Customer Service Specialist

Rust-Oleum Corporation; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company Pension Plan

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) in Beachwood, OH seeks a Customer Service Specialist to manage end-to-end order processing for distributors, contractors, design teams, and owners, ensuring accurate entry, status updates, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in customer operations or order management within manufacturing, experience with Salesforce and SAP, and strong communication and organizational skills. Eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on company performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in customer operations, order management, or related roles.
• Experience managing orders in Salesforce and SAP.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end customer orders from receipt to delivery.
• Serve as primary contact for customers and Sales Representatives.
• Coordinate orders with Sales, Planning, Production, Warehouse, Shipping, Logistics, Credit, Inventory, Product Management, vendors, carriers.
• Monitor inventory, production schedules, lead times, and transportation requirements.
• Review orders for accuracy, pricing, availability, and documentation.
• Maintain customer accounts and data in SAP and Salesforce.
• Prepare freight estimates and coordinate transportation.
• Resolve issues including schedule changes, pricing discrepancies, returns, credits, and billing adjustments.
• Build relationships with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Execute special projects and identify process improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Order management

Sales support

Communication

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!

About Us

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) is an international collection of brands that manufactures building materials for the commercial and residential construction industries.Combined with our reliable customer support, training, and testing services, Tremco CPG helps build energy-efficient, sustainable, safe and watertight structures.

Tremco CPG Inc.has a history of excellence, which began in 1928 when William Treuhaft established the Tremco Manufacturing Company in Cleveland, Ohio.Since then, the organization has grown to offices, manufacturing facilities, and thousands of employees across the world, while still maintaining the family atmosphere it was founded upon.

At Tremco CPG, we prioritize collaboration amongst our departments and the construction and manufacturing industries to foster an inclusive and equitable working environment, empower our employees to learn and grow, and advance the markets we serve.

We also give back to our communities and nonprofit organizations through regular volunteer opportunities, a charitable donation matching program, as well as food, clothing & school supply drives.

If you're looking for a place to build a career and a life, with great benefits, advancement opportunity, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Customer Service Representative provides customer service to external customers (distributors, contractors, design teams, and building owners) and internal customers (sales representatives) as it relates to processing product orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the end-to-end execution of customer orders from receipt and entry through final delivery, ensuring accuracy, alignment with customer requirements, and compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and Sales Representatives by managing order inquiries, project updates, order status, and issue resolution to support successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent customer orders and projects by partnering with Sales, Planning, Production, Warehouse, Shipping, Logistics, Credit, Inventory, Product Management, vendors, carriers, and customers to align material availability, production schedules, transportation, and delivery commitments.
• Monitor inventory availability, production schedules, project milestones, lead times, and transportation requirements to proactively identify risks, manage competing priorities, and maintain delivery commitments.
• Review order requirements, specifications, pricing, product availability, lead times, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate order execution, company policy, compliance and informed customer communication.
• Maintain customer accounts, master data, and transactional information within SAP and Salesforce to support data integrity, audit readiness, and compliance with company standards.
• Prepare freight estimates and coordinate transportation activities by evaluating shipment requirements, delivery locations, carrier options, and logistical considerations.Exercise sound judgment in resolving operational issues, including schedule changes, product availability, pricing discrepancies, shipment issues, returns, replacement orders, claims, credits, and billing adjustments in accordance with company policies, procedures, and established approval processes.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, Sales Representatives, and cross-functional teams to support effective communication, operational execution, and exceptional customer service.
• Execute special projects, prepare operational reports, and identify opportunities to improve customer experience, order accuracy, data integrity, compliance, operational efficiency, and business processes.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in customer operations, order management, customer service, sales support, or a related role within manufacturing, or construction products.
• Experience managing customer orders in Salesforce and SAP.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of inventory availability, production scheduling, and order fulfillment processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in logistics and inventory management preferred.
• Experience in SAP, and Salesforce is preferred.

The base salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $52,000 and $58,000.This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.This position is also eligible for a potential annual incentive bonus, based on company performance.

Benefits

Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.