Customer Service Representative III, Strategic Projects

Watts Water Technologies; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in North Andover, MA is seeking a Customer Service Representative III – Strategic Projects to manage day-to-day deliverables for large strategic accounts, coordinating with sales, product management, operations, and manufacturing to ensure successful, on-time project execution.

The role requires advanced customer service expertise, strong order management skills, and the ability to handle complex project orders with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience preferred.
• SAP S4HANA and/or QAD experience required.
• Experience with order entry, order management, and expediting orders required.
• Experience working with stock levels, stock location, order management, and price/availability checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Customer Service contact for strategic accounts and high-volume project customers.
• Manage day-to-day deliverables to align with timelines and commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics.
• Maintain proactive, clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project-based orders from entry through delivery (config, changes, shipments, billing).
• Monitor ERP systems to track status, inventory, pricing, and production schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Order management

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP S4HANA

QAD

Job description

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting‑edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position

The Customer Service Representative III – Strategic Projectsis responsible forthe day-to-day management of customer deliverables for large strategic accounts,such asdatacentersand other high‑volume project customers. This role serves as the primary coordination point between customers, sales, product management, operations, and manufacturing to ensure successful execution of complex project orders. The position requires advanced customer serviceexpertise, strong order management skills, and the ability to manage large, project‑based accounts with multiple stakeholders. The role supports project timelines, delivery coordination, issue resolution, and proactive communication to ensure customer expectations and company commitments are met. This position reports into the Customer Experience Manager and is based onsite in North Andover, MA.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Customer Service point of contact for assigned strategic accounts and high‑volume, project‑based customers, including data centers and complex project environments.
• Manage day‑to‑day customer deliverables to ensure alignment with project timelines, delivery commitments, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with Sales, Product Management, Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure successful execution of complex project orders.
• Act as the central liaison between customers and internal stakeholders, maintaining clear, proactive, and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project‑based orders from entry through delivery, including order configuration, changes, partial shipments, scheduled releases, billing, credit requests, claims, and expediting.
• Monitor ERP systems to track order status, inventory availability, pricing, and production schedules, proactively addressing potential delivery or fulfillment issues.
• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries, issues, and escalations in a professional, timely, and tactful manner.
• Track project schedules, delivery milestones, and shipments, providing timely and accurate status updates to customers and internal teams.
• Create and maintain project trackers, service reports, and account documentation to support visibility and reporting.
• Support internal and customer account meetings by coordinating logistics, preparing agendas, and documenting outcomes.
• Identify risks to project timelines or customer commitments and proactively communicate mitigation plans and resolution options.
• Provide accurate information regarding products, services, orders, delivery timelines, and project status.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with strategic customers, independent agents, and internal partners.
• Ensure customer requirements are accurately documented, clearly understood, and met in accordance with company standards.
• Document customer interactions, order activity, and project updates accurately and consistently.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer service processes, project execution, and operational efficiency.
• Support special projects and initiatives as assigned, and perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience preferred
• SAP S4Hana and/or QAD experience required
• Experience with order entry, order management, and expediting orders required
• Experience working with stock levels, stock location, order management, and price/availability checks or similar
• Experience supporting large customer accounts or project‑based orders
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions
• Capable of meeting deadlines and managing a heavy workload
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate across multiple departments
• Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to tactfully handle stressful and difficult situations with customers
• Proficient knowledge and experience with Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency, punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer‑Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the North Andover location three days per week (Monday – Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Physical Requirements

Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office‑related materials. Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks. Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers. Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Pay Range

Pay Range: The expected hourly range for this position is $25.75 - $27.90 hourly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law. Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team‑oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world‑class, water‑related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty‑four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people‑first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here.

Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas

Headquarters & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA

Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Asia-Pacific (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China

Company Size About 5,000 employees

Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/

Industry Machinery Founded 1874