Branch Operations Specialist

Branch Operations Specialist

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Branch Operations Specialist will be responsible for performing duties related to the running and maintenance of the shop, sales, and branch operations, ensuring that customer contracts, billing, invoicing, and issues of any administrative nature are resolved in a timely fashion. This role can support various business units and is critical to ensure proper documentation, payment, and resolution of customer issues. We offer a full benefits package to include Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and other miscellaneous benefits.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage inbound phone calls, online inquires and customer walk-ins
• Ability to perform operations and logistics tasks; scheduling technicians, deliveries and equipment
• Strong collaboration with customers and branch staff on dealing with issues
• Process customer requests such as rental quote generation and order placement over the phone, in person or via e-mail
• Ability to document tasks in process flows
• Answer standard or non-routine product questions and direct questions to appropriate service or sales personnel when necessary
• Enter orders and arrange delivery to all sites and locations per the individual agreement including an understanding of the agreement of freight terms
• May be required to handle contract renewals and contract maintenance or changes of simple configuration or change of purchase order
• Reviews autorenewals of contracts and supports contract additions identified by branch staff
• Complete equipment and rental processes in tool and schedule product pick-up and prepare paperwork for customer sign off
• Support Service Shop Technicians in completing work orders and pulling necessary parts for product repair
• Supports branch staff in compiling metrics
• Assists branch manager and service staff ensuring customer requests are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure correct time entries and appropriate billing is maintained for projects and service engagements
• Obtain and updates forms of payment to process for service orders from customers
• Ensures all service operations and part numbers are added to service orders
• Ensures on site tech safety credentials or current training in place
• Create and maintain safe working environment and culture within the organization
• Take care of internal and external customer needs and expectations
• Demonstrates high impact culture through innovation, accountability and empowerment
• Must be able to function in a team environment; usually works with direct supervision but can work independently
• Task execution for area of responsibility up to levels defined in Xylem's DOA policy

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of applicable work experience
• Ability to handle non-routine, complex tasks
• Computer proficiency in relevant software systems (e.g., STEEB, SAP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot logical processes
• Able to execute tasks with medium levels of autonomy; limited guidance required for complex tasks
• Able to collaborate with other disciplines
• Ability to understand concepts in execution and strong organizational skills
• Understanding of general business concepts
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Fluency in relevant ERP systems
• Basic understanding of typical IT business tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology!