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Customer Care Associate

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The Customer Care Representative provides customer service, project management, and account management 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 Representative 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

Customer Care Representative

Demonstrate and foster Oliver Core Values

Receive and process customer orders while screening information for accuracy and completeness within 24hr of receiving

Acknowledges customer orders within 48 hours

Works closely with Specification Review and Development/Process Engineering to review and improve customer specifications

Follow up, 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.

Prepares customer price quotations (requests), sample requests, order status information and facilitates other customer requests in an expeditious manner and to the standards set forth by management

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

Forecast and track key account metrics

Negotiate expedite fees and scheduling deviations requests for rushed deliveries

Work closely with planning and manufacturing to determine realistic shipping dates
Clearly communicate updated order acknowledgment to customer and updated internal systems as needed

Captures customer complaints and tracks in accordance with established practices and procedures

Coordinate internally to ensure timely specification reviews and other customer information requests

Work closely with Regional Sales Managers to coordinate internal information requests, technical information and quotes.

Basic Qualifications

Education:
4-year degree in Business related field, or comparable experience

Experience:
2 years of related customer service, sales or account management experience, or equivalent combination of education and 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 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

Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with CRM, ERP and business applications

Demonstrated ability to follow through on details and enter data into computers systems, CRM, ERP 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

Preferred Qualifications for Senior Role

Education and/or Experience:
4-year degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing or related field

4-6 years of related customer service, sales or account management experience, supervisory experience

Senior

All duties and responsibilities of Customer Care Representative

Maintains a trusted advisor relationship with key or global accounts and customer stakeholders

Experience in managing Vendor Managed Inventory programs and Kanbans

Works closely with the Lead Customer Care Representative and Manager to assist on training of new hires and assists in process improvement

Consistently exceeds expectations with effective communication/listening skills

Strong business acumen, identify and grow opportunities within the territory and collaborate with the sales team to ensure growth attainment

Working Conditions

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 10lbs.

Special Requirements

Ability to travel to customer facilities, plant locations and trade shows when necessary.