Specialist, Customer Services
Menomonee Falls, WI - USA
Job Summary
The Specialist Customer Services provides support to Customer Service and the Sales Department including exceptional courteous and efficient customer service with timely responses to customer inquiries/problems accurate data entry and customer order processing and communication of product information; in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Provide exceptional courteous and responsive customer service via phone and email regarding order inquiries pricing delays and product information.
- Accurately enter customer orders & order changes into the computerized system according to established procedures.
- Identify and process Canadian rush and drop-ship orders as required.
- Enter part numbers pricing and shipping changes on active orders and distribute change notifications to appropriate departments (Production Purchasing & Shipping).
- Coordinate with Purchasing Planning Materials Production Test and Shipping to ensure parts availability and on-time delivery.
- Track shipments and provide Proof of Delivery to customers when requested.
- Maintain accurate customer account data including addresses and shipping instructions.
- Assist with order entry overflow and support departmental workflow as business needs require.
- Prepare and provide customer quotations by responding to sales opportunities technical component requests and pricing inquiries.
- Assist channel partners and end users in selecting appropriate products based on application and requirements.
- Collaborate with Planning Engineering Production Sales and Channel Partners on large or complex parts opportunities.
- Log manage prioritize and follow up on quotation requests to support responsiveness and increased hit rates.
- Follow up on completed quotes as requested to support revenue growth and customer conversion
- Contribute to daily workflow management backlog prioritization and departmental responsiveness.
- Complete and maintain required documentation records and system updates.
- Assist with training special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within Customer Service.
- Follow all safety policies work rules and housekeeping standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Strong critical thinking problemsolving and decisionmaking skills to assess customer requirements pricing scenarios and order details; identify risks or discrepancies; and determine appropriate solutions within established procedures and timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external customers and ask clear effective clarification questions.
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy quality and audit compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and adapt between order processing and quotation responsibilities in a fastpaced highvolume environment.
- Proficiency in ERP CRM document imaging systems pricing tools and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with consistent followup.
- Ability to calculate pricing elements such as discounts percentages and basic cost structures.
- Ability to quickly learn retain and apply product knowledge including part numbers and applications; knowledge of material handling products and electromechanical devices preferred.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with crossfunctional teams.
- High school diploma
- 2 years of Customer Service experience
- A combination of experience and education may be considered
- Associate degree from two-year college or technical school preferred
Required Experience:
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About Company
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