Customer Care Representative

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Be the central link between the customer, operations, and sales team to ensure the client's requirements are met most efficiently and cost-effectively. Build a relationship with the Customer, act as the Voice of the Customer within Givaudan, and manage the sales order process through to shipment for assigned customers and affiliates.

Your Title Customer Care Representative

Your Location Mt. Olive site (New Jersey)

Reporting to Customer Care Manager

Salary Range Based on Experience $59,900 - $75,000

Main responsibilities

Build a Customer Care strategy and follow global guidelines

Identify opportunities for improvement in Customer Care and participate in projects when relevant

Provide support for assigned customers and affiliates to meet order requirements and escalate issues

Work with the customer care team on customer relationships and delivering customer experience

Daily communication and collaboration with customers, operations, and sales

Resolve requests for order changes, issues and handle customer complaints and inquiries internally and externally

When applicable determine corrective action with the help of the Support Office and Control Tower

Prepare Debit and Credit notes, process quality notifications and Customer Returns

Manage customer expectations and build relationships

Collect Customer Forecast, enter into the tool and collaborate with planning on information relating to demand planning and stock positions and participate in demand planning meetings

Ask for and act upon Customer feedback

Maintain accurate customer records, including customer-specific information, contracts, labeling, packaging and stock requirements

Provide coverage and support accounts for other team members

Know how to diffuse a difficult situation and get a resolution with the customers

Follow the new Customer/product processes and contribute to improve New customer experience

Education

High School or Secondary Education

Associate or University Degree

Languages English and other language(s)

Professional experience

2-3 years in the industry, including a customer-facing role

Required skills

Knowledge of SAP and associated processes

Microsoft Office expertise

Demonstrated Customer Relationship Management

Basic Inventory Management knowledge

Understanding of Shipping Terminology

Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma (white/yellow belt)

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, family leave and a high matching 401k plan.

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Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.