Respond quickly and professionally to customer inquiries, including pricing, availability, order status, shipping details, etc.
Act as the voice of the customer internally to drive continuous improvement
Process orders for the designated LGC entity, ensuring completeness of specifications, prices, locations, and other relevant information for both product and custom orders
Assess individual customer requirements and direct activities to the appropriate departments
Acknowledge customer orders, advise on changes, order status, backorders, quote prices, and any other modifications; process and route orders for shipping
Process credit card payments when appropriate, ensuring the privacy of customer account information
Provide required documentation related to each order to meet shipping schedules (i.e., material safety data sheets, certificates of analysis, custom orders, etc.)
Apply the sales order entry system to provide accurate information to customers, including interpreting quotes, promotions, and credit policies
Follow established service quality standards and meet order accuracy standards; adhere to departmental SOPs and training guidelines
Adhere to the requirements of the company's ISO quality management system
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent experience (GED)
Proven ability to engage professionally, courteously, and effectively with customers over the phone or via other mechanisms in support of customer requests
Strong computer skills required, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience or working knowledge of ERP systems, ideally SAP