Sr. Customer Service Representative

Job Description

Job Description

American Fruits and Flavors continues to grow and so are the great opportunities within! We are currently looking for a Sr. Customer Service Representative to join our winning team. The Sr. Customer Service Representative has to be a "critical thinker" who can operate with autonomy, embrace accountability and has a mindset for continuous improvement. AFF offers a great working environment, competitive salary, stability and potential growth.

General Description of Duties

The Sr. Customer Service Representative plays a key role in delivering world-class customer support and ensuring accurate, timely order fulfillment. This position serves as a primary liaison between customers and internal departments, managing inbound orders and guiding them through the full order life cycle . The Sr. Customer Service Representative must effectively resolve complex issues, maintain strong client relationships, and uphold company performance standards. This role also supports the Customer Service Manager and Supervisor by escalating issues, recommending process improvements. This individual must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in ways that foster good relationships with those inside and outside the company, while achieving and enhancing performance standards.

Essential Job Functions

1. Accurately and promptly enter and manage purchase orders received via email or EDI.
2. Demonstrate initiative and critical thinking when addressing issues; anticipate challenges and escalate when appropriate.
3. Monitor each order closely, ensuring timely follow-up and swift resolution of potential problems.
4. Lead by example in fostering a customer-first, team-oriented culture.
5. Provide support to the Sales Department as needed.
6. Train and mentor customer service representatives on policies, procedures, and best practices.
7. Serve as backup to the Customer Service Supervisor when required.
8. Exhibit excellent planning, communication, and organizational skills, even under tight deadlines.
9. Communicate order status updates to customers and maintain accurate account records.
10. Collaborate with Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Quality Control to ensure customer requirements are met.
11. Log and monitor customer complaints, ensuring communication with the appropriate departments.
12. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
13. Exercise sound judgment in decision-making and conflict resolution
14. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Customer Service Supervisor or Manager.
15. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Requirements

1. Minimum 4 years of customer service experience.
2. Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and/or order fulfillment.
3. Strong math, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
4. Strong problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
5. Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
7. Experience with ERP systems.
8. Strong diligence, follow-through, and ability to prioritize effectively.
9. Capacity to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
10. Experience training, mentoring, or leading customer service team members a plus.
11. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

This is a Temp-Hire position

Company Description

AFF manufactures custom juice and flavor blends for a wide variety of industrial users worldwide. Companies come to us for the latest and best ingredient blends and flavor systems for their products. In business over 50 years, we have two manufacturing plants and a distribution warehouse in Southern California. On April 1, 2016, American Fruits and Flavors was acquired by Monster Energy Company which expanded American Fruits and Flavors’ resources, significantly.

American Fruits and Flavors, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment upon any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, cancer, genetic characteristics, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. None of the questions or information sought in this application is intended to discriminate based upon any status protected by law.
****Compensation Range: Actual salary/hourly wages are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skills, education and /or certifications, location, and position level ******

Company Description

AFF manufactures custom juice and flavor blends for a wide variety of industrial users worldwide. Companies come to us for the latest and best ingredient blends and flavor systems for their products. In business over 50 years, we have two manufacturing plants and a distribution warehouse in Southern California. On April 1, 2016, American Fruits and Flavors was acquired by Monster Energy Company which expanded American Fruits and Flavors’ resources, significantly.\r\n \r\nAmerican Fruits and Flavors, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment upon any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, cancer, genetic characteristics, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. None of the questions or information sought in this application is intended to discriminate based upon any status protected by law.\r\n****Compensation Range: Actual salary/hourly wages are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skills, education and /or certifications, location, and position level ******