Overview
Shopee — Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Customer Service Supervisor (Mandarin Speaker) – Operations, SG Marketplace
Responsibilities
- Lead customer service sub functions (includes SWAT - high-risk escalation, Community CS, Specialized queues such as Logistics, Marketing, Legal)
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline operations, reduce backlogs and customer response times, and enhance the overall customer experience
- Support operations to optimize performance as it relates to efficiency and quality metrics
- Monitor team KPIs including CSAT, resolution time, productivity and customer sentiment; identify gaps and drive performance improvements
- Serve as the highest escalation point for complex or sensitive customer cases, including conducting direct user callbacks on behalf of senior management in high-risk or reputationally sensitive matters
- Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team with strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Drive initiatives to minimize recurrence of escalated issues through process redesign or system enhancement proposals
Qualifications
Minimum 6 years’ experience in customer service operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably with experience in managing large teamsStrong background in handling high-risk customer escalations with direct customer communication experience, including phone callbacksPrior experience in eCommerce or digital platform industries preferredAbility to confidently represent the company in sensitive conversations, including acting as a proxy for senior managementSolid understanding of customer experience best practices or contact centre operationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey complex issues with clarity and empathyProven track record in coaching and developing team members, with a focus on analytical thinking, quality assurance, and relationship management across multiple stakeholdersStrong analytical, problem-solving, and trend analysis skillsHigh energy, self-motivation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environmentComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentProficient in Excel; proficient with Google Applications and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Operations Management, or related fieldExperience with legal or regulatory customer complaint handling is a strong advantageMultilingual capabilities are a plus (English, Mandarin)Seniorities
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
OtherIndustries
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