Associate Customer Service Representative

Associate Customer Service Representative VARITE is looking for qualified Customer Service Representative in Auburn Hills, MI. A science and technology company known for innovations in materials science, electronics, biotechnology, and specialty products. It develops high-performance materials, sustainable solutions, and agricultural technologies. Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. Location: Auburn Hills, MI (This position is hybrid 4 days in the office and 1 day from home office; subject to change, per the Company) Contract Duration: 3 months Pay Rate Range: $22.00 - $24.14/hr. on W2 Here's What You'll Do Summary: A successful Customer Service Representative (CSR) must have a customer focused mindset, which enables her/him to deliver excellent customer service. The CSR has complete ownership of the order management process from initial order entry to product delivery for her/his dedicated accounts. The CSR interfaces with customers as well as internal and external functional partners. By building successful relationships, the CSR aligns multiple internal resources and capabilities, toward the goal of zero-defect customer satisfaction. Strong communication skills allow the CSR to translate the customers' needs into information upon which the CSR, the business and other functions can make decisions and promptly act. Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement and Order Management Responsible for multiple SAP transactions (i.e. order entry, returns, credits/debits, quality notifications, outputs, deliveries/shipments, invoices) Build working relationships with commercial team partners to exceed customer expectations Analyze customer ordering patterns to anticipate customer needs Serve as a liaison with customers on administrative and technical matters (EDI/Capture/My ***) Respond to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner Review daily reports to proactively address and resolve issues (i.e. open order report, returns report, SAP block report, promise/failure, etc.) Demonstrate flexibility/adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment Quickly identify and own resolution of customer issues Responsible for investigating and driving timely resolution of customer disputes. This involves interaction with the customer, credit, and sales representative Make decisions for customers' return following a quality complaint within their assigned Delegation of Authority (DOA) limit As part of the account team, relay all pertinent information gathered from the customer to the account manager (forecast, new project, changes in the organization.) Qualifications SAPR3 or equivalent experience High School Diploma required, College degree preferred Order entry experience & previous customer service experience We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan. Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.