Job Title: Customer Service Representative
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Corning, NY area (Onsite)
Client Overview
This opportunity is with a major global manufacturer of materials science and technology products, supporting the optical fiber division of a company with a large corporate presence in the Corning, NY area. This role sits within the customer service organization, managing domestic and international customer orders and coordinating the logistics that get fiber products from plant to customer. You'd be working across order management, shipping, and pricing functions, with regular interaction across planning, quality, finance, and commercial teams worldwide.
Top 3 Skills
- Customer order management using ERP order systems such as PeopleSoft or SAP
- International logistics and shipment coordination, including customs and export processes
- Customer service experience in a corporate or business to business environment
What You'll Do
- Manage assigned domestic and international customer accounts to execute accurate, error free transactions
- Receive, validate, and enter customer orders using ERP order management systems
- Create shipment bookings and logistics templates for export and international orders
- Reference routing guides to select carriers and request quotes as needed
- Maintain and create new process documentation for global customer service locations
- Create and maintain purchase orders for third party vendors, ensuring proper approvals
- Follow detailed shipping processes for designated locations, including customs regulation adherence
- Track shipments to ensure on time delivery and take corrective action when needed
- Respond to customer inquiries within 24 hours regarding orders and product information
- Build product and pricing knowledge to support quotes and customer recommendations
What We Need From You
- Associate degree or equivalent relevant work experience
- 2+ years of experience in customer service or a corporate environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize across multiple customer accounts and projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred / Bonus
- Experience with PeopleSoft and SAP order fulfillment systems
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
- Familiarity with international logistics or export/customs processes
About Elevait
Elevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.