Customer Service Representative

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Since 1792, we've been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world-class portfolio includes brands like Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, trusted by customers worldwide. Operating in over 150 countries, we leverage our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. We believe every surface is an opportunity. As a pioneering and established paints company committed to sustainability, we aim to preserve the best of today while creating a better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

We deliver high-quality service to customers by managing the end-to-end order-to-cash process, maintaining excellent communication with internal and external parties across the Middle East Region.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage essential daily duties for the team and supervise activities across Middle East & African countries for Powder & ASC Coatings business.
• Support the growth of the Wood Business in Oman, working with local companies to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with Supply, Sales, Demand, and Logistics teams; serve as the first contact for protective team issues.
• Manage and review tasks such as OTIF, SLOB, and Back Orders.
• Handle order receipt efficiently, prioritize timely processing, and foster good customer relationships.
• Oversee the order-to-cash process with excellence in order processing.
• Register and process customer orders in the ERP system via email, phone, or other contacts.
• Ensure correct and complete order processing and transfer to logistics.
• Raise issues related to delivery, documentation, or invoices with supervisors.
• Act as the first point of contact for customers, addressing questions and resolving complaints.
• Gain adequate customer and product knowledge to find solutions for customer needs, including additional or alternative products.
• Propose improvements to work processes.
• Complete registration, filing, and archiving of customer service documentation.
• Coordinate between customer service and field teams regarding order administration; work closely with Planning and Logistics to maintain consistent customer service approach.
• Adhere to all corporate and site policies, including personal conduct and HSE standards, complying with all regulations.

Requirements

Education

• University degree or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

Management and General Skills

• Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, multitask, and communicate effectively. Strong team player.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills; capable of managing time and prioritizing tasks efficiently.

Functional Skills

• Knowledge of ERP systems and order-to-cash processes in a B2B environment.
• Understanding of sales, supply chain, marketing, and logistics functions.

Experience

• 2-3 years of customer service experience.
• SAP experience is a plus.

At AkzoNobel, we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We embrace diversity and tolerance, and our talent acquisition process reflects this commitment. We provide training on unconscious bias to ensure fair hiring practices. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.