Job Description
Customer Account Specialist
Chicago, IL
Pay Rate- $16-18.50/hr The Customer Account Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing all base-line activities surrounding the processing of customer orders from the time of order submission to the customer delivery. They will work in a team-based environment dedicated to one or a group of accounts to ensure customer commitments are met.
Customer Account Specialist-
· Management of all orders from receipt through delivery to customer warehouse and distribution centers. Ensure highest level of customer service
· Responsible for order accuracy by ensuring the right products are ordered, prices, deals, allowances, method of shipment, and shipping platform are applied to the order and adequate lead time is given to ensure on-time delivery to the customer.
· Identify and resolve customer order and inventory replenishment issues within the scope and authority of the position.
· Monitor and report baseline customer service key performance indicators (KPI).
· Maintain active involvement in the execution and follow through of sales/shipping programs.
· Identify logistics cost reduction opportunities and customer service efficiency improvements and escalate to the appropriate function.
· Communicate with finance team, sales, sales planner, distribution centers (DC) and customers related to order management.
· Execute merchandise return, dump and donate as necessary. Due to the ever-changing environment of our customers and the organization, OMC responsibilities may change as a result of the business needs, and are not limited to this job description. Customer Account Specialist Qualifications:
· BA/BS degree required
· Basic to intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
· Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented and ability to multitask
· Ability to build strong relationships and work with cross-functional partners
· Strong communication skills; understand follow- up requirements and escalation process
· Problem solving, issue resolution and prioritization skills Desired Skills:
· Proven track record with customer service
· SAP experience
· Previous experience in a CPG and/or food manufacturing environment
Company Description
Every day at Hunter International, we connect clients with the best and brightest talent in their industry. We provide leading organizations nationwide with recruiting solutions that ensure an efficient and timely hiring process. In addition, we seek to understand job seekers’ skills and accomplishments, forging a career path that will enable them to reach their professional goals. Our process begins once you apply or upload your resume to work with our recruiting experts. If selected, you will receive a personalized review of your application as well as job recommendations to ensure you aren’t missing the right opportunity. Hunter’s expert recruiting team will advocate on your behalf with the hiring manager to communicate your unique qualifications and skills as the best choice for their job opening. We’ll handle gathering feedback from the hiring manager, coordinating your interviews and negotiating your pay. After a successful placement, our team will keep the lines of communication open throughout your journey. We’ll celebrate your success onsite, provide feedback and field questions because at Hunter we are #RootedinConnection Hunter International Recruiting is certified as a women’s business enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the US. We recognize the commitment to supplier diversity that is embraced by corporations and government agencies today, and we can add diversity to your supply chain. Follow us on Twitter: @hirecruiting Like us on Facebook: Hunter International Follow us on Instagram: @hunterinternational Connect With Us on LinkedIn: Hunter International Recruiting