Team Lead, Customer Service

Customer Service Team Lead

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a team enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As a Customer Service Team Lead, you'll manage complex customer accounts and provide expert-level support throughout the order-to-delivery cycle. You'll serve as a key liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring exceptional service delivery while supporting business growth and operational excellence. Working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, you'll handle sophisticated customer requirements, resolve escalated issues, and identify process improvements. You'll build strong relationships with stakeholders across sales, operations, finance and other functions to deliver seamless customer experiences. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development within our innovative organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily Customer Service operations, ensuring effective execution of the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process.
• Drive team performance against defined KPIs, including order accuracy, turnaround time, and service level adherence.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer orders from order entry through to delivery fulfillment.
• Oversee key order management activities, including pricing validation, order clearing, and preparation of shipping, invoicing, and Letter of Credit (LC) documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor and manage order backlog, proactively addressing potential delays and ensuring timely resolution.
• Manage customer escalations effectively, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain proactive communication with customers on order status, delays, and mitigation plans to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as BU Leaders. Sales, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Supply Chain/Planning teams to ensure seamless order execution.
• Liaise with global manufacturing sites and third-party vendors across the US, Europe, and APAC regions to meet delivery commitments and customer expectations.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to manage credit-related matters, including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) issues, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Ensure all order processing activities and documentation are compliant with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and tools to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and order management projects.
• Prepare and review regular reports to track operational performance and support decision-making.
• Deliver training and presentations relevant stakeholders on process updates and key initiatives.
• Support ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus at least 5 years of experience in customer service, preferably in B2B environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Business or related field
• Additional certifications in customer service or related areas beneficial
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle complex customer issues
• Excellence in written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience with order management, documentation and compliance requirements
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
• Excellent attention to detail and process orientation
• Proficiency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Customer-centric mindset with focus on continuous improvement
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) preferred
• Knowledge of international trade/shipping regulations preferred