Port Services Customer Care & Orders Specialist

NFI; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Services Customer Service Representative at NFI handles customer inquiries, processes orders and receipts, and coordinates with the Traffic and Operations Departments to ensure timely shipments and accurate invoicing.

You will communicate with customers, prepare shipping and tracing information, maintain records, and support office operations as directed by the Customer Service Supervisor or Office Manager.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong computer knowledge including MS Office applications
• Basic typing skills
• Familiarity with 10-key
• Shipping software systems including UPS and Federal Express
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to work in varying facility conditions.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and potentially holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Interacts in a good working relationship with customers by responding to all inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices, shipments, inventory counts, etc. in a courteous and effective manner
• Processes and inputs all customer orders
• Produces stock reports to check for product availability
• Produces all related paperwork and necessary information required for customer work orders
• Coordinates special and last minute shipping requests with the Traffic and Operations Departments, expediting any order as necessary
• Provides follow up with other departments to ensure service standards are being met
• Assures proper invoicing of accounts by verifying computer generated invoices
• Prepares shipping and tracing information to customers as required
• Maintains damage records and back order logs
• Communicates customer feedback to management including any signs of dissatisfaction
• Acts as a liaison between the warehouse and the customer in administration of the accounts and between the office and customers regarding invoicing and credit changes
• Oversees all paperwork associated with orders and maintain the corresponding files
• Maintains current and accurate procedure manual, which details the processing requirements for each account

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Excellent customer service

Ability to work irregular hours

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

10-key

UPS/FedEx shipping software

Job description

The Port Services Customer Service Representative at NFI handles customer inquiries, processes orders and receipts, and coordinates with the Traffic and Operations Departments to ensure timely shipments and accurate invoicing.

You will communicate with customers, prepare shipping and tracing information, maintain records, and support office operations as directed by the Customer Service Supervisor or Office Manager.