Customer Operations Representative

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Cutting-edge technology for secure payment and connectivity. Customer Operations Representative Location: Dulles, VA, US G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D. We are the reliable partner for all challenges resulting from the Internet of Things. We offer a complete connectivity portfolio for mobile network operators, automotive manufacturers, technology companies such as chip and module manufacturers as well as transport and logistics providers. Our portfolio includes highly secure solutions in the area of connectivity & IoT, from classic SIM, eSIM and iSIM, to the associated embedded operating systems and life cycle management, through to services for global connectivity and IoT solutions. Do you want to actively shape the digital transformation with us? JOB SUMMARY: The Customer Operations Representative is responsible for providing internal and external support for all customer operations requirements. This may include order processing, material procurement, coordination of production scheduling, sourcing of special packaging or solutions, coordination of logistics including product shipping, customs clearance and delivery. This position requires direct interface with customers, suppliers and internal support organizations to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. A high level of responsiveness and service is required for all order processing duties, responsibilities and other assignments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Order Processing and Customer Support: Compliance with all company policies and procedures. Collaborate closely with customers on artwork design, approval process and coordinate preproduction meetings to understand customer requirements. Manage the processing of customer orders to include order confirmation and compliance verification for technical feasibility, product/material availability, schedules, export regulations, security, commercial clauses and other relevant areas. Establish production and delivery schedules through direct communication with scheduling, other G+D manufacturing facilities, material suppliers and third-party vendors including brokers, freight companies and internal shipping department to ensure accurate and on time delivery. Assist in the purchase of materials for the MS group from domestic and international vendors. This includes production materials, outside services, etc. Verification of material receipt and approval of incoming invoices including freight charges as needed. Assist Product Management in chip procurement by working closely with purchasing. Support customers with inventory management by providing weekly or monthly inventory reports/order status reports as necessary. At times assist with submission and acceptance of orders to track order status and production efforts with other G+D production sites from initiation to delivery, including any claim handling. Support Finance in the preparation of monthly invoicing, monthly forecast, and order income. Verify pricing on customer POs to match quotations and/or contracts. Support other divisions when necessary. Interface with Engineering, IT, Operations, Quality and Product Management to ensure customer’s requests are managed in a timely fashion and in accordance with their specifications. Customer Support: Provide first level direct customer support to customers via phone, email and/or in person, to resolve issues regarding scheduling, delivery, change orders, artwork, packaging, and/or quality related claims. Maintain regular communication with the customer throughout the entire process from receipt of an order, production, delivery, invoicing, and claim handling as necessary. Manage order delivery status and scheduling updates. Oversee artwork design changes and approval processes for cards through coordination with the customer and production facilities to successfully proof and produce finished card printing designs. Assist with customer account creations/modifications in various internal systems including SAP, ServiceNow, CRM. Operations Support: Provide support and backup to Customer Operations Group. Production planning and tracking including coordination of efforts both internally and with the various G+D production sites. Thorough tracking of all order steps is recorded via excel from customer purchase order to production order until delivery, including any claim handling. Coordinating with the manufacturing groups to deliver on time while maintaining delivery expectations and schedules between customers and production. Work in conjunction with international counterparts in the preparation of material and production forecasts to align with sales forecasts. Manage and monitor inventory levels of SIM/IMSI stock and shipping supplies, including maintaining assets in various excel sheets used by internal teams, as well as internal inventory system. Packaging and Logistics Support: Oversee packaging, labeling and logistics requirements for all product deliveries in accordance with customer requirements. Work directly with customer, international counterparts, and Product Manager to develop packaging and logistics plans. Assist in the selection of appropriate vendor either internally or externally to meet scope of work for special packaging requirements. This includes meeting customer Service Level Agreement (SLA) of packaging needs and delivery dates. Picking and packing and prepare for shipments. Work with Sales, Support, and other teams to resolve any queries/issues regarding Logistics topics. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or assigned at any time with or without notice. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years Customer Service-related work experience working directly with internal and external customers. Required Knowledge and Skills Excellent organization, planning, and multi-tasking skills with extremely high attention to detail Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience General understanding of ERP system functionality with respect to order processing, inventory management, status monitoring and receiving. Experience with order processing, planning /expediting and scheduling in a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience in SAP preferred. The pay range for this position is $60,000-$63,000 annually, with eligibility for a 2.5% bonus, depending on company performance. Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, parental leave, short and long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care FSA, EAP, education assistance, and more. $$ Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security America, Inc. endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security America, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Giesecke & Devrient GB Ltd.