Customer Service Advocate

The Opportunity : The Customer Service Advocate will serve as a support for the Memphis, TN branch will be responsible for receiving and processing material orders directly from customers via telephone, email, or fax, in a timely and accurate manner. Requires detailed data entry into company designed computer system and communication with internal resources regarding needs of client.How you will impact Victory Packaging, a WestRock company : Receive order data from sales representatives.Receives and enters order data into computer system.Informs customers of unit prices, shipping date, anticipated delays, and any additional information needed by the customer.Prints shipment documents for processing by warehouse.Receives and resolves most customer complaints.Tracks returned merchandise reason codes and adjusts improve service quality.Consults with production, warehouse, and drivers to expedite or trace missing or delayed shipments.Compiles quality measures and prepares various reports for management.Closely follows all established policies, guidelines and pricing for customer accounts and service.Provide support for the Columbus Ohio branch.Works closely with sales team to identify new opportunities for customers.Provides timely feedback to management team regarding service failures or customer concerns.Partners with sales representative and warehouse team to meet and exceed customer's expectations.What you need to succeed : Some college preferred.Six (6) months customer service experience or six (6) months experience in an office environmentAnalytical Skills - Highly effective analytical skills, ability to quickly identify and understand problems and select appropriate resolutions.Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsFluency in English required, verbal and written; bilingual skills preferred for some locations.Excellent speed and accuracy in data entry skills (prefer 60 wpm)Ability to create and edit documents in MS Office : Word and ExcelAbility to identify issues and communicate with team or management.Available to work the last day of each month to process closing of month end.Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to type or handle. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch.The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.#victorySmurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.