Job Details
Description
As a Customer Service Representative you will be a key contributor to our fast-paced day to day operations - providing exceptional customer service by working with the Process Solutions Group (PSG) sales team. This position is a focal point for order management including order entry, inquiries and expediting. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, fast-paced, high performing customer support team.
Essential Functions
* Swiftly process customer orders, adhering to our approval requirements
* Critical thinking, works independently
* Expedite customer orders at the direct request of customers as well as other PSG associates
* Build and maintain knowledge of our vendors and their order entry and order management processes
* Serve as liaison between product specialists, customers, vendors, and Cross internal resources.
* Contribute to team effort for securing goals
Additional Responsibilities
* Process orders to meet company performance matrix guidelines
* Purchase products through our ERP system as well as directly through vendor websites/Portals
* Proactively expedite rush orders
* Assist the sales team with special pricing renewals and updates
* Process repairs and returns orders for specified accounts
* Liaise with the sales team and management regarding customer issues and opportunities
* Work under general supervision and rely on experience and judgement to accomplish goals
* Attend ongoing vendor and process training; retain knowledge of vendors and processes
* Assist with special customer support projects as requested by management
Education and Experience
* High School/GED required and Associates or Bachelors degree preferred and 1-2 years order entry experience /or
* High School/GED required and 3 years order entry experience in wholesale distribution (preferred) or related industry
Required Competencies
* Computer literate and highly productive in a multi-window environment - Google Business Apps and Microsoft Office
* Excellent keyboard skills - quick and accurate
* ERP literate, NetSuite
* Excellent communication skills - especially phone and email communications
* Detail oriented and highly organized
* Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
* Math and problem-solving skills
Physical and Mental Requirements
* Sit at desk, with minimal breaks, for up to four hours at a time.
* Perform data entry for up to four hours at a time with minimal breaks
* Move and pull catalogs that may weigh up to ten pounds
* Spend extended lengths of time viewing computer screens
* Possess a clear and articulate speaking voice
* Must be highly organized, with a well-developed ability to multi-task.
* Possess ability to quickly learn and retain vendor-related information as well as company policies and procedures
* Possess the ability the perform mathematical calculations and understand the mathematical concept related to profit and margin
* A high degree of self-control and the ability to interact with others in a businesslike and professional manner
* Ability to efficiently and calmly work in a fast-paced dynamic work environment