German Speaking Customer Service Representative

Axalta Coating Systems; Asturias; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta Coating Systems in Asturias, Spain, is seeking a German-speaking Customer Service Representative to receive and process customer orders (including export orders) and provide service information to external customers, ensuring timely and accurate handling and high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a customer‑facing role, a Bachelor’s degree, advanced fluency in German and English, SAP/Excel experience, and strong problem‑solving, communication and multitasking

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a customer-facing role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Fluent in German and English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for existing and potential customers; handle escalations.
• Receive and process regular and complex orders; proactively monitor order status and notify about delays.
• Perform root cause analysis; resolve complaints and returns per policies (invoicing, deliveries, payments).
• Ensure data integrity: customer master data, materials, invoicing, inventory; coordinate with internal teams.
• Liaise with sales, logistics, credit controllers, data management, carriers, warehouse, and customers.

Skills

German language

English language

Customer focus

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Axalta has remained at the front‑line of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever‑evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a German Speaking Customer Service Representative to join us at our facility in Asturias (Spain). The purpose of this position is to receive and process customer orders and to provide service information to external customers or potential customers on various types of customer orders, including complex and/or export orders, to ensure customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for existing and potential external customers, acting as a subject matter expert for internal escalations (understanding the business model, the internal relationships, and its decision‑makers).
• Manage customer service inquiries to ensure requirements are met. Receive and process regular and complex orders. Proactively notify late orders due to product availability or transportation issues.
• Make root cause analysis, solve problems, and process customer complaints and returns, according to the Complaint Management process and return policies. This involves deliveries, payments, and invoices issues, amongst others.
• Actively monitor open orders to ensure that deliveries arrive at the customer on time, as committed. Performs quality control checks and takes subsequent corrective actions.
• Ensure quality data integrity and accuracy: customer master data maintenance, materials, invoicing, inventory management, reconciliation, transfer pricing, etc.
• Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders: sales, logistics, supply chain, credit controllers, data management team, carriers, warehouse, and customers.

Key Requirements

• +2 years of experience in a customer‑oriented position
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent through experience
• Advanced fluency in German and English language skills.
• Professional French level would be a valuable asset
• Computer knowledge: Proficient in Word and Excel. Good knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.
• Skills: Problem-solving, analysis, organization, customer focus, active listening and good communication skills, multitasking, oriented to quality and building collaborative relationships.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia‑Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company

Axalta has remained at the front‑line of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever‑evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia‑Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job‑related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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