We are seeking
a
Client Services Specialist (CSS) to work with one of our premier customers. The CSS works with the accounts, builds client relationships and coordinates the order processing.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Maintain regular contact with clients to anticipate needs and ensure client goals are met.
- Receive and confirm incoming orders from clients and maintain client files.
- Write job order specifications based on client requirements.
- Submit requests for pricing to Purchasing, and provide client quotes for new item orders.
- Maintain pricing and costs in the system.
- Manage purchase orders, i.e. closing them timely, follow up on late orders and tracking invoices.
- Participate in information gathering for new clients and/or new orders.
- Monitor and coordinate involvement of Operations and Management to ensure client satisfaction.
- Manage material discrepancies with client.
- Resolve client inquiries and complaints and document Customer Disappointments in software.
- Schedule and coordinate outbound shipments, as required.
- Inspect and approve job orders and incoming materials and establish accept/reject criteria.
- Assist sales team in collaborating with internal business partners to address client needs.
- Monitor inventory levels to determine when orders need to be placed, as needed.
· Computer skills – MS Office (Word, Excel) and utilization of an ERP (SAP preferred),
· Ability to analyze a situation to resolve routine, and some non-routine, problems,
· Ability to interpret and exchange information in person and via telephone and computer,
· Service-oriented demeanor (friendly, courteous and helpful),
· Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external teams and individuals,
· Self-motivated to successfully achieve objectives, with or without supervision,
· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment,
· Organizational and time-management skills,
· Willing and able to adapt to changing priorities,
· Detail orientation and a high level of accuracy,
· Ability to remain in a stationary position frequently with some movement around the office,
· Ability to occasionally position oneself to lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
· The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.