Customer Service Coordinator

Tenneco; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Customer Service Coordinator at Tenneco will ensure customer satisfaction by processing orders, preparing correspondence, and coordinating with other functions. You will serve as the primary contact for pricing, scheduling, and shipping matters, including customer online portals and performance disputes.

In this fast-paced manufacturing environment, you’ll manage accounts, enter orders, prepare metrics, and coordinate domestic and international shipments, while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Customer Service experience required.
• Manufacturing, Logistics, and/or Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
• Power BI or similar BI tools preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages customer accounts, requirements and communications for all assigned customers.
• Enters manual orders, coordinates expedites, changes, and adjustments as necessary.
• Develops performance reports on shipping and service metrics for customers.
• Coordinates domestic and international shipments and prepares related documents.
• Maintains current work instructions and customer login information.
• Verifies EDI transmissions and addresses lead times for orders.
• Advises Shipping & Receiving personnel in relevant functions.
• Supports new product launches with QE and VSM teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Time management

Customer focus

Problem solving

Multitasking

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

High school diploma

Tools

PLEX system

Job description

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Customer Service Coordinator is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction through processing orders, preparing general correspondence, and coordinating customer service needs with other functions as required. May serve as customer contact regarding such matters as pricing, scheduling, shipping and trouble shooting. May also be responsible for customer online portals and performance rating disputes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages customer accounts, requirements and communications for all assigned customers.
• Enters in manual orders, coordinates expedites, changes and/or adjusts orders as necessary
• Conducts Performance Measure Reporting on metrics such as customer shipping performance, in-house shipping performance, and production and service for required customer
• Communicates with Production about any changes in quantities, ship dates, past dues, and/or orders as received from the customer
• Requests addition of new part numbers to PLEX system by an Item Master Add Sheet, routed through Engineering Department and returned when added
• Coordinates domestic and international shipments and prepares related documents such as BOLs, SLIs, and/or labels
• Maintains current work instructions for all assigned customers with contact/login information and any pertinent information specific to the customer
• Verifies EDI transmissions and addresses any issues with Accums and lead times for orders
• Advises Shipping & Receiving personnel in various job functions
• Maintains an accurate finished goods inventory
• Creates and maintains customer(s) returnable dunnage system
• Coordinates with QE and VSM personnel to facilitate successful launch of new product
• Enforces and follows plant rules and procedures
• Determines carrier for both incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma required or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree or higher education preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Customer Service experience required
• Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and/or Automotive Industry experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and develop meaningful performance metrics and reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to support data-driven decision-making.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities