Customer Service Representative

Who is USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the worlds top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines dietary supplements and food ingredients. USPs fundamental belief that Equity Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

At USP we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create the partnerships we build and the conversations we foster we affirm the value of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our workan environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of but not limited to race ethnicity physical and mental abilities education religion gender identity and expression life experience sexual orientation country of origin regional differences work experience and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Brief Job Overview

The incumbent is responsible for receiving and processing USPs global customer quotes and orders on a daily basis for USP products which include 4800 Reference Standards and publication products. The Customer Service Representative responds to customer inquiries via email phone and fax as assigned by Customer Service Management. Resolves problem orders and investigates and documents complaints from customers. Responsible for assisting domestic and international customers with complex order and fulfillment processes. Responsible to manage Orders and other customer service responsibilities. Ensures maximum goodwill with all customers and processes orders and responds to inquiries within 24-48 business hours by following USPs Customer Experience Goal Standards.

How will YOU create impact here at USP

In this role at USP you contribute to USPs public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related addition as part of our commitment to our employees Global People and Culture in partnership with the Equity Office regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.

The Customer Service Representative has the following responsibilities :

• Answers daily customer correspondence via telephone email and efax from international and domestic customers. Provides order assistance and product information.
• Assists customers daily with the full order cycle from quote and order entry into the ERP system to fulfillment.
• Creates and sends Pro-Forma Invoices quotes prices and advises customers of product availability.
• Meet daily targets of Order Query and Quotes as assigned by CS Leadership.
• Works with Distribution to coordinate the movement of products and shipments.
• Verifies compliance with US Export regulations for EAR / ITAR / IRS items and ensures compliance with established Economic Sanctions regulations.
• Verifies compliance with Environmental Protection Agency such as EPA (Ozone Depleting items).
• Investigates and resolves problems and complaints of varying complexity regarding fulfillment (claims lost shipments back-orders as well as erroneous damaged or lost shipments).
• Handle Quotes / Orders with Special Importing Requirements
• Build sustainable relationship of trust through open and interactive communications.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism with customers and working to establish a positive rapport with them.
• Maintaining a positive empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
• Documents customer feedback and complaints regularly as Service Requests in Oracle ERP system so that issues can be analyzed and resolved.
• Identify and communicate trends that impact the customer experience in their day to day operations with Customer Service Management.
• Maintain updated knowledge of all company products and services to provide adequate education to customers.
• Contribute towards creation of Customer Service Training Documents.
• Assist Team Management with initiatives and projects as required.
• Assists customers with USP Webstore registration and order issues / questions.
• Helps translate and / or review translated documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Who is USP Looking For

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders along with the following competencies and experience :

Additional Desired Preferences

Desired preferences are to showcase any additional preferred levels of expertise to perform the role. Reminder : any items listed in this section are not requirements nor disqualifies for candidate consideration.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Note : USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specificwritten agreement with USP.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Windows,Banking,Upselling,Pricing,Sanitation,Cash Handling,Stocking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Customer Service

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1