Customer Service Representative

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　　Date:Feb 3, 2024

　　Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14623

　　Company: IFF Family of Companies

　　Job Description

　　Customer Service Representative - Rochester, NY

　　What We offer:

　　A comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical insurance, including a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account

　　Prescription drug coverage

　　Dental and vision insurance

　　401K plan with a company match

　　3 weeks of paid vacation to start

　　13 paid holidays annually

　　NATURE OF WORK:

　　The Customer Service Representative supports a diverse customer base for a global bio-technology company in an account management setting. The CS Representative interfaces with customers and multiple business and functional partners to deliver exceptional service to customers and profitability to IFF. By building successful relationships, they pull together and align multiple internal resources and capabilities, toward the goal of zero-defect customer satisfaction. This position will be responsible for creating a world class customer experience through managing the customer’s product and service needs. This position will operate in a team environment as part of the Customer Service Team within the global operations organization. It requires strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Due to the nature of customer service, there is direct interaction with the customer, sales, logistics, planning, finance, and other entities of the organization. Work processes are in the areas of SAP order management system. The Customer Service Representative manages the full life cycle of a customer order, from receipt of purchase order, to validating the customer, entering the order, managing through logistics and warehousing, through delivery and invoicing.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

　　Order Entry: Utilizing the ERP system to accurately and timely place customer orders.

　　Perform Order Management Activities: Handles routine and non-routine customer order activities, including complex order entry (i.e. consignment), guiding and leading the activities of the order process utilizing work process, business strategy, and best practice to ensure high quality service.

　　Display Customer Advocate Leadership: Requires the desire and determination to meet and exceed customer expectations. Champions customer needs across all IFF functions. Realizes and anticipates how events and trends are likely to affect the customer’s future needs and satisfaction.

　　Execute System and Technology Requirements: Execute complex work processes through multiple systems and technology including SAP, Elemica, and Document Control System as examples.

　　Problem Solver: Makes recommendations to leverage IFF resources and capital to create business opportunities for Customer Success.

　　Accountability for Action: Demonstrates urgency, acts promptly and quickly removes roadblocks while assessing multiple opportunities.

　　Job Requirements

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

　　Proven Customer Relations and/or Account Management Experience – 2-3 Years

　　ERP (SAP / ORACLE) experience – 2-3 years hands on – preferred direct order management process knowledge.Solid communications skills both verbal and written.

　　Microsoft Office Products Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

　　Ability to integrate customer requirements into SAP and status / assistance back to customers.

　　Attention to detail / workflow process accuracy.

　　Self-motivated work ethic

　　Proven participation in a team environment

　　Solid planning, time management, and organizational skill set.

　　WORK CONDITIONS:

　　Type of contract: Full-time employee

　　Hybrid Work Model (Agile, Anchor, Remote): Agile (2 to 3 days in office)

　　Hourly Rate Range: $26.45/hr. - $28.85/hr.

　　While we are interested in all qualified candidates with the potential to work in the United States, we are not able to sponsor visas. Additionally, to qualify for this position, you must be proficient in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.

　　At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more…