Customer Service Representative
The position will see you responsible for inquiries (order status, stock availability, pricing, company policies, returns authorization processing, requests for documentation, etc.); investigating production scheduling, shipping and invoicing issues and assists in resolution where possible. All work is done in compliance with department Standard Operating Procedures, order entry procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley. Ideal applicants, will come with experience of working within a complexed manufacturing environment within customer service and hold previous experience with Oracle, or similar ERP. Candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and exhibit a commitment to delivering customer satisfaction and success.
Daily activities include:
* Reviewing, entering and managing customer orders for consumables, hardware and project orders according to clean order booking and order entry procedures, handling customer calls and emails, routing appropriately.
* Generating and monitoring open order reports for held, open orders and late orders.
* Responsible for inquiries (order status, stock availability, pricing, company policies, returns authorization processing, requests for documentation, etc.); investigating production scheduling, shipping and invoicing issues and assists in resolution where possible.
* All work is done in compliance with department Standard Operating Procedures, order entry procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley.
* Proactive management of customers with orders on hold, staged release dates and blanket POs.
* Establish solid interdepartmental relationships; understand ITO (inquiry to order) & OTR (order to remittance) scope beyond their role.
* Reviews, enters and books orders according to order entry policies and procedures; proactively follows-up with customers to resolve order entry issues and escalate when necessary. Monitor order hold reports and take action based on need; understand importance of revenue recognition in relation to order booking/entry
Qualifications/Skills:
* Proven business experience; preferably in a fast-paced, manufacturing or life sciences Customer Service environment.
* Professional demeanour; excellent phone skills, strong attention to detail, team player.
* Customer-first attitude a must; understands that the customer is the driving force behind all activity.
* Ability to work in a high volume environment with minimal supervision is required.
* Experienced ERP (Oracle preferred) and Salesforce experience desirable.
* Microsoft Office proficiency.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize. Requirements include strong teamwork and problem solving skills