The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol
NK.PA.
The Position
Local Customer Service Executive - WA (CERAMICS)
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The Local Customer Service Officer will report to the Customer Service Manager of the Local WA team.
He/She manages Local Transactions with the local ERP system in the country. He/She plays a key role of maintaining a high level of Customer Satisfaction as well as monitoring on-time delivery in full. He would be dealing with internal and external communication related to every transaction or shipments.
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS
This position will take care of the coordination activity for the materials to be shipped or dispatched from APAC assets.
The scope of this position covers:
Business Channels: Local Businesses (from local production sites and/or local warehouses - imported products and local external supplier)
Liaison with Customers, Sales, Operations, Finance and Logistics teams and local agents / distributors
Using CRM to update and prepare data for shipped related information.
Sample dispatch to customers/clients based on the requirement and coordinate the entire activity to execute.
Prepare G-sheet & presentation to update and track the dispatch movements and open order status.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Order process management
Punch in the customers' orders into the local ERP system and validate the order context according to internal / external customer’s requirements and Source Plant’s capability. Follow Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Encode order with delivery date and liaise with Source Plant’s logistic coordinator to organise delivery
Communicate with internal / external customer on delivery dates and adjustments
Containers movement tracking
Billing
Timely processing of invoices for customer orders (Tax invoices might be issued by Finance department)
Input data in ERP
Review data and correct discrepancies as needed (e.g. ordered quantity vs. shipped quantity)
Maintain customer invoice files for archive in customer files (electronic or non electronic)
Manage billing process and participate in ERP implementation as needed
Customer communication
Be the single point of contact for allocated customers on all information requests, complaints, etc.
Directly collect information and communicate to customer when possible (e.g. shipment tracking)
Liaise with "complaints, samples & regulatory coordinator" for requests requiring task allocation and follow-up with other functions (e.g. operations)
Customer requests coordination (not directly answered by Customer Service)
Collect customer requests requiring task allocation and register in CRM. Follow-up with other functions from Customer Service (e.g. complaints, samples, regulatory questionnaire)
Communicate back to Customer Service for customer information
Follow-up on tasks allocated with relevant functions until it’s closed (e.g. following up on samples sent-out from plants, complaint status, sample status and regulatory questionnaire … etc)
Liasioning with external agencies like Shipping Agency and Banks for smooth functioning if needed
This position may require 5% travel involved
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
Typical Profile:
Experience:
4-5 years of experience in customer service with knowledge in manufacturing.
Data analysis experience, presentation of data and experience in handling ISO documents.
Hands-on experience in Business Transfer and International Trade as well as Letter of Credit handling, incoterm, etc..
Proven experience in a CRM program is an advantage.
Experience in handling complaint from customers and solving complex client situations is an advantage
Deep knowledge of customer journey improvement to drive customer centricity
Languages:
Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent
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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.