Customer Service Representative

<p><span style="color: #121317">The Customer Service Representative will provide support to the Customer Service and Sales teams. This role is responsible for customer order entry, and general clerical work in a supportive role for our procurement team.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Duties & Responsibilities</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Maintaining data in ERP system daily</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Placing orders for clients in conjunction with the account managers</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Work with warehouse personnel to schedule smaller orders</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Emailing weekly inventory sheet to clients</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Assisting customer service team with shipping items for customers</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Answering emails and direct call inquiries</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Taking messages – sending them via email to the appropriate person</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Assisting AM - shipping items, packing, shipping innovations to the correct addresses</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Learning the shipping coordinator position to be a back up</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Lead and complete several projects for the customer service and sales teams</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Collaborate with other customer services employees to ensure the Master Production Plan is updated in a timely manner</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Assist in the maintaining a customer database with the Pre-Planner</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Provide weekly updates to Director of Customer Service containing all the appropriate information about the weekly communication with customers</span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align: start;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Working</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">conditions</span></strong><span style="color: #121317">:</span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Working schedule: </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm EST</span></strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">Remote mode of work</span></strong></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">10+ business days of paid time off</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Team building and corporate events</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Equipment provided</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">A supportive team</span></p></li></ul><br><br><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Qualifications and Key Competencies</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Highly resourceful team player with the ability to also be effective independently</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Adaptable to various competing and frequently changing demands</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic fast-paced environment</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Ability to handle frequent interruptions</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Excellent attendance and reliability</span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Requirements:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">ERP system support and data entry</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Experience in manufacturing and/or dietary supplements is helpful but not necessary</span></p></li></ul>

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