Job Information
Central Garden and Pet International Customer Service Representative in Schaumburg, Illinois
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for key account management for international customers from order receipt to dock, including post shipment care and metrics.
- Prepare customs invoices, documentation, boat and air shipment bookings.
- Coordinate requests for information, quotes for freight rates and technical data for customers.
- Monitor inventory requirements against customer order demand and provide customer notification late shipment/short shipment/pricing verification/product availability/ship date/arrive date.
- Investigate and resolve customer claims and complaints; maintain appropriate documentation trails.
- Communicate customer specific requirements for traffic and shipping.
- Coordinate on time delivery with freight forwarders.
- Insures export procedure and proof of delivery.
- Coordinates return authorizations with sales management.
- Manages claims for damage including credit and potential duty reimbursement.
- Actively involves finance members and senior management on changes to international account demand forecasts.
- Manage and resolve customer deductions, maintain documentation for finance.
- Create and update customer address book records; establish new customer profiles.
- Provide sales support, including: customer correspondence, open order reporting, inventory reporting, and customer call backs.
- Coordinates monthly performance measurements for key accounts.
- Participates in developing customer and department specific process improvements.
- Utilize troubleshooting and time management skills to exceed customer expectations.
- Serves as a change agent; actively demonstrates leadership qualities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Manufacturing customer service background strongly preferred
- Excellent decision making and priority setting
- Superior organizational ability and flexibility
- Strong customer orientation; participates in team culture
- Experience with quality-based management programs
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Minimum five years complex customer service experience required with 2+ years supporting international customers
- Superior experience with SAP or ERP experience required (prior implementation experience a plus) and Microsoft Office
- Experience working with freight forwarders and international shipping documentation
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is based in a quiet, professional (but not stuffy!), corporate office environment. We have a corporate casual dress code and host celebratory activities throughout the year! Our office is located within the Schaumburg Corporate Center, which offers many amenities including an on-site fitness center, convenience center, deli-style restaurant, dry cleaners, hair salon, and covered parking.
POSITION INFORMATION
- This is a salaried position that pays \$50,000-\$60,000 annually, based on level of relevant professional experience, International customer service expertise and geographic location.
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Access to on-demand pay
- Paid parental leave
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company\'s purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Best Bully Sticks, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Kaytee, Nylabone, Pennington, Sevin and Zo?con. With fiscal 2025 net sales of \$3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visitwww.central.comto learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive considerati