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Customer Service Specialist


Reference Number: DKILCS282

Customer Service Specialist
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Itasca, IL
duration  7 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Healthcare
duration  $16.06/hour - $21.06/hour
Job Description

Description:

Position Overview

The Customer Service Specialist plays a key role in supporting sales growth and customer satisfaction by managing orders, resolving issues, and collaborating across departments. This role requires ownership of the customer experience from order placement through resolution.

Main Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Process customer purchase orders via email, phone, or EDI in accordance with established procedures
Maintain full ownership of orders from initiation to completion
Maintain customer files in accordance with client policy.
Perform direct verbal and written communication with customers.
Independently resolves customer issues with other departments such as planning, shipping, purchasing, marketing, sales, IT and contract and pricing.
Takes initiative to develop, resolve and implement process improvements that enhance the organizations capability to deliver timely and effective customer service in area of expertise.
Follow up and resolve order discrepancies, credit holds, training requirements, and product availability issues with guidance from leadership
Communicate order status, expected release dates, and requirements to customers
Provide timely inventory status updates to customers and internal teams
Obtain necessary approvals, issue and track returns, and ensure credits are processed per procedures
Collaborate with customers to expedite returns and ensure resolution
Work on process improvement initiatives and special projects under the supervision of the Customer Service Lead, Supervisor, or Manager
Handle moderately complex issues and facilitate resolution, including identifying root causes to prevent recurrence
Maintain accurate customer files and documentation
Leads project cross-functionally when required
Process with direction credit requests, debit memos, exceptions to policy, product allocation and other areas that may impact the balance between customer satisfaction and cost efficacy.
Communicate effectively with internal departments including planning, shipping, purchasing, marketing, sales, IT, and pricing
Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment create/updates client procedures as required create/modifies customer accounts may perform other duties as assigned.
Train team members in areas of expertise and contribute to procedure updates
Responsible for achieving and maintaining client goals and KPIs

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in customer service or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Reliable attendance and punctuality

Preferred Qualifications

Required SAP experience

Additional Information

Work Environment: Continuous sitting (8 hours/day), keyboard use (=90% of workday)

Notes:

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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