Manager Customer Care

Req ID: 17056

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

Lead the transformation of ABL’s Backlog Management process to ensure customer orders are managed according to actual customer needs and business priorities. Serve as the customer’s voice on the factory floor by proactively aligning production priorities, identifying delivery risks, and coordinating cross-functional teams to improve customer service levels.

Develop and implement a comprehensive backlog management approach that improves order fulfillment, reduces delivery disruptions, and supports the company’s customer experience objectives.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Manage and develop a team of Customer Support professionals responsible for meeting and exceeding customer order management expectations.
Represent the customer’s needs on the factory floor and provide daily support to the team’s operational requirements.
Act as the escalation point for internal and external customer issues.
Monitor operational conditions, material availability, and capacity constraints to align production priorities with customer requirements.
Coordinate with Production, Logistics, Distribution, Sourcing, Product, and Customer Support teams to ensure customer expectations and business objectives are met.
Evaluate available alternatives before rejecting customer expedite requests.
Support plant-level production load balancing when applicable.
Conduct and participate in root cause analysis for failed or delayed orders.
Continuously improve backlog management processes, team structure, capabilities, and service performance.
Lead initiatives focused on increasing industry service levels and improving team productivity.
Coach and mentor team members, provide performance feedback, support career development, and ensure appropriate training and resources.
Promote a customer-focused and continuous improvement culture.
Lead at least one annual initiative focused on improving customer service levels and one focused on team productivity.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree completed
Advanced English skills.

3–5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in manufacturing planning and order management preferred.
Knowledge of Supply Chain and Distribution preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Basic analytical software knowledge, such as Power BI.
Strong data analysis and KPI management skills.
Process-oriented mindset and continuous improvement capabilities.

Strong leadership and team management skills.
Customer-focused mindset and ability to advocate for customer needs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proactive approach and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Empathy, adaptability, and ability to motivate and develop team members.

Travel Requirements

0-25%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at +1 (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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