Full-Time

Customer Care Specialist

Posted on 12/24/2024

Ferguson

Ferguson

10,001+ employees

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$15 - $25.39Hourly

+ Bonus + Incentive Plan

Entry, Junior

Huntersville, NC, USA

Hybrid role based out of Huntersville, NC.

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
SAP Products
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Ferguson 's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 4-year college degree or equivalent combination of education/work experience
  • Strong phone etiquette, verbal and written communication, active listening, and professional business skill sets
  • Adept at multi-tasking, self-motivated with a strong drive to resolve issues quickly and effectively and work well within a team atmosphere
  • Ability to navigate seamlessly between multiple client interactions and internal systems while working toward clearly defined customer service goals
  • Enjoys problem solving, thinking creatively and trying new things
  • Process development & root-cause analysis skill set; ability to keep work flowing while minimizing problems and delays
  • Good computer skills: SAP SD and EDI experience preferred and MS Office (Excel, Word)
  • Effective conflict management skills while keeping professional composure
Responsibilities
  • Understand Amerock’s channels and our omnichannel strategy.
  • Upholds outstanding customer relationship standards through call quality, problem solving, ownership over any customer issue, and going above & beyond to address all needs.
  • Responsible for customer account order management, report preparation, and sales/supply chain support functions for assigned accounts.
  • Provide support to customers seeking help with post-order issues such as returns, replacements, refunds, delivery status, back-order inquiries, and any other issues that may arise in the order fulfillment process.
  • Resolve customer concerns including proper escalation channels.
  • The Specialist must follow through on all commitments made to customers and ensure correct and prompt processing of all requests asked of customer service.
  • Proactively communicate potential service issues to customers and internal personnel.
  • Identify trends or inefficiencies requiring collaboration with all internal teams to root cause issues and develop process changes to drive exceptional customer experiences.
  • Operate with understanding, active listening, patience, empathy and kindness to customers and Team Members alike.
  • Manage the order management life cycle for any assigned Key Accounts and Channels.
  • Maintain and manage backlogs, orders on hold and follow up to clear pricing/cross reference issues as quickly as possible.
  • Builds a trusting relationship with the inside & outside sales team, along with internal support channels.
  • Maintain first level troubleshooting of inbound/outbound EDI transactions for purchase orders, order acknowledgements, advance shipping notifications (ASNs)
Desired Qualifications
  • Good computer skills: SAP SD and EDI experience preferred
  • Consumer Products Industry Experience a plus

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newport News, Virginia

Founded

1887

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ferguson's expansion in Texas enhances its distribution capabilities.
  • The rise of smart home technology aligns with Ferguson's product offerings.
  • Urbanization trends increase demand for Ferguson's infrastructure solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from innovative products like the Essency EXR water heater.
  • Potential overextension from large-scale investments in new facilities.
  • Financial risk from issuing $750 million in senior unsecured notes.

What makes Ferguson unique

  • Ferguson is a leading value-added distributor in North America.
  • The company offers a diverse range of products from plumbing to HVAC.
  • Ferguson has a strong presence in both residential and non-residential markets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Associate Discounts

Community Involvement Opportunities

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