Customer Service Representative

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking a Customer Service Representative in Dubai to manage order-related operations across the Middle East for Marine & Protective Coatings. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years customer service experience, strong communication skills, and be fluent in Arabic and English.

This role involves collaborating with various internal teams, processing customer orders efficiently, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. AkzoNobel is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourages diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of customer service experience required.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and Order to Cash processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Sound understanding of sales, supply chain, marketing, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily duties across Middle East for Marine & Protective Coatings.
• Process customer orders in ERP system and maintain documentation.
• Serve as the first contact for customers and resolve complaints.
• Ensure timely order processing and good customer interactions.

Skills

Customer service experience

Fluent in Arabic and English

Good communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Education

University graduate or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Customer Service Representative

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated Customer Service Representative to oversee order related operations across Middle Eastern countries for Marine & Protective Coatings. The ideal candidate will liaise with global associates, manage end-to-end order processing, and collaborate with various internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Managing essential day-to-day duties and handling activities across Middle East countries for Marine & Protective Coatings.
• Dealing with the Global Associates to service their orders under E-mariner order process.
• Processing end to end Tas orders (PO, GRN and invoicing).
• Collaborating closely with Supply/Sales/Demand and Logistic and serving as the initial point of contact for any issues for Marine and Yacht Team.
• To Manage and review task like OTIF, SLOB, and Back Orders.
• To manage order receipt efficiently, prioritising timely order processing and good customer interactions and relationships
• Manages the order-to-cash process with excellence in order processing
• Registers and processes customer orders in the ERP system received via, electronic mail, and phone or through other contact with the customer.
• Ensures order processing is handled correct and in full and is transferred to the transporters (logistics).
• Raises issues in delivery, documentation and/or invoices process with Supervisor.
• Acts as first level contact with customer for answers to questions and in attempting to resolve complaints.
• Obtains adequate customer and product knowledge to find solutions for customer needs (e.g. additional and/or alternative products).
• Makes proposals for improvements on work processes.
• Completes registering / filing / archiving of customer service-related documentation.
• Assures cooperation between customer service and field force regarding administration of customers’ orders. Closely cooperates with the Planning, Logistics functions to maintain consistency in approach towards customer service in the organization.
• Adheres to all applicable corporate as well as site policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct/HS&E standards and acts in compliance with all regulations.
• Timely and accurately upload final documents to customer invoice portals, ensuring error‑free transactions.

Experience

• At least 5 years customer service experience required.
• University graduate or equivalent.
• This role requires written and spoken skills in Arabic and English languages
• Knowledge of ERP systems and Order to cash processes in a Business to Business environment,
• Must be able to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines, be able to multitask, and have good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work well in a team environment
• MS Office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint).
• Good customer service and negotiation skills.
• Able to manage time and prioritize activities effectively. Must be able to execute tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Sound understanding of other functional areas: sales, supply chain, marketing and logistics

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.