Customer Service Specialist

Azenta; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences is seeking a Customer Service Specialist in Manchester. The role involves managing customer orders, addressing inquiries about pricing and stock availability, and ensuring compliance with procedures. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent phone skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. The company values innovation and teamwork and is looking for a candidate who can thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven business experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or life sciences customer service environment.
• Professional demeanor with excellent phone skills.
• Ability to work in a high volume environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage customer orders for consumables and hardware.
• Handle customer inquiries regarding order status and stock availability.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and order entry procedures.

Skills

Customer-first attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

ERP (Oracle preferred)

Salesforce

Job description

Azenta UK Ltd.

At Azenta new ideas new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus Achievement Accountability Teamwork Employee Value and Integrity.

Customer Service Specialist

Job Description

Azenta Life Sciences is the leading worldwide provider of robotic compound management and biological sample storage systems. Our customer service team is seeking an experienced Customer Service Representative.

The position will see you responsible for inquiries (order status, stock availability, pricing, company policies, returns, authorization, processing requests for documentation, etc.); investigating production scheduling, shipping and invoicing issues and assisting in resolution where possible. Work is done in compliance with department Standard Operating Procedures, order entry procedures and Sarbanes‑Oxley. Ideal applicants will have experience working within a complex manufacturing environment and hold previous experience with Oracle or a similar ERP. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast‑paced collaborative environment and exhibit a commitment to delivering customer satisfaction and success.

Daily Activities

• Reviewing, entering and managing customer orders for consumables, hardware, and project orders according to clean order booking and order entry procedures; handling customer calls and emails and routing appropriately.
• Generating and monitoring open order reports for held open orders and late orders.
• Responsible for inquiries (order status, stock availability, pricing, company policies, returns, authorization, processing requests for documentation, etc.); investigating production scheduling, shipping and invoicing issues and assisting in resolution where possible.
• All work is done in compliance with department Standard Operating Procedures, order entry procedures and Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Proactive management of customers with orders on hold, staged release dates and blanket POs.
• Establish solid interdepartmental relationships; understand ITO (inquiry to order) & OTR (order to remittance) scope beyond their role.
• Reviews enters and books orders according to order entry policies and procedures; proactively follows‑up with customers to resolve order entry issues and escalates when necessary; monitors order hold reports and takes action based on need; understands importance of revenue recognition in relation to order booking / entry.

Qualifications / Skills

• Proven business experience; preferably in a fast‑paced manufacturing or life sciences customer service environment.
• Professional demeanor; excellent phone skills, strong attention to detail, team player.
• Customer‑first attitude a must; understands that the customer is the driving force behind all activity.
• Ability to work in a high volume environment with minimal supervision is required.
• Experienced ERP (Oracle preferred) and Salesforce experience desirable.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize. Requirements include strong teamwork and problem solving skills.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability please email at for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills: Design Engineering, Baan, Customer Service, Fund Management, ABAP, Elevator

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1