Customer Solutions Specialist

UCT; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UCT is seeking a Customer Solutions Specialist to join our Phoenix, AZ team. The CSS serves as the direct link between customers, sales, and production, managing the full order process from quote through post-sale service.

On-site at the UCT Services facility, you will coordinate with production, quality, sales, and logistics to resolve issues, update customers on order status, and ensure timely, accurate delivery while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 1 year customer service experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Acts as direct link between customer, sales and production in order processing.
• On-site coordination with production, quality, sales and logistics to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction.
• Processes orders, verifies pricing and availability, and coordinates with departments for quotes and delivery updates.
• Maintains accurate records of customer interactions and orders; generates reports on key metrics.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organized

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Netsuite

SAP

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence.This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCTis looking for a talentedCustomer Solutions Specialistto join us inPhoenix, AZ!

Job Summary:

The Customer Solutions Specialist plays a crucial role at UCT Services by acting as a direct link between the company and customer. CSS interacts with customers, company sales, and production to handle the overall customer order process that includes pre-sales and post-sales service functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs Order Accuracy Review to ensure all order details are accurate.
• Position is required to be on-site at the UCT Services facility assigned to closely collaborate with production, quality, sales, and logistics to quickly coordinate & resolve issues. Handling customer complaints effectively is crucial. CSS investigate issues, communicate with relevant departments to find solutions, escalde as appropriate, and ensure customers are satisfied with the resolution.
• Handles incoming orders from customers via customer communication, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. This includes entering orders into the system, verifying pricing and availability, and coordinating with other departments like production and shipping.
• Coordinates with Sales and Engineering to ensure customer provides information required to issue quote
• Coordinates customer orders working with operations to meet plant lead times and communicate commitments to the customer. Keeps customers informed of their orders, updates delivery times, and any potential delays. CSS maintains clear and proactive communication with customers to manage expectations and build trust.
• Keeps accurate records of customer interactions, orders, and complaints. CSS may also generate reports on key metrics such as on time delivery, order turnaround time, customer satisfaction scores, and response times.
• May be required to download and upload customer data to and from customer portals.
• Leads customer conference call meetings to provide open order status updates as required.
• Works with operations to provide expedites when possible. Ensures orders are billed accurately for any expedites or change requests.
• Follows up with customers to close order documentation gaps and disposition part cleaning issues so that orders are completed and ship on time.
• Prepares documents/trouble tickets related to processing returns (RMA/FOI).
• Works with the sales and credit department to resolve customer payment issues as requested.
• Completes forms for new accounts, credit applications, and other applicable approvals as assigned.
• Serves customers by answering product and service questions including providing information on other products and services.
• Maintains customer records by updating account information.
• Nurtures relationships with key customers by understanding their needs, preferences, and buying patterns. This involves proactive outreach, follow-up on orders, and identifying opportunities for upselling or cross-selling products and solutions where appropriate.
• Maintains financial accounts by processing customer adjustments through to the credit department.
• Prepares product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer order information.
• Resolve credit issues when needed, including creating credit memo requests.
• Effectively make decisions to support customer requirements while balancing them with needs/procedures of the company.
• Collect and analyze forecast data and/or metric scorecards received from customers.
• Skilled at communicating and manage multiple customers and tasks with little to no supervision.

Required Qualification & Skills

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year customer service experience
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, Office, PowerPoint, Excel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective in a fast-paced work environment
• Highly responsible and dependable
• Effective time management skills and sense of urgency
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities
• Problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualification & Skills

• College Degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years customer service experience
• Experience with order processing software, Oracle Netsuite, SAP
• Experience with RMA procedures
• Skills in inside sales, customer service, account management, business development customer support
• Semiconductor industry experience

Schedule

• Working hours are typically 8am-5pm, Monday – Friday, however, this may be adjusted based on customer needs.
• May be required to work on rotating weekend coverage.
• May be required to work holidays per Manager scheduling.
• Supports coverage for CSS staff on PTO, travel, etc. per Manager scheduling.
• Coordinates PTO with Manager and back up to ensure account coverage.
• This role is required to be on-site at the UCT Services facility assigned 5 days a week.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.
• Works in an office environment, however, will need to go onto the manufacturing floor and/or warehouse, to investigate issues.
• Work may require the ability to lift 10-20 pounds infrequently.

Travel Requirement:

• None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At Ultra Clean Technology,we do not just welcome diversity - we celebrate it!Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

UCT offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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