Customer Support Specialist

**Job Description:** The customer support specialist deals with all levels of external customer contact, as well as internal contacts in other supporting business functions as appropriate (i.e., accounting, credit, transportation, planning, information technology, etc.). The individual must be self-motivated yet function successfully within a team environment. **Duties and Responsibilities:** 1. Function as the primary customer contact for the bottler locations 2. Ability to use creative out-of-box thinking to ensure all customer needs are met 3. Accountable to gather and communicate pertinent information to enable CSI to make solid business decisions 4. Accurately input closure orders in ERP system 5. Execute customer order changes in ERP system, and all necessary internal communication 6. Initiate troubleshooting of customer complaints and oversee process through resolution with customer 7. Responsible for providing input to National Account Manager regarding changes which might impact 30-day forecasting 8. Accountable for pro-active calls to gather necessary information to enable CSI to make solid business decisions 9. Identify volume/product demand for planning 10. Responsible to gather information for customer credit checks 11. Administer/monitor rebates and/or amortizations to uphold terms of contract 12. Coordinate with AR in unadjusted item resolution and collections 13. Identify areas for process improvements/monitor goals with supervisor 14. Adhere to CSI’s import/export compliance policy and requirements while performing all activities of a CSS 15. Review CSI’s compliance website for procedures/SOP/guidelines that will assist them in properly performing their function 16. While traveling on company business, will uphold CSI’s travel policy and will report any potential problems to CSI’s Compliance Liaison 17. Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality 18. Use of appropriate PPE equipment/clothing when at manufacturing/bottling locations **Supervisory Responsibilities: No** **Educational and Other Skills Requirements:** - Bachelor’s degree - 3-5 years of experience in customer service - Computer skills and strong analytical skills using Microsoft Word and Excel - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service - Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others **Additional information:** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Closure Systems International, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.