Representative, CBG Asia Customer Service (Japanese Speaker)

3M; Taguig; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 737,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Manila is seeking an entry-level professional to support account management, upselling, and issue resolution. You will follow defined procedures under supervision, perform end-to-end order management using SAP, Salesforce, and customer portals, and maintain master data.

The role emphasizes basic analytical skills, day-to-day execution, and collaboration with internal teams to meet KPIs and SLAs. English and Japanese language knowledge is required; shift flexibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in Customer Service, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, or IT in local companies.
• Knowledge of SAP, Salesforce, portals, CRM tools, and MS Office such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
• Knowledge of English and Japanese languages (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs end-to-end order management using SAP, Salesforce, and customer portals.
• Maintains customer master data, part numbers, and critical specifications.
• Investigates missed OTIF and resolves simple to moderately complex issues.
• Communicates proactively with internal teams and customers regarding order issues.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure order flow and resolve queries.
• Builds relationships with assigned customers.
• Handles line stop or AOG situations with stakeholder coordination.
• Meets KPIs and SLAs and participates in company initiatives.
• Follows up on delays and coordinates tasks to meet SLAs.
• Creates simple reports or analytics.
• Participates in continuous improvement and basic Lean projects.
• Performs administrative tasks as needed.
• Analyzes and recommends alternatives to meet customer or account needs.
• Applies customer service, issue resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

CRM tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Portals

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description

General Purpose / Summary

• Follows clearly defined procedures with general guidance.
• Handles standard to moderately complex inquiries in Account Management, Upselling, Customer Issue Resolution, Customer Inquiry Support, and Customer Service Analytics.
• Entry-level to early-career role working under general supervision.
• Uses basic analytical skills; decisions mainly affect individual accuracy and day-to-day operational execution.
• Focused on one discipline or practice within one department or location.

Freedom to Act

• Works independently with limited discretion; output reviewed periodically.
• Work priorities are largely defined by supervisor.
• Procedures and tools are clearly defined.
• Aligns with 3M Performance Culture expectations.

People / Change Management

• Able to provide guidance or training to peers within the same job level.
• Supports change at the team level.

Analytical / Problem Solving

• Handles standard to moderately complex inquiries using basic analytical skills.
• Uses judgment for normal variations and selects from existing approaches.
• Conducts short-term planning related to forecasting and business partner support.

Main Responsibilities

• Performs end-to-end order management using SAP, Salesforce, and customer portals.
• Maintains customer master data, part numbers, and critical specifications.
• Investigates missed OTIF and resolves simple to moderately complex issues.
• Communicates proactively with internal teams and customers regarding order issues.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure order flow and resolve queries.
• Builds relationships with assigned customers.
• Handles line stop or AOG situations with stakeholder coordination.
• Meets KPIs and SLAs and participates in company initiatives.
• Follows up on delays and coordinates tasks to meet SLAs.
• Creates simple reports or analytics.
• Participates in continuous improvement and basic Lean projects.
• Performs administrative tasks as needed.
• Analyzes and recommends alternatives to meet customer or account needs.
• Applies customer service, issue resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Interaction

• Interacts with external customers and internal partners such as distribution, lab, quality, transportation, sales, and marketing.
• Exchanges routine factual information related to order management and discipline-specific tasks.
• Participates in corporate programs and adheres to 3M policies and values.

Education / Experience

• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in Customer Service, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, or IT in local companies.

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic knowledge of customer service disciplines.
• Learns products and processes with guidance.
• Knowledge of SAP, Salesforce, portals, CRM tools, and MS Office such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge in the English and Japanese languages (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Customer Service, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Ops, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Skilled in SAP and Salesforce.
• Accurate data entry and analytics skills.
• Open to shift work when required.
• Comfortable working other Asian time zones, shift hours, or supporting countries work calendars.

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