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You’ll talk with customers to understand their situation/need such as cancellations, replacements and backordered items, then work with vendors and internal teams to resolve those issues. Additionally, you’ll identify trends and work directly with suppliers to enforce contracts and meet supplier performance goals.\nSkills Needed:\nProvides Customer Value - Delivers cutting-edge, tech-driven solutions paired with outrageous customer service with an eye to profitability. Seizes opportunities that reward both the customer and DS, fostering robust customer relationships.\n\nDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.\n\nCommunicates Effectively - Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals.\n\nDeals with Ambiguity - Adapts smoothly to change and thrives in ambiguity, maintaining composure and productivity. Maintains progress despite incomplete information and tackles complex issues constructively.\n\nSuperior organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and resolve problems.\n\nSolves Problems - Uses technology and sharp logic to craft inventive solutions to complex issues, digging deep to tackle root causes. Conducts impartial analysis, leaving no stone unturned for comprehensive insights.\n\nWhat You’ll Do and Impact:\nInteract with customers over the phone and email to understand their needs.\n\nResearch issues, then collaborate closely with internal and external resources to determine and implement solutions.\n\nManage the fulfillment and post-order service for an assigned group of suppliers. Act as a liaison between our customers and suppliers to ensure processes align with our commitment to outstanding service.\n\nProvide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, emphasizing quality and timely resolution.\n\nInitiate quality improvement strategies and projects to minimize customer service concerns.\n\nCollaborate with suppliers to enforce contracts and meet performance expectations.\n\nDevelop and maintain product understanding and expertise for assigned suppliers.\n\nUtilize data to identify trends in supplier performance and service interruptions.\n\nStay current with new technologies as our organization transforms.\n\nExperience:\nDemonstrated success in previous customer service experience\n\nAdditional Items of Interest:\nBachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business\n\nExperience in working in a software or technology company\n\nJob to be performed in the location listed. 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