Customer Service Representative

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.      We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?       About the job:   We are excited to offer a full-time, onsite opportunity for a Customer Service Representative based in Houston, TX. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring a seamless order experience—from entry to fulfillment—while building strong relationships with customers and internal partners. You will troubleshoot challenges, anticipate customer needs, and help uphold our commitment to operational excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy solving problems, and are motivated by the chance to make a meaningful impact each day, we look forward to seeing what you’ll bring to our team.   In your future role as a Customer Service Representative, you will:   Execute the order entry process and manage the order fulfillment process while interfacing with internal/external customers for a given business line with a high degree of complexity, in compliance with law, regulations and Nouryon procedures Maintain a thorough knowledge of the businesses’ products, applications, and service offerings Maintain service levels by making independent customer facing decisions, using the unique knowledge of the differing businesses, products, applications, and service offerings Coordinate activity at assigned customer accounts, proactively address issues, and implement solutions with a significant level of autonomy Strengthen customer intimacy by developing solid relationships, understanding customer needs, and gathering market intelligence Differentiate between customer requirements and Nouryon capabilities – choose best/cost effective solution, unique to each business/situation with limited oversight Support commercial strategies with Nouryon customers Ensure established processes and best practices are utilized and effective process controls are in place, ensuring adherence to processes and service levels is maintained Adhere to and execute new instructions and/or pivot on dynamic organizational priorities with flexibility and adaptability Deliver on key operational KPIs such as order confirmation time, first time right, # touches per order Proactively and independently interface with cross functional teams such as Business Lines, Sales Teams, Logistics, Planning, Controlling and Production Enter orders in SAP following standard procedures. Proactively acknowledge and confirm order status with Customer’s in line with cycle time KPI’s Perform order processing checks and coordinate internally to resolve issues Consistently provide tactful, professional communication, both internally and externally, verbally and in writing Coordinate internally to manage delivery issues effectively and proactively through resolution Investigate and resolve any OTC related complaints in coordination with other functions Provide prompt and professional responses to all Customer inquiries Create, release, and send invoices and other associated documentation to Customers. Receive customer complaints, enter complaints in CRM and assign appropriate investigator Ensure correct execution of return orders Issue credit/debit notes with high attention to detail and accuracy when necessary Regularly perform and prepare for month-end closure checks to ensure all orders are invoiced Coordinate customer requests, provide routine/OTC related documents to customers (e.g. CoA, MSDS)     We believe you bring:   Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience, preferably order management experience in a manufacturing environment Knowledge of SAP Sales & Distribution and Materials Managements Modules required Strong Microsoft office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) and other forms of technology related to his/her job; keeps up to date on technological changes; adapts work approach to keep pace with innovations in technology Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and quickly develop solutions Outstanding communication skills and ability to communicate with various levels and functions within the organization, including global team members Must understand how production runs, cycle times and capacity impact the management of orders B2B Customer Service experience or been exposed to similar function CRM experience is preferred   Good to know:   This is a permanent onsite position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Customer Service Supervisor and based in Houston, TX.    Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/         We look forward to receiving your application!     We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.       About Nouryon:   If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.     Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn .       #WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs   We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.   Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.   #LI-Onsite