Customer Support Sr. Specialist

Avantor; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Customer Support Sr. Specialist for the APAC Team in India. This role, with limited supervision, handles initial technical product support and troubleshooting to provide timely solutions.

You will manage end-to-end order processing via SAP, collaborate with Supply Chain, create and maintain SOPs, and mentor junior associates while ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• Experience: 5–7 years in customer service, supply chain, or order management roles.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Languages: Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Mandarin, Hindi, French, Tamil) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end order processing, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment via SAP.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and stakeholders to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of SOPs for customer service processes.
• Proactively manage backorders and drive billing completion.
• Handle customer complaints, including root cause analysis and resolution (e.g., returns, credit notes, replacements).
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency.
• Act as a key point of contact for escalations and complex customer issues.
• Provide professional support to both internal and external customers.
• Contribute to team development by mentoring junior associates and sharing best practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and独

Excellent interpersonal and comms

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in any field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a Customer Support Sr. Specialist for the APAC Team. This role works with limited supervision to provide initial technical product support by handling customer inquiries and troubleshooting product-related issues. Gather information to identify and assess the nature of the problem. Typicaly refer to transcripts or established processes in training manuals and guides to recommend solutions. Handle complex issues.

What we’re looking for:

Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in any field.

Experience: 5–7 years in customer service, supply chain, or order management roles.

Technical Skills: Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Languages: Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Mandarin, Hindi, French, Tamil) are a plus.

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to work independently.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

How Will You Thrive and Create an Impact:

• Manage end‑to‑end order processing, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment via SAP.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and stakeholders to meet customer delivery expectations.

• Lead the creation and maintenance of SOPs for customer service processes.

• Proactively manage backorders and drive billing completion.

• Handle customer complaints, including root cause analysis and resolution (e.g., returns, credit notes, replacements).

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency.

• Act as a key point of contact for escalations and complex customer issues.

• Provide professional support to both internal and external customers.

• Contribute to team development by mentoring junior associates and sharing best practices.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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