We are searching for an experienced Customer Care Associate at our Malaysia facility.
Position Summary
The Customer Care Associate provides customer service support to internal and external customers. This role plays a critical role in the order management process, ensuring the timely processing of orders and realistic delivery dates are confirmed. The Customer Care Associate will develop long-term relationships with assigned customers and key stakeholders. This role will liaise between customers and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of orders according to customer needs.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Receives and processes customer orders while screening information for accuracy and completeness within 24 hours of receiving.
Acknowledges customer orders within 48 hours.
Works closely with Product Specification Specialist/Process Engineering to review and improve customer specifications.
Follows up and escalates risks and potential problems with customer orders and parts to the appropriate team members in manufacturing, process engineering, production planning, pre-production areas, etc.
Monitors customer orders throughout the manufacturing process, advising customers, sales, and operations of any significant delays and provides alternatives to ensure customer expectations are fulfilled.
Consistently applies pricing and fees according to company policy to ensure high levels of service and revenue.
Works closely with planning and manufacturing to determine realistic shipping dates.
Clearly communicates updated order acknowledgment to customers and updates internal systems as needed.
Captures customer complaints and tracks them in accordance with established practices and procedures.
Coordinates internally to ensure timely specification reviews and other customer information requests.
Works closely with Regional Sales Managers to coordinate internal information requests, technical information, and quotes.
Identifies and grows opportunities within the territory and collaborates with the sales team to ensure growth attainment.
Consistently exceeds expectations with responsiveness and clear communications to all customers.
Strong business acumen.
Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; is a part of making recommendations for changes and improvements and participates in the implementation of existing standards, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability in interfacing with a diverse group of people and departments, analytical thinking, troubleshooting, exceptional communication, problem solving, project management, and prioritization.
Ability to summarize data to be provided to Customer Service and Sales management.
Proficient computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
Occasional travel as directed by management.
Strong teaching and consulting skills.
Skilled communicator with strong speaking and technical writing skills.
Demonstrates and fosters Oliver Core Values.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business or closely related field.
Experience:
1 – 2 years of related B2B customer service, supply chain, sales, or account management experience.
Interpersonal Skills:
Customer Orientation – ability to focus on the changing needs and wants of the customer.
Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
Able to work independently or as a member of a team; must be organized and meet deadlines in stressful situations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong active listening skills.
Ability to maintain positive relationships within a team environment; working well with people across the organization to gather information, make decisions, and recommendations to drive improvement.
Ability to deal with a variety of interpersonal styles and personalities in an appropriate and diplomatic manner.
Technical Skills:
Ability to support all Oliver Sites.
Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with ERP (SAP Hana) and business applications.
Demonstrated ability to follow through on details and enter data into computer systems quickly and accurately.
Other Skills:
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail.
Excellent learning and presentation skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr