Customer Service Rep (Remote)

Customer Service Rep (Remote) Quick Apply Overview Salary Range $25.00 - $32.00 Hourly Quick Apply Description Primary Purpose: Serve as a direct liaison between Customers, Sales Representatives & various Schuman Cheese Departments assisting in processing orders, handling complaints, solving billing issues as well as other customer inquiries. To be an advocate for our customers with the goal of providing the highest service level possible. Responsibilities: Process orders received via Fax, EDI, email & by phone Verify pricing and shipping dates within 24 hours after receipt Maintain order guide & pricing in the software system Proactively communicate with Production & Warehouse teams to avoid potential customer shorts including releasing lots & allocation of an item if needed Track order fulfillment & communicate shorts to our customers with information on when product will be available or suggest a substitute item Work with the Accounting Department to resolve credit issues & to release orders Process PO change requests, returns & samples Handle customer issues & complaints by referring the issue to the appropriate department & logging them onto the system. Follow up to resolution. Communicate with Sales, Supply Chain, Production, Logistics & Warehousing on a regular basis to ensure our customer’s needs are met Organize work to meet deadlines Assist the Sales Department in growing customer business Qualifications High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred 3+ years’ experience in a customer service role, preferably in club channels Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; experience working within Sage X3 or other similar ERP system is a plus Experience with EDI transaction sets Able to thrive in a fast paced environment and remain calm under pressure Works with a high sense of urgency Dependable and results oriented Self-directed and able to work well independently or in a team Organized with a high attention to detail, accuracy and follow through Above average communication skills (written and verbal) Strong interpersonal skills Skilled in problem solving, research and time management Able to multi task Expected Hours of Work: Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 10AM-6PM CST. Working on average 40-45 hours per week. Additional overtime is required during peak season months. (October - December). This position works fully remote. Compensation and Benefits: The budgeted salary range for this position is $25-$32 per hour, with a 5% annual bonus potential. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with 4.5% employer contribution Paid time off and holidays Professional development opportunities Employee wellness programs Salary range is based on consideration of required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications or seniority, etc. Schuman Cheese reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by Schuman Cheese that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications or seniority. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, Wyoming or Wisconsin. This arrangement ensures that all remote work is conducted from one of these approved locations. AI Recruiting Notice: Schuman Cheese may use AI-assisted tools to support recruiting activities, including candidate sourcing, job description development, and recruitment communications. AI is used only to assist our recruiting team. All hiring decisions are made by qualified Schuman Cheese employees following human review and evaluation.