer service representatives. This role ensures customer interactions are handled with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency while meeting internal performance and service-level goals. The manager will provide hands-on coaching, oversee customer onboarding and account success, monitor key performance indicators, improve operational processes, and collaborate with customer service, dispatch, terminal leadership, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and enhance the overall customer journey. What You'll Do Customer Service & Customer Success
Oversee customer accounts from a Customer Success Management perspective.
Ensure customer interactions and service commitments are handled professionally, accurately, and efficiently.
Conduct bi-weekly customer satisfaction and health-check feedback sessions.
Monitor customer concerns and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
Serve as a key liaison between customer service, dispatch, leadership, and other internal stakeholders.
New Customer Onboarding
Serve as the primary point of contact for all new customer onboarding activities.
Develop a strong understanding of the company's business portfolio and workflows associated with new accounts.
Train and guide new team members on customer expectations, account requirements, processes, and service standards.
Ensure new accounts are transitioned smoothly into ongoing operations.
Team Leadership & Development
Supervise approximately 8 associates in accordance with company policies and customer service standards.
Assign roles and organize workloads to ensure timely and accurate execution of customer orders and service commitments.
Train, coach, and develop employees to deliver exceptional customer service.
Foster a safe, supportive, and accountable work environment.
Empower employees to resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.
Address performance issues and provide ongoing feedback and development.
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop operational strategies that improve service delivery and exceed customer expectations.
Implement LEAN practices and quality management systems to promote consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Continuously assess and improve processes to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance the customer experience.
Maintain clear and current process documentation and SOPs.
Identify operational risks and recommend corrective action plans.
Performance & KPI Management
Monitor key performance indicators related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
Track and analyze:
Customer Satisfaction and Health Check Feedback
Forecast Accuracy versus Actual Volume
Response Time to Escalations
Adherence to Internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Report ongoing issues, trends, and performance risks to the Terminal Manager.
Recommend and implement action plans to address operational and customer-service gaps.
All other duties and projects as assigned.
What You Bring
3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
Approximately 3.5+ years of experience in logistics or a related industry.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred.
Strong knowledge of warehouse, transportation, and supply chain operations.
Proficiency with TruckMate and other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
Strong understanding of financial, business, and strategic management.
Experience with customer success, customer service operations, and account management.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and qualitative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong conflict management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong professionalism, accountability, reliability, and attention to detail.
Commitment to safety, security, and operational excellence.
Travel Requirements Travel throughout Alaska may be required to support training initiatives, standardize operational processes, and collaboratively address operational challenges across locations. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. This is not a safety-sensitive position. Benefits Odyssey offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Medical plans with FSA and HSA options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Company Health & Wellness Program
Discounts with preferred vendors
Odyssey is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals are evaluated based on the qualifications needed for the role while bringing their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives to the organization.
