Associate Customer Service Representative

Position Overview:

Customer Focused liaison promoting and implementing Functional Excellence in the CSR role. Provide domestic customer service according to the needs of the Business and Customers. Provide the Continuous Improvement of the Quality Process by working on Best Practices, Training, and Auditing.

Customer Service Rep must obtain a thorough working knowledge of the domestic order management system and all applicable policies and procedures. Experience in SAP-R3 or equivalent, order entry, pricing, documentation and invoicing is required. A thorough understanding of the Quality System and business experience is preferred. This position offers the incumbents the opportunity to become proficient in many areas including various applications of SAP-R3, SharePoint, SalesForce.com, as well as the ability to learn and work in multiple businesses. The incumbent will work with all levels of the business including, but not limited to, demand and supply planners, market segments, other customer service reps, U.S. plant sites, warehouses, regional contacts, freight forwarders, carriers, and financial contacts to meet customers' needs while maintaining quality standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: responding to customer inquiries, utilizing various Business Unit tracking systems, resolving disputes, issuing credit/debit memos, processing samples/rebates and monitoring sales orders through the order fulfillment process.

This position will require a thorough understanding of and become actively involved in support of the corporate Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance process as it relates to customer service.

MININMUM SKILLS REQUIRED:

ØDemonstrated proficiency as a Customer Service Representative, beyond call center and/or retail experience.

ØPrevious knowledge of the Sales to Cash(STC)/Requisition to Pay (RTP) process is preferred.

ØExcellent phone communications and interpersonal skills with multiple functional groups including CSRs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Warehouse and Transportation personnel as well as external customer contacts.

ØKnowledge of SAP-R3 or equivalent is required. Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of SAP experience which includes placing orders, creating deliverables and invoicing.

ØIntermediate to high level Microsoft Excel proficiency is required (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Must be tested in MS Office and include scores.

ØSalesforce.com and SharePoint experience is a plus.

ØThis position requires an ability to adjust with ease to new conditions and personnel and to exhibit the competence and maturity to encourage confidence from Customers, Businesses, Distributors and Subsidiaries.

ØAbility to identify areas for improvement and implement change.

ØDemonstrated skills: multitasking, project management including the ability to translate needs into a workable implementation plan, change management

ØDemonstrated flexibility/adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment

ØMust possess excellent organization skills to provide accurate follow-up, understand inventory management, have the ability to understand the strategic direction of any Business Unit to which they provide customer service support and translate that strategic direction into tactics with their assigned customers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Some travel may be required, however would be infrequent if at all.