Customer Service Representative

Tdk-Corporation-of-America; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TDK Corporation of America is seeking a Customer Service Representative in Lincolnshire, IL to coordinate between customers, Supply Chain Analysts, and Sales, process orders, manage pricing, and maintain data accuracy to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 4+ years in logistics, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook; SAP knowledge is a plus. Hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years of logistics experience required.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook; SAP knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and verify pricing and terms.
• Maintain customer pricing and cross-reference data.
• Coordinate between Customer, Supply Chain Analysts and Sales to ensure proper delivery.
• Provide reports on delivery, open orders, shipments, invoicing as requested.

Skills

Logistics experience

Customer service

Education

Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

SAP

Job description

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Customer Service Representative

Full Time Lincolnshire, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1167

Salary Range: $21.00 To $24.00 Hourly

As a leader in the electronics industry, TDK Corporation of America offers everything from electronic components, materials and power supplies to factory automation systems, anechoic chambers, test systems and more. TDK is committed to technical excellence, steady growth and personal development. We value quality, customer service, positive attitudes, continuous improvement, and initiative! We provide competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance. We also offer a 401K plan with company match, a pension plan, paid time off, and more. TDK Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Customer Service Representative

Department: Customer Service Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Customer Service Supervisor

Grade/Level: Amount of Travel Required: Occasional

Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule: 8 hours/day

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POSITION SUMMARY

Maintain customer accounts. Coordinate between the Customer, Supply Chain Analysts, and Sales to ensure proper delivery to customer. Responsibilities include but are not limited to customer order processing, customer relations, customer complaint processing, reporting, pricing, and order maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable

accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Order processing - Process orders and verify pricing and terms.
• Order maintenance – Process order changes as requested by customer
• Creating and maintaining customer pricing
• Creating and maintaining customer cross reference data
• Open Order and Delivery Reporting to customer
• Creating shipping documents for customer
• Initiating customer complaints with Supply Chain Analysts
• EDI processing
• Maintain good customer relations via email and phone from both internal and external sources
• Obtain delivery and tracking information from factory and provide to customer
• Provide all necessary reports (ie. delivery, open orders, shipments, invoicing) as requested by internal and external sources
• Work with Supply Chain Analysts to determine customer material requirements and maintain orders accordingly.
• Customer Inquiries - Respond to customer or potential customer requests for information and/or problem solving.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing professionally, clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company

procedures.

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience)

Experience: 4+ plus year of experience with logistics background.

Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP knowledge a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand O 10 lbs or less N

Walk O 11-20 lbs N

Sit C 21-50 lbs N

Manually Manipulate O 51-100 lbs N

Reach above Shoulder N

Climb N Push/Pull

Crawl N 12 lbs or less N

Squat or Kneel N 13-25 lbs N

Speak C

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.