Job Details

Job Title:

Customer Care Associate

Location:

University Park, IL, USA

Work Arrangement:

HybridAbout the Role Position function: Reporting to the Supply Chain Supervisor the individual will be responsible to receive and process customer orders, inquiries, concerns to provide outstanding client service and satisfaction.

Scope:

This position provides a full spectrum, on-going day-to-day Customer Service activities. The position is responsible for providing a consistent customer experience, from order entry, order fulfillment coordination, providing necessary product and regulatory information to customers, solving customer problems to providing sales support. The position will work closely with all areas of the business to support the US business for Caldic.

Key Responsibilities

•  Responsible to answer phones for Chicago regional office as first point of contact
•  Receive and input customer orders into the internal computer system; will receive orders by email, phone and occasionally fax and also invoice commission orders
•  Provide prompt and continuous follow up to Customer and Sales team to ensure delivery commitments are met; Receipt of order confirmations to be sent to customer
•  Deal directly with customers by telephone and/or electronically to provide information regarding product availability, confirm pricing previously determined by CDM, specifications and estimated time/date of delivery
•  Responsible to send regulatory technical document packages to customers as per the request
•  Maintain professional contact with external customers at all times
•  Proactively contact existing customers to inquire about potential upcoming orders based on specific order history
•  Respond promptly to customer inquiries; handle and resolve customer complaints and issues
•  Support CDM's with coordinating customer sample requests, help to set up customer contracts as well as quotes and quarterly pricing
•  Schedule transportation for customer orders and follow up to confirm delivery
•  Support Accounting Team with any finance requests related specific customers
•  Assist with specific customer contract requests as required to communicate pricing directly to customer
•  Responsible to update customer information (i.e. contact information, customer product Identifications, etc.)
•  Record details of inquiries, comments and/or complaints and develop steps necessary to resolve issues, ensure the CDM's are informed about issues and resolution
•  Actively work with other departments to ensure customer excellence; production, shipping and replenishment
•  Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, GMP's and HACCP requirements.
•  Responsible for following Food Safety and Quality requirements as per Prerequisite programs, HACCP plans, CCP monitoring and SQF code.

Skills

•  Post-secondary education, college diploma or equivalent experience and proficiency
•  Customer Care/Service experience or equivalent, minimum 2 years.
•  Experience in the food industry is considered an asset
•  Must have strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
•  Must be strong relationship building skills
•  Must have intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel)
•  Must have strong communication (Verbal and Written) skillsAbout Caldic At Caldic, we're a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world.

Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development

An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment

The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!

Equal Opportunity Employer Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.