Customer Service Associate
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Job Summary
Scope of the Position
The Customer Service Associate provides front-line customer support and order administration for multiple business segments serving customers across the US Canada and Latin/South America. The role manages a high volume of daily order entry and customer communications (phone and email) while ensuring accurate data entry timely follow-up and effective coordination with Sales Operations/ Shipping Finance Quality and technical teams to resolve issues and meet customer expectations.
This position requires comfort navigating multiple systems (e.g. ERP/order entry tools (Dynamics) Freshdesk etc) the ability to prioritize competing requests throughout the day and a consistent focus on order accuracy responsiveness and a positive customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Enter customer orders for all business segments accurately and efficiently in the ERP/order entry system (Dynamics) maintaining a high daily throughput while meeting accuracy expectations.
- Manage a high volume of inbound customer communications via email and phone; monitor shared inboxes triage requests and ensure timely responses and follow-up.
- Answer and direct incoming calls using the phone system (Zoom) and route inquiries appropriately to Sales Technical Support Accounting Operations/Shipping or other departments.
- Provide customer support related to standard pricing product availability lead times order status shipment tracking and general order questions.
- Process order maintenance activities including order changes cancellations address updates and other modifications while clearly communicating impacts to customers and internal teams.
- Perform data entry across customer platforms and systems as required ensuring accuracy and completeness of customer order and shipment information.
- Initiate and process RMAs warranty orders replacements and related documentation in accordance with established procedures.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales Operations/Shipping Finance Quality Marketing and Product Management to research and resolve customer issues and prevent repeat problems.
- Maintain clear organized records of customer interactions and order activity to support continuity reporting and audit readiness.
- Contribute to a positive professional customer experience by demonstrating responsiveness attention to detail and effective problem-solving.
Competencies
Requirements
Degree(s) or certification(s):
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent
Re-certification requirements: N/A
Professional experience required (min.):
3-5 years of experience in a sales support customer service or administrative role
Technical Competencies
- ERP/order entry proficiency (Dynamics) with strong data entry accuracy and speed
- Freshdesk proficiency; maintains accurate customer and order information.
- Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Teams) and video/phone platforms (Zoom)
- Ability to learn and navigate multiple customer portals/platforms and internal tools.
IT skills
- Freshdesk Microsoft Excel/Outlook/Teams Zoom
Language skills
French: N/A
English: Yes
Interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused communication (written and verbal) with professional phone presence.
- Attention to detail and thorough follow-through; commitment to order accuracy.
- Time management and prioritization in a high-volume fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving and sound judgment; knows when and how to escalate issues.
Collaboration and teamwork across departments; adaptable to changing priorities
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