Crane Aerospace & Electronics · 11 hours ago
Customer Service Admin II
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a supplier of critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. The Customer Service Administrator is responsible for supporting sales success through administrative activities for assigned customers, acting as a liaison for quotes, purchases, and order status, while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Review and negotiate customer purchase orders for compliance to Crane policies and applicable export and/or Government regulations. Administer and manage purchase orders by flowing down essential requirements through the business to ensure these requirements are met in a cost-effective and timely manner. This includes managing internal coordination and flowing down of purchase order specifications, quality requirements, terms and conditions and applicable Government Federal Acquisition Regulations
Interpret and enter purchase order requirements into ERP system and provide order acknowledgements to customers
Understand Crane Business System tools such as key performance indicators and standard work in order to participate in continuous improvement efforts
Prepare timely responses to customer requests for quotes (RFQ) through internal coordination to convey pricing and delivery information back to the customer
Support accounts receivables to address past due payment issues for assigned customer base
Process warranty returns and ensure timely processing to support customer requirements
Establish and grow relationships with our customer base by providing accurate and timely status of shipments through a variety of means such as daily / weekly telecoms, WebEx and face to face meetings. Coordinate with Customer Account Managers/Regional Sales Managers to resolve customer-related disputes
Administer Customer web-based portals as required to support the disposition of returned goods and associated transactions such as debit / credit administration, corrective action response and closure of open actions within portal. Conduct data entry and reporting within portal applications
Support demand management and Regional Sales Managers/Customer Account Managers to ensure accurate customer forecast is entered in ERP in order to drive material requirements and sales planning as applicable
Ensure applicable export compliance requirements are adhered to
Validate customer scorecards and contest any findings that are not in line with actual performance. This includes the comparison of customer and internal delivery data in order to ensure we are aligned with our customer’s scorecard rating as applicable. This includes working with internal operations to make recommendations to ensure a high-customer on-time delivery performance
Basic knowledge of Crane Business System tools such as key performance indicators, transactional process improvement, problem solving, and standard work in order to participate in continuous improvement efforts
Able to provide excellent Customer Service through communication and problem solving to include but not limited to: quick response to Customer inquiries (calls and e-mails), using resources as required to ensure customer satisfaction
Exhibit a general understanding of applicable business processes in order to train Customer Service administrators in elements of their essential functions. Continually review processes in order to identify deficiencies to support process improvement in order to elevate the performance of the team
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Accurately manage internal databases or CRM tools as applicable
Provide follow up and support to the Regional Sales Managers/business managers/customer account managers
Coordinating with other internal functional teams in order to drive expedited/aircraft on ground (AOG) orders as applicable
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of applicable Customer Service work experience for Customer Service Administrator Level II
5-10 years of applicable Customer Service work experience for Customer Service Administrator Level III
Understands concepts, practices, and procedures of business administration
Working knowledge of customer portals, Export Administration Regulations, Incoterms, and ITAR Compliance
Basic knowledge of FAR/DFAR, government procurement specifications, regulations, and compliance requirements
A general understanding of pricing principles, how to research invoices, payments, and debits
General understanding and application of industry principles, concepts, practices, and standards of the Customer Service field
Business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions
Ability to proficiently use an ERP system
Ability to follow department processes and work flow
Ability to work collaboratively with employees within department and across functions
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot customer issues
Demonstrated ability to convey information and analysis clearly as needed to customers
Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to solve routine to moderately complex problems
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel)
Customer friendly and responsive with a view to providing customer satisfaction including supporting face-to-face meetings
Strong communication skills including phone and email
High School Diploma
This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered
Preferred
Oracle Experience
Aerospace Manufacturing Experience
Associates or Bachelor's degree
Benefits
Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
Company
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is the industry leaders to supply critical systems and components to the aerospace, defense and space markets.
Funding
Current Stage
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