Warehouse Customer Service

Join a collaborative team where your attention to detail and customer-first mindset will make a real impact. We value initiative, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our clients, ensuring smooth communication and execution across order management, inventory, and billing. This position will be working onsite in New Orleans, LA.

In This Role, You Will

Order Management

• Initiate, modify, cancel, and confirm customer orders.
• Adjust orders based on inventory availability and communicate those changes proactively.
• Respond to order status inquiries and distribute relevant documentation, including Bills of Lading and Proofs of Delivery.
• Oversee export procedures, including the preparation of USDA documentation and inspection coordination.
  
  

Inventory Management

• Process inventory holds and release requests.
• Manage special day holds and communicate placarding or segregation needs to operations.
• Facilitate inter-customer product ownership transfers.
• Conduct detailed inventory inquiries and generate traceability reports in the event of product recalls.
  
  

Billing and Financial Administration

• Generate and format invoices for third-party payment processing.
• Audit billing for accuracy, including accessorial charges and credit memos.
• Manage collections of outstanding invoices and escalate disputed receivable as needed.
  
  

Administrative Support/Appointment Coordination

• Greeting and assisting facility visitors.
• Configure customer profiles within the Warehouse Management System and respond to ad hoc service requests.
• Maintain and update slot schedules, including appointment modifications.
• Assign carrier appointments and respond to appointment or load status inquiries.
  
  

What You Need To Be Considered

• 1 years of experience in customer service or warehouse operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in logistics, business, or related field is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and efficient data entry skills.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a demanding environment.
  
  

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience working in warehouse or food supply industries preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse management software (e.g., Vendor Management System) is a plus.
  
  

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.