Customer Service Specialist - Brenntag One

The Customer Service Specialist is the key first line of contact for our Brenntag One customers and is responsible for processing customer orders for a crucial customer segment, Key Accounts, responding to inquiries, and solving problems independently. This role is the critically important liaison between the customer and internal colleagues at our operating companies and the face of our streamlined Brenntag One concept.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and manage a high number of orders with extreme attention to detail via ERP or Portal systems from order entry though the invoice process.
• Enter & review special instruction(s) related to orders, customer instruction requests, customer code maintenance, and notes.
• Interact with customers, sales team, regional Customer Service Representatives, and other personnel on a regular basis to resolve problems, obtain information, and provide information relating to the status of an order.
• Follow up with customers with accurate and timely responses to inquiries, including but not limited to:
• o Order status
• o Order closure
• o Documentation
• Establish relationships with customers and understand their business in order to be proactive in knowing their needs as well as be able to more easily have sensitive and/or difficult conversations.
• Set up and maintain new customers, customer ship-to locations, and customer files.
• Assist with price verification with Key Accounts Specialist team and ensure that pricing in our system matches prices on customer purchase orders.
• Log changes to customer orders and correspond with customers and contacts at the regional operating companies.
• Process, track and coordinate invoice adjustments and product return requests.
• Document, track, and resolve customer complaints
• Understand and translate company policies and practices to customers.
• Be aware of questionable inquiries/requests for possible suspicious/unsafe orders and report to supervisor immediately.
• Visit customers as needed and participate in on-line web meetings with customers and other associates.
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to travel as needed
• Other duties as needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values

YOUR PROFILE

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma required
• Associate Degree a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in Brenntag preferred
• Working experience in the chemicals industry is preferred
• Working experience in customer service, sales, marketing, and/or purchasing is preferred

OUR OFFER

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.

Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.

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About Brenntag

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com