Customer Support Representative

Safran S.A.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. is seeking a Customer Support Representative to assist in managing the lifecycle of aftermarket repair orders, ensuring timely communication with customers and internal teams to meet contractual MRO requirements.

The role involves processing repair orders, managing quotes, tracking inventory and billing in SAP, resolving order issues, and coordinating with logistics, planning, repair shops, and QA to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and coordination with internal departments.
• Familiarity with SAP or ERP/CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries related to MRO and spare parts orders, quotations, pricing, lead times, and delivery status.
• Process and manage customer orders, RFQs, and repair requests in ERP/CRM systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as logistics, planning, repair shops, and quality assurance to ensure smooth fulfillment of customer requirements.
• Monitor order progress, proactively communicate delays or changes, and provide regular updates to customers.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations, customer contracts, and aviation quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide a high level of service and responsiveness.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all transactions and communications.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• In addition to the above, they will serve as the primary liaison for key accounts, handle escalated customer issues, and contribute to process improvements and training of junior staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Relationship management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary: The Customer Support Representative and/or Customer Service Specialist plays a vital role in supporting customer service functions and assisting Customer Service & Support Managers in managing the lifecycle of aftermarket repair orders. This position ensures accurate and timely communication with customers and internal teams to meet contractual requirements related to aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Responsibilities include processing repair orders, managing quotes, tracking inventory and billing in SAP, and resolving order issues to support on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.

Essential Job Functions

• Respond to customer inquiries related to MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and spare parts orders, quotations, pricing, lead times, and delivery status.
• Process and manage customer orders, RFQs, and repair requests in ERP/CRM systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as logistics, planning, repair shops, and quality assurance to ensure smooth fulfillment of customer requirements.
• Monitor order progress, proactively communicate delays or changes, and provide regular updates to customers.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations, customer contracts, and aviation quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide a high level of service and responsiveness.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all transactions and communications.
• Other duties may be assigned.

In addition to the above, they will serve as the primary liaison for key accounts, handle escalated customer issues, and contribute to process improvements and training of junior staff.

Travel Specificity

Potential travel between Grand Prairie, Texas and other locations up to 5%.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move throughout the office, operations areas, logistics spaces, and repair cells. The role requires constant use of a computer and other office equipment such as printers and copiers. Effective communication is essential, including the ability to clearly convey and receive information. The employee must be able to observe, recognize, and evaluate details at close range (within a few feet). Occasionally, the employee may need to lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds within the office as needed.

Work Environment

• The work environment is split between the office and operations areas.

Experience in relevant Business sector

• Experience within aerospace industry a plus but not required.