Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

• Review and respond to customer inquiries received by phone, email, or Customer Relationship Management software.
• Communicate requests for cost estimates on non-standard products.
• Check stock, provide pricing and delivery information on orders or potential orders.
• Check order status or expedite orders with Production, Supply Chain or Shipping Departments.
• Prepare and enter purchase orders; provide such information as customer code, pricing, quantity, part number, order acknowledgments etc. Manage orders and material releases received by Electronic Data Interchange.
• Clarify policies and procedures such as condition of sale and pricing structure.
• Prepare and submit request for returned good authorization.
• Provide technical information to distributors which appear in our catalogs or as advised by engineering, product managers, and/or technical services.
• Collaborate with the Pricing Department with customer quote requests and maintain supporting documentation such as cost estimating print-offs, customer drawings and specifications, and divisional drawings and specifications.
• Participate in problem solving and process improvement teams
• Investigate and approve or deny requests for credit as forwarded by the Accounts Receivable Dept.

Secondary Responsibilities/Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Acknowledge customer orders upon request.
• Assist outside sales personnel.
• Sample requests.
• Quotes on non-standards.
• Clarification of policies and procedures.
• Participate in weekly update and problem-solving meetings.
• Any other similar or associated duties necessary to accomplish job objectives, or as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications (relevant experience, education and/or training):

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Two to four years customer service experience.

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