Customer Service Representative

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing superior customer service and order management support to external and internal customers and brands through a variety of communication mediums. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Facilitate Order to Cash Process, Contact Management, Build and Maintain Internal/External Business Partnerships, Provide Problem resolution, Account Management, and Contribute to Department Initiatives.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Customer Service or related experience
Comfortable to communicate via multiple platforms
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with emphasis on attention to detail
Effective customer service, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Microsoft Office Suite intermediate proficiency

Nice To Haves

College Degree in a Business Related Field
Experience in a high paced office setting
Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement and service excellence
Fast learner with a sharp mind, able to work comfortably in team or independently
Transactional Lean Training
Business Objects Training/Proficiency

Responsibilities

Ensure orders are correctly and accurately input via the order review process and confirm data with Customer via the acknowledgement process.
Review pricing for accuracy and ensure all applicable/requested promotions are correctly applied to invoices.
Partner with Pricing Group and/or Sales to correct price discrepancies.
Track customer orders to ensure expectations are met, and carriers deliver on time per shipping agreements.
Deliver on business expectations by adhering to defined turnaround time(s) for order placement, email / fax response and call response.
Utilize various workflows including VOC and Pricing, to gain the needed approvals that allow customer orders to ship as completely as possible while adhering to regulatory and financial requirements.
Field inquiries via multiple platforms.
Control customer experience through positive language and use of friendly, professional and courteous verbal and written correspondence.
Supply prompt and inclusive responses to customers in accordance with department and business rules.
Adhere to defined business and customer specific SOPs and Profiles to provide consistent service.
Promote positive working relations with internal and external departments (Customer Support, Marketing, Planning, Operations, Pricing, Finance, Regulatory).
Send forecast data to Production Planning when pertinent.
Support Inventory Management Operation Excellence through intelligent decision making and coordination with Plants and Distribution Centers.
Utilize resources and procedures to facilitate the timely and correct handling of reported Overages, shortages and damages, and record data in CRM and/or E-trac system.
Process credit requests promptly and provide the necessary details so that claims may be reviewed and issued within a reasonable timeframe.
Run reports to document recurring issues at customer and/or regional level including those related to Distribution or Carrier performance.
Coordinate all facets of account management for accounts including EDI and Manual orders, shipping updates, credit authorizations, and Vendor Portal management.
Document new procedures and take responsibility for updating current guides and SOPS.
Demonstrate consistent and frequent use of CRM including case management, account contact, and coding.
Participate in Lean projects as a lead or team member on a regular basis and provide ideas and feedback to projects.
Provide intermediate level reports at the request of Supervisor, Manager or Director.
Manage communications and flow of information within the team.