Customer Service Representative - Sales

Civil Recruit; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen is seeking a Storeroom Customer Service Representative to support procurement, purchasing and order tracking at an on-site location within our storeroom operations. The role includes creating purchase orders, tracking orders, procurement requests, and following through on orders until delivered.

Will receive orders in system once delivered and assist with invoice reconciliation. SAP/ERP experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Computer skills and aptitude to learn ERP and Inventory Management applications.
• Proficiency with MS-Office products.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement activities to ensure customer demand for products and materials is met.
• Review and approve inventory forecasts from ERP systems.
• Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations.
• Assess orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for delivery.
• Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
• Coordinate vendor returns for aging or excess inventory; communicate status to customers.

Skills

Computer experience

ERP systems

SAP experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the job Customer Service Representative - Sales

Summary

Storeroom Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) typically reside at a customer location and are responsible for providing exceptional service to Vallen's customers by purchasing products, goods and materials (stock and/or non-stock, or stock buy) that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-430p

Temp to hire

This is an in person on-site position.

Will assist with creating purchase orders, tracking orders, procurement requests for items to be ordered, and follow through on orders until delivered.

Will receive orders in system once delivered.

Will assist with reconciliation on invoices.

Computer experience required.

SXE and SAP experience helpful but not required.

Must be able to easily navigate new computer systems.

Will work with Storeroom Attendants onsite

Dress code: Business casual

May be asked to assist in Storeroom (though this is rare)

Experience preferred over education.

Responsibilities

Perform procurement activities to ensure the customer's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and/or non-stock, or spot buy) are met and in alignment with Vallen's purchasing strategies.

Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by Vallen's inventory management or other Enterprise Resource Planning application.

Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by Vallen's inventory management or other Enterprise Resource Planning application.

Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery.

Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.

Research, assess, and make recommendations for vendors and/or specific items of request to ensure they comply with specifications and meet the customer's quality, pricing, and delivery standards.

Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.

Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.

Follow-up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with customers.

Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.

Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.

Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.

Identify opportunities for and document customer cost savings.

Produce customer KPI measurement data.

Follow all Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures.

Adhere to LEAN operating practices; ensure worksite is professional, clean and neat at all times.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, etc.) preferred. 1+ years of experience in the field of Procurement preferred. CPM certification preferred. Other relevant experience includes:

Computer skills and aptitude to learn the various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications.

Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Demonstrated strong attention to detail, organizational and execution skills.

Proficiency with MS-Office products.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.