DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Customer Service Representative to join our team specializing in Customer Service for our EU Aftermarket Department (Meritor) in Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways :
1. Deliver seamless end-to-end order execution: Owning the full lifecycle (entry to invoicing), reducing cycle times and ensuring orders flow through without delays or errors.
2. Be the trusted single point of contact: for customers: Resolving scheduling, shipping, and processing queries quickly, which boosts satisfaction and retention.
3. Proactively guide customers with consultative support on lead times, availability, minor technical questions, and policiessetting realistic expectations and preventing escalations.
4. Close out escalations decisively: Coordinating cross-functionally to remove blockers and turning potential service failures into recovery moments that strengthen relationships.
5. Synchronize internal operations : To keep commitments on track (production, planning, materials, sales, warehouse, logistics), improve OTIF (On-Time, In-Full), and support financial targets.
6. Elevate customer communications: Standardizing templates, status updates, and process documentationdriving consistency, transparency, and fewer repeat queries.
7. Identify and activate improvements: Spot patterns, propose process changes, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance throughput and reduce rework.
8. Champion customer-centric culture: Consistently demonstrating empathy and support, enhancing the departments reputation and fostering stronger partnerships during visits and reviews.
9. Manage specific OEM customer accounts, lead meetings and drive results as needed for both our business and theirs
10. Always deliver first class customer service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
11. Commercial & Customer Insight:Understand and align with commercial strategy, recognize upselling opportunities, track account performance, and anticipate customer needs and market trends to drive growth.
12. Exceptional Communication & Relationship Skills: Deliver clear, proactive updates, educate customers on best practices, and support client visits, reviews, and audits to build trust and deepen relationships.
13. Operational & Systems Expertise: Confidently manage the full order lifecycle across multiple accounts (including EDI/manual orders), while effectively using CRM systems, ERP tools, data dashboards, and Microsoft Office.
14. Strong Organizational & Professional Foundation:Balance high-volume tasks with accuracy, demonstrate strong organizational discipline, and leverage your background in account management or customer service (with any European language skills being a bonus).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/ Experience
15. College, university, or equivalent degree required.
16. 2 years customer order management; customer-facing; supply chain/logistics; international trade experience preferred
17. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
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