Sr. Customer Service Representative

American Fruits and Flavors, LLC; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

A growing food company is seeking a Sr. Customer Service Representative to deliver world-class customer support by managing orders, resolving issues, and optimizing processes. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of customer service experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. This position offers a competitive salary range of $24-26 per hour and opportunities for growth within the customer service department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of customer service experience.
• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and/or order fulfillment.
• Strong math, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong diligence, follow-through, and ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders received via email or EDI.
• Monitor each order to ensure timely follow-up.
• Communicate order status updates to customers.
• Log and monitor customer complaints.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Customer service experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

ERP systems experience

Job description

American Fruits and Flavors continues to grow and so are the great opportunities within! We are currently looking for a Sr. Customer Service Representative to join our winning team. The Sr. Customer Service Representative has to be a "critical thinker" who can operate with autonomy, embrace accountability and has a mindset for continuous improvement. AFF offers a great working environment, competitive salary, stability and potential growth.

General Description of Duties

The Sr. Customer Service Representative plays a key role in delivering world-class customer support and ensuring accurate, timely order fulfillment. This position serves as a primary liaison between customers and internal departments, managing inbound orders and guiding them through the full order life cycle. The Sr. Customer Service Representative must effectively resolve complex issues, maintain strong client relationships, and uphold company performance standards. This role also supports the Customer Service Manager and Supervisor by escalating issues, recommending process improvements. This individual must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in ways that foster good relationships with those inside and outside the company, while achieving and enhancing performance standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately and promptly enter and manage purchase orders received via email or EDI.
• Demonstrate initiative and critical thinking when addressing issues; anticipate challenges and elevate when appropriate.
• Monitor each order closely, ensuring timely follow-up and swift resolution of potential problems.
• Lead by example in fostering a customer-first, team-oriented culture.
• Provide support to the Sales Department as needed.
• Train and mentor customer service representatives on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as backup to the Customer Service Supervisor when required.
• Exhibit excellent planning, communication, and organizational skills, even under tight deadlines.
• Communicate order status updates to customers and maintain accurate account records.
• Collaborate with Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Quality Control to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Log and monitor customer complaints, ensuring communication with the appropriate departments.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Exercise sound judgment in decision-making and conflict resolution
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Customer Service Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of customer service experience.
• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and/or order fulfillment.
• Strong math, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong diligence, follow-through, and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Capacity to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience training, mentoring, or leading customer service team members a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

LOCATION

DEPARTMENT

Customer Service

JOB TYPE

Customer Service

SALARY RANGE

$24-26 per hour

SALARY RANGE $24-26 per hour Compensation Range: Actual salary/hourly wages are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skills, education and /or certifications, and location.