Customer Service Representative

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. • Piedmont, AL

20d

About The Position

The Customer Service Representative directs and coordinates customer service activities at their assigned CVG facility, serving as the primary point of contact for external customers on all order-related matters. This role is responsible for taking, confirming, entering, and managing incoming orders; reviewing EDI and manual orders; monitoring shipments; resolving customer issues; and collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction. The CSR plays a key role in maintaining CVG’s reputation for accurate, timely, and responsive customer service in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2–4 years of customer service experience, preferably in a manufacturing, automotive, or trucking industry environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of accuracy under pressure
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to understand and convey technical information to internal teams and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience with automotive or commercial vehicle OEM customer service processes
• Familiarity with EDI order reconciliation and ERP-based order management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting customers such as PACCAR, Daimler, Navistar, Volvo/Mack, or similar OEM accounts
• Second language proficiency a plus for facilities with international customer bases.
• Experience with ERP systems and EDI platforms preferred
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned external customers; take, confirm, enter, and manage incoming orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Key orders into the ERP system accurately, obtaining required documentation; maintain and analyze open orders to ensure accuracy of pricing, product details, and order requirements.
• Monitor open orders and take proactive actions to ensure on-time shipments; provide customers with regular updates on order status, product availability, pricing, and shipping timelines.
• Ensure drop-in and special orders are managed in a timely manner that balances customer needs with production and operations requirements; report order increases and special orders to Sales and Materials teams.
• Manage EDI and spot order processing; reconcile order quantities, monitor EDI error reports, and take corrective action where necessary to ensure accurate and compliant order flow.
• Operate effectively within multiple ERP and electronic order entry systems; maintain accurate and complete records of customer interactions, orders, and issue resolution.
• Address and resolve customer complaints — product-related or otherwise — achieving first-call resolution and minimizing the need for follow-up contacts; escalate unresolved issues to management as appropriate.
• Report customer dissatisfaction to the manager for follow-up and process improvement; proactively communicate quality, delivery, or service concerns to the appropriate internal teams.
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Shipping, Sales, and Materials teams to ensure customer needs are met and commitments are kept; provide technical assistance and convey technical information to internal and external customers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED