About The Role

Job Summary

The Customer Service Representative is the primary point of contact for an assigned group of customer accounts. The purpose of the Customer Service function is to serve as the face to the customer in providing value added services that grow our business. Individuals in this position respond to and manage internal and external customer requests, orders, concerns, suggestions and complaints. Internally, the CSR interacts, gathers information, and coordinates related activities with sales staff, production planning, logistics, technical services and external vendors. The CSR must be aware of Lean Six Sigma principles and initiatives and must take responsibility and use sound judgement in decision making and problem solving. As representatives of Avient Corporation, individuals in this position are required to follow and communicate Avient business practices to customers and demonstrate the Avient Code of Conduct, ethics and values on a daily basis. Avient and customer information must be kept appropriately confidential. Work is done autonomously on a day-to-day basis and requires five years experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provides customer-focused service to assigned accounts.
Responds to and manages customer orders from order entry to delivery and invoicing.
Understands and communicates the value of our products and services.
Understands customers' products, services, business operations and needs.
Communicates effectively over the phone and electronically.
Uses a variety of systems to enter and complete transactions.
Accomplishes work within set timeframes.
Key inside contact for specific customer/seller base.
Process incoming orders, confirm pricing and availability of product.
Advise customers of order status.
Provide relevant customer information to other departments: forecasts, personnel changes, address changes, receiving schedules, etc.
Timely and accurate administration of sales orders, customer complaints, material returns and credits.
Answer price and availability questions.
Respond to customer literature requests for MSDS, Certifications, etc.
Follow all applicable ISO procedures.
Use system reports and inquiries to drive activities that ensure superior customer service.
Maintain customer service-related information for customer accounts; customer notes, e-mail, phone, special instructions, etc.
Process new customer/update requests.
Provide market or account intelligence gained through customer contact.
Participate in customer calls and visits with sellers.
Proactive communication with product supply reps and the shipping department of any order changes the customer initiates.
Work with the seller and PSRs to reduce aged inventory.
Other projects/duties as assigned.

Desired Candidate Profile

Good command on email communication & working on computer
Good Communication Skills
Hands-on MS Office

Scope

Personnel: Individual contributor

Education and Experience

Bachelor's in any discipline.
Sales & Customer Service
Professional work experience for more than 3 years for a similar role.
Candidates who have worked for a manufacturing company
Candidates from the polymer, Pigments and chemical industry is preferred.

Physical Demands

The requirements listed below are necessary to successfully perform the key responsibilities of this role.

This is an on-site role requiring regular presence at the Ranjangaon facility, with a six-day work week as applicable.
Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time, talking and listening.
Must be able to walk and use hands.
Typically work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate