Customer Care Specialist

Remote Jobs; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. is looking for a Specialist - Customer Care to join the Centralized Customer Care team in the United States. The role focuses on researching and resolving supplier invoice discrepancies and supporting the Accounts Payable team with offsetting transactions within Wesco’s policies.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Inventory Management, and Payables to drive accurate payables resolutions. Travel up to 25% may be required to support field operations.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required; Associates’ degree preferred.
• 1 year related experience required; 3 years preferred.
• 1 year of Oracle or other large integrated financial system experience is preferred.
• Accounting knowledge strongly preferred, including income statements, GL accounts, balance sheets, sales and margins.
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research and resolution on supplier invoice discrepancies with little supervision.
• Assist with resolution of discrepancies and processing offsetting transactions to ensure complete resolution.
• Supplier invoice resolution subject matter expert for the field (Sales and Operations).
• Provide support between Sales, Operations, Inventory Management, and Accounts Payable to research and resolve payables issues and communicate resolutions.
• Organize and manage large volume of discrepancies across branches and escalate as necessary.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Detail orientation

MS Excel

Accounting knowledge

Oracle experience

Travel up to 25%

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Associates’/College diploma preferred

Tools

Oracle

MS Word

Email

Job description

Job Description

As a Specialist - Customer Care, you will be part of a specialized team within Wesco's Centralized Customer Care organization focused specifically on supplier invoice resolution. You will assist with root cause discrepancies between purchase orders and a supplier's invoices. You will support the Accounts Payable team on appropriate resolution and processing any offsetting transactions (including inventory and cost adjustments), largely self-directed within the framework of Wesco's internal policy, and Customer Care's standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research and resolution on supplier invoice discrepancies (variance between Wesco Purchase Order and Supplier Invoice) with little supervision
• Assist with resolution of discrepancies, and processing offsetting transactions (such as cost adjustments to inventory and historical corrections to customer billings) to ensure complete resolution
• Supplier invoice resolution subject matter expert for the field (Sales and Operations)
• Provides support between Sales, Operations, Inventory Management, and Accounts Payable teams to research and resolve payables issues and communicate resolution back to Accounts Payable team
• Effectively organizes and manages large volume of discrepancies across numerous branches, interfacing with employees in the field, and escalating timely to field management as necessary

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Associates' Degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) preferred
• 1 year of related experience required; 3 years preferred
• 1 year of Oracle or other large integrated financial system experience is preferred
• Accounting knowledge strongly preferred, including understanding of income statements, general ledger accounts, balance sheets, sales, and margin, etc. preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience is preferred
• Time management skills required, including ability to prioritize customer issues and resolve with positive outcomes
• Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Computer literate, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail
• Ability to travel up to 25%

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About Us

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.