Customer Service Rep

Customer Service Representative A Customer Service Representative requires strong dedication to providing a high level of service to our customers. Partners with sales to manage customer relationships and expectations. This role is the primary contact for both internal and external customers, acting as the liaison to ensure strong communication amongst all stakeholders and helping to drive the company’s strategy forward as a valued added supplier. Responsibilities/Duties Serve as first point of contact for the customers when processing orders and requests Collaborates with various internal teams such as Supply Chain and Sales to manage situations impacting the customer Processes customer orders, complaints, returns, and invoices in a timely manner Responds to customer requests for product information and samples Manages customer complaints to ensure proper corrective actions are taken, documenting information appropriately Manages ongoing contracts and request quotes or new contracts as needed Verifies contract pricing in CRM is accurate to ensure correct invoicing Resolves customer payment discrepancies Obtains required approvals to issue customer credits as needed Tracks shipments for customers and provides assistance in expediting Problem solves to ensure customer is supplied through product shortages, production failures or truck shortages Manages EDI orders such as order confirmations, shipment notices, COA and invoices that transmitted via EDI by customer Works directly with the production planning & credit team to release orders to customers Manages daily open order reports, blocked deliveries and billing block reports Reconciles inventory on a monthly basis and runs reports for mid-year and year end audits Ensures proper information is supplied on orders and customs documents for clearance of orders being exported from the US Submits required forms to GSS to create, change, or correct master data as directed by the customer Manages customer portals and does everything from recovering PO’s to reentering invoice data into the customer portal system. Assesses and escalates any urgent issues to sales and management as appropriate Provides training and mentoring for Customer Service Coordinators as needed Requirements Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast paced team environment Excellent computer skills Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy Ability to problem solve and provide solutions Decision making capabilities in fast paced, ever changing environment Organized and ability to multitask Continuous improvement mindset Ability to work on call on a rotating basis Preferred Experience Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business related field 5-7 years of experience in customer service or related field What we can offer you Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law. The salary range for this position is: $48,000 - $55,000. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision coverages Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave 401K with company match Company paid life insurance Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more! In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities. #LI-RF1 California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. With 165 years of ingredient innovation, Tate & Lyle helps food and beverage brands grow by winning on taste, nutrition and performance. The company’s ingredients power products consumed by millions every day, delivering value in 120 markets. Tate & Lyle combines leading expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification to reduce sugar, calories and fat, add fibre and protein, and optimise texture and stability across beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces and dressings. With approximately 5,000 experts across around 75 locations in 38 countries, Tate & Lyle partners globally to solve challenges, accelerate launches and deliver commercial advantage, guided by its brand promise: Science, Solutions, Society worldwide.  For more information, please visit www.tateandlyle.com or follow Tate & Lyle on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook or YouTube

Salary : $48,000 - $55,000