Customer Service Representative
Hendrickson · Mount Vernon, MO · 3 wk ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide product quotes as needed in conjunction with outside sales and product availability to customers.
- Receive and enter customer orders (internal and external) into computer system.
- Request and obtain delivery commitment from Scheduling and confirm order delivery with customer.
- Resolve any discrepancy between customer requested ship date and production’s available to ship date.
- Provide direct and indirect customers with service part #s, availability and/or Aftermarket Supplier partners as needed.
- Evaluate and issue Return Material Authorizations per company policy.
- Issue other miscellaneous customer credits and debits in conjunction with outside sales as required to effectively serve customers in accordance with company policy.
- Maintain customers’ hard copy files including customer purchase order, customer acknowledgements, pertinent correspondence, invoices, shipping paperwork, RMA documents, credit/debit memos, etc.
- Support outside sales teams as needed with order status, customer account status, etc.
- Support customers from initial inquiry through final resolution, including communicating with customers as appropriate.
Qualifications / Training / Skill Requirements
- Experience with data entry including software knowledge and experience using basic tools such as email, spreadsheets, and word processing programs.
- Able to prioritize multiple demands and work interrupted with high degree of accuracy and follow through.
- Able to analyze and determine customer needs and enlist help from other departments to determine best course of action.
- Able to communicate effectively through verbal and written means.
- Ability to resolve and manage customer conflict while maintaining professional demeanor and utilizing customer care techniques.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Mechanical aptitude a plus.
- Strong multitasking skills with a proactive, self‑driven approach and a commitment to enhancing processes and procedures.
Education Requirements
- Associates’ or Bachelor’s Degree in business, customer service or related area preferred, and/or equivalent work experience.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience within a team setting and/or customer service environment preferred.
- Demonstrates interpersonal and team social skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
- MRP experience preferred.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to verbally communicate in articulate and enunciated manner.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time while performing repetitive clerical tasks such as typing and filing.
Core Values
- Integrity
- Dedication
- Bold/Humble Attitude
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, travel, and disability insurance
- A flexible spending account
- 401K plans
- A pension plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Financial assistance programs for adoption or further education
- A comprehensive wellness program
- An Employee Assistance Program