Customer Service Coordinator

AkzoNobel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D

Annual bonus

Generous vacation & holidays

Parental leave after 1 year

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Houston, TX is seeking a Customer Service Coordinator to manage inbound and outbound shipments, interpret customer instructions, and maintain customer data. The role requires a High School Diploma (associate/bachelor preferred), SAP experience a plus, and strong communication skills.

Hours are 08:00–17:00, Monday–Friday, with benefits including 401K, health plans, and annual bonus. Location: Houston; salary range $52,000–$56,000 annually; base plus bonus potential and growth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work independently and build relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating outbound and inbound shipments.
• Interpret customer instructions and coordinate special handling/packing.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to support distribution activity.
• Attend to incoming phone calls and provide customer information for Customer Master.
• Other duties as assigned by department.

Skills

SAP experience

Excel

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Customer Service Coordinator

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77091

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Ensure Akzo Nobel Coatings processes are followed involving the inspection and accountability of materials and the shipment of items from stock or production in accordance with customer requirements. Correct exception cases of overages, shortages, or damaged items.

Plan, coordinate, or prepare outbound and inbound shipments with team members, public carriers, and customer will calls. Interpret customer’s instructions and coordinate special product handling, shipping instructions, or packaging requirements. Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels, materials, and supplies to support distribution activity.

Location: Houton, TX

Hours: 08:00 am to 05:00pm (Monday thur Friday)

Key Responsibilites

• Must demonstrate integrity while performing duties as per company’s Code of Conduct
• Communicates with internal and external customers involving coordination with internal departments that may include manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, and sales
• Researches customer short pays and collecting information to determine if credit is applicable
• Ensures customer purchase order (PO) pricing is correct and requests a revised PO in the event a correction is applicable
• Attend to incoming phone calls
• Provides the Accounting Department with customer information for Customer Master
• Additional duties may be assigned in the event business conditions change
• Other duties as deemed necessary by department business conditions
• Set up new customer ship to addresses in database
• Assisting invoicing when needed

Job Requirements

High School Diploma required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferred
SAP experience a plus
Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
Must be able to work independently
Success in qualifying opportunities involving multiple key decision makers.
Strong knowledge of sales principles, methods, practices, and techniques.
Strong problem identification and objection resolution skills.
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers.
Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers
Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and have the ability to use Excel, Word, SAP and able to adapt to software applications.
Must be able to use calculator, telephone, keyboard and various office machines on a daily basis
Must be able to communicate both in person and on the telephone, enter information on the computer and read various instructions given to them

Base salary range for this role is: $52,000 to $56,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Eligible for annual bonus
Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave after 1 year
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days

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Acquiring Information

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.