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Job Title : Customer Service Account Specialist
Reports to : Customer Service Manager
Location : Hybrid (Blue Bell, PA) – 3 days minimum in office
OUR COMPANY
Building upon a heritage of more than 160 years, Jacob Stern & Sons / Acme-Hardesty prides itself in our commitment to lead with compassion, humility, and a sense of humor. This is why our employees provide solutions where others may only see problems. We are a uniquely peculiar company offering refuge to professionals who value respect and dignity rather than the status quo.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to operate in an environment that rewards those who are passionately curious? It may just be time for you to escape the "daily grind" and join the Acme-Hardesty family. Embrace the change that results from lifelong learning and open collaboration. Take a closer look at Acme-Hardesty.
Acme-Hardesty Co., a division of Jacob Stern & Sons, Inc., is in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and has evolved today into one of the largest distributors of renewable palm oil derivatives, castor oil and its derivatives, glycerin and preservatives and surfactants. The business serves as the bridge that connects suppliers in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America with customers in North America. Acme-Hardesty brings essential materials, needed by thousands of manufacturers, to create products that benefit millions of consumers.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The
Customer Service Account Specialist
meets or exceeds commitments to customers through efficient management of sales orders, effective communication of information both internally and externally, and prompt, effective resolution of customer issues. The Account Specialist works closely with employees at all levels to help achieve Key Results for the company.
RESPONISBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITES
Customer Service
Create a great and delightful experience for all customers by clearly communicating Acme Hardesty’s commitments (product, price, and delivery date)
Establish and maintain great customer relationships while supporting Acme Hardesty’s cultural beliefs
Ensure customer requirements (product codes, customer specs, SOW, equipment, labeling, etc.) are maintained in the customer master records in the ERP system (D365) and CRM
Offer pricing to customers using appropriate guidelines and developed as a CRM quote
Respond to and/or refer product and technical questions to appropriate personnel
Order Management
Manage the complete process of a customer order from receipt of PO to the shipment of such order
Work with the Sourcing and Supply Chain functions satisfy customer requirements and delivery dates
Provide optimal mode of transportation through interaction with the Supply Chain team
Initiate credit/debit/return adjustments on a timely basis, and after thorough and accurate research and investigation
Investigate and resolve short payments and chargebacks on a timely basis
Administration and Communication
Develop and maintain efficient, effective knowledge of D365 functionalities related to order fulfillment and relative to customer activity
Have a continuous improvement mindset, and constantly look for/recommend a more efficient, effective work processes
Immediately report non-conformances to Quality Coordinator and provide order details to initiate the CSI/NCRs
Advise S&OP teams of inventory overages/shortages or significant changes in customer order patterns
Select inventory effectively on a FIFO basis to reduce odd lots, broken pallets, and aged material
Other duties as assigned by management
CSI/NCRs
Advise S&OP teams of inventory overages/shortages or significant changes in customer order patterns
Select inventory effectively on a FIFO basis to reduce odd lots, broken pallets, and aged material
Other duties as assigned by management
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS DESIRED
Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a Customer Service position, working for mid-sized distributor or manufacturing company
Proven work or life experiences that demonstrate the ability to work well as a member of a team
Excellent computer acumen in MS Office, enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and contact management software (CRM)
Bachelor’s Degree in business, logistics, supply chain, marketing, or technical discipline
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be highly organized and have the ability to multitask
CORE COMPETENCIES
Accountability
Takes ownership for decisions and results of work within the scope of one’s role
Customer Focus
Understands and anticipates internal/external customers’ needs and acts to provide quality products and services to exceed their expectations.
Effective Communication
Understands the needs/perspectives of others and appropriately modifies behaviors to maximize effectiveness
Problem Solving
Proactively anticipates, analyzes, and addresses business issues and quickly responds to business needs.
Results
Demonstrates ambition and drive to achieve challenging organizational, work-related and career goals, pushing work to completion
Job Title : Customer Service Account Specialist
Reports to : Customer Service Manager
Location : Hybrid (Blue Bell, PA) – 3 days minimum in office
OUR COMPANY
Building upon a heritage of more than 160 years, Jacob Stern & Sons / Acme-Hardesty prides itself in our commitment to lead with compassion, humility, and a sense of humor. This is why our employees provide solutions where others may only see problems. We are a uniquely peculiar company offering refuge to professionals who value respect and dignity rather than the status quo.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to operate in an environment that rewards those who are passionately curious? It may just be time for you to escape the "daily grind" and join the Acme-Hardesty family. Embrace the change that results from lifelong learning and open collaboration. Take a closer look at Acme-Hardesty.
Acme-Hardesty Co., a division of Jacob Stern & Sons, Inc., is in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and has evolved today into one of the largest distributors of renewable palm oil derivatives, castor oil and its derivatives, glycerin and preservatives and surfactants. The business serves as the bridge that connects suppliers in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America with customers in North America. Acme-Hardesty brings essential materials, needed by thousands of manufacturers, to create products that benefit millions of consumers.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The
Customer Service Account Specialist
meets or exceeds commitments to customers through efficient management of sales orders, effective communication of information both internally and externally, and prompt, effective resolution of customer issues. The Account Specialist works closely with employees at all levels to help achieve Key Results for the company.
RESPONISBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITES
Customer Service
Create a great and delightful experience for all customers by clearly communicating Acme Hardesty’s commitments (product, price, and delivery date)
Establish and maintain great customer relationships while supporting Acme Hardesty’s cultural beliefs
Ensure customer requirements (product codes, customer specs, SOW, equipment, labeling, etc.) are maintained in the customer master records in the ERP system (D365) and CRM
Offer pricing to customers using appropriate guidelines and developed as a CRM quote
Respond to and/or refer product and technical questions to appropriate personnel
Order Management
Manage the complete process of a customer order from receipt of PO to the shipment of such order
Work with the Sourcing and Supply Chain functions satisfy customer requirements and delivery dates
Provide optimal mode of transportation through interaction with the Supply Chain team
Initiate credit/debit/return adjustments on a timely basis, and after thorough and accurate research and investigation
Investigate and resolve short payments and chargebacks on a timely basis
Administration and Communication
Develop and maintain efficient, effective knowledge of D365 functionalities related to order fulfillment and relative to customer activity
Have a continuous improvement mindset, and constantly look for/recommend a more efficient, effective work processes
Immediately report non-conformances to Quality Coordinator and provide order details to initiate the CSI/NCRs
Advise S&OP teams of inventory overages/shortages or significant changes in customer order patterns
Select inventory effectively on a FIFO basis to reduce odd lots, broken pallets, and aged material
Other duties as assigned by management
CSI/NCRs
Advise S&OP teams of inventory overages/shortages or significant changes in customer order patterns
Select inventory effectively on a FIFO basis to reduce odd lots, broken pallets, and aged material
Other duties as assigned by management
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS DESIRED
Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a Customer Service position, working for mid-sized distributor or manufacturing company
Proven work or life experiences that demonstrate the ability to work well as a member of a team
Excellent computer acumen in MS Office, enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and contact management software (CRM)
Bachelor’s Degree in business, logistics, supply chain, marketing, or technical discipline
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be highly organized and have the ability to multitask
CORE COMPETENCIES
Accountability
Takes ownership for decisions and results of work within the scope of one’s role
Customer Focus
Understands and anticipates internal/external customers’ needs and acts to provide quality products and services to exceed their expectations.
Effective Communication
Understands the needs/perspectives of others and appropriately modifies behaviors to maximize effectiveness
Problem Solving
Proactively anticipates, analyzes, and addresses business issues and quickly responds to business needs.
Results
Demonstrates ambition and drive to achieve challenging organizational, work-related and career goals, pushing work to completion