Sr Customer Service Representative

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Schedule</b></p>Standard (Mon-Fri)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Environmental Conditions</b></p>Office<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><p><b><span>Position Summary: </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Based at the new Shared Service Center in<span> </span></span><span>Manila</span><span>, the Customer Service team<span> </span></span><span>are</span><span><span> </span>responsible for supporting our clients throughout the lifecycle including<span> </span></span><span>administration, order management, quotations, master data</span><span>. </span><span>Customer Service Representatives</span><span><span> </span>provide exceptional customer support, promptly and accurately when responding to internal and external customer requests. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>Be a role model and<span> </span></span><span>provide exceptional customer service experience to our external customers and internal stakeholders in the field of administration, order management, quotations</span><span>, master</span><span><span> </span>data.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Deal with complex customer requirements,<span> </span></span><span>manage escalations</span><span>, p</span><span>rocessing and follow up all relevant requests within the division’s guidelines, liaising with partner functions (sales and commercial, distribution, finance) to fulfill customers’ requests or resolve issues to ensure<span> </span></span><span>timely</span><span><span> </span>handling of enquiries.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Become proficient in Customer Relationship Management systems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Adhere to company policies, operational<span> </span></span><span>regulations</span><span><span> </span>and departmental training guidelines.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Deliver on promise on daily/weekly/monthly key performance indicator metrics. Engage in efficiency and productivity initiatives.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Play a key role<span> </span></span><span>on</span><span><span> </span>assignments/project</span><span>s</span><span><span> </span>as required by business expectations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Consistently apply and meet the process expectations and<span> </span></span><span>demonstrate</span><span><span> </span>attention to operational details and leverage required computer systems to<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span></span><span>high level</span><span><span> </span>of data accuracy and quality.</span></span><span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span>Develop and review training materials and contribute to new joiner<span> </span></span><span>trainings</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Use<span> </span></span><span>relevant daily customer service reports.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assess individual customer requirements and if<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>direct activities to<span> </span></span><span>appropriate partner</span><span><span> </span>departments.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>In order to</span><span><span> </span>meet the seasonal requirements of the business, it is advisable to<span> </span></span><span>participate</span><span><span> </span>in cross training and cross support activities, which involve joining assignments to other customer service teams.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div></div><div><p><b><span>Skills:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrate high integrity and compliance.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Display attention to detail and accuracy.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Good problem-solving skills and ability to multitask under tight deadlines.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must<span> </span></span><span>possess</span><span><span> </span>self-motivation, enthusiasm, a positive<span> </span></span><span>attitude</span><span><span> </span>and perform as a team player.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong written and verbal communication skills</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload effectively.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must<span> </span></span><span>demonstrate</span><span><span> </span></span><span>judgment,</span><span><span> </span>diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work on<span> </span></span><span>own</span><span><span> </span>initiative on daily routine tasks as well as solving system issues.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to deal with ambiguity, to act without having all details available</span></span><span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>have</span></span><span><span><span> </span>a sense of ownership of<span> </span></span><span>roles and responsibilities</span><span><span> </span>and ability to see the bigger picture,<span> </span></span></span><span><span>demonstrate</span><span><span> </span>a “can-do” attitude and a proactive solution-focused mindset</span></span><span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Competent Microsoft Office user.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Experience:</span></b><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A minimum of 2-3 years’<span> </span></span><span>customer service experience is<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>in an SSC/multinational/office environment.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience with ERP systems<span> </span></span></span><span><span>preferred but not essential.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Education:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Bachelor's degree is required. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Working Conditions:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>This position requires repetitive typing and regular use of a computer<span> </span></span><span>plus multiple displays</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Most of the other physical demands are typical<span> </span></span><span>with</span><span><span> </span>those associated with an office environment.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Thermo</span><span><span> </span>Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate<span> </span></span><span>on the basis of</span><span><span> </span>race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status,<span> </span></span><span>disability</span><span><span> </span>or any other legally protected status.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

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