Customer Service Representative
Elwood, IN, United States
Responsibilities
Customer Account Administration
Communicates with customers via email and/or telephone in a timely and efficient manner
Manage large number of email correspondence
Build strong customer relationships through interactive communications
Identifies and corrects deficiencies with customer orders
Analyzes daily/weekly/monthly queries and reports related to customer accounts
Cross departmental communications
Order Processing Enters standard business orders by receiving order via email/telephone
Handles special customer-specific documentation needs
Reviews orders for errors
Order Issue(s) Resolutions Analyzes issues with orders using Order User Hold Report
Resolves issues by communicating with other departments regarding customer needs
Revise orders when needed
Releases resolved orders
Follow and create Return Material Authorization(s) guidelines
Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within expected timeline
Order Coordination Plant and Distribution Center Daily Product shortage report
Resolving product and service issues
Recommend potential replacement product for customer orders
Delivery and freight rate coordination with supply chain
Communication(s) with Sales team on revised orders
Special Projects Creates/maintains reports and spreadsheets as requested
Involvement with Peak Performance team(s) as requested
Trains new hires as requested
Qualifications
Education & Experience High School Diploma
1 year working with public (pre customer service or food service)
Familiar with Supply Chain, Logistics and/or Distribution
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Computer skills - Microsoft Windows, MS Office (prevalent in Excel and Outlook)
Computer entry experience valuable, but not required
Detail and Process Oriented
Team Player with a Positive attitude
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
Proactive
Adaptability
Sense of Urgency
Professionalism
Strong follow-up and communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing
The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment
The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk
The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel
The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms
The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances
The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals
The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 25 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)