Customer Account Specialist

CocaCola

Job Description Summary:

ob Summary

The purpose of this role is to handle the management and processing of transactional activity for the CRM team, including, but not restricted to, Order Entry, Documentation creation, Complaint handling, Delivery creation, Forecast entry and Invoicing. The key goal of the role is to satisfy the customers requirements in a consistent, efficient and reliable manner. The role requires a good level of understanding of overall Customer Services (CS) and CPS processes, with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.

This role requires interaction with all internal stakeholders that impact customer supply, it is a key aspect of the overall CS function creating global standards, implementing good governance of existing processes, driving process improvements and maintaining effective management of the operational CS activities. The role also involves the development and execution of an effective customer satisfaction programme that will include customer surveys, VOC activities, etc. on a regular basis.

A key part of the role is to work with the CS team to drive improvements in current activities to create efficiencies and drive productivity.

This role also includes the direct customer account management for customers that are not managed through the Customer Account Specialist (CAS) role and will in some plants be involved in the back-up of the Product Commercialisation role.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

Order and Forecast Management: (35%)

• The receipt and management of all customer orders (Concentrate, DPS and Finished Goods), the entry of these into SAP, the follow through on availability issues with internal departments and handover of these to the CAS. Delivery creation will also be required in some aspects of this role. (30%)
• The entry of customer supplied forecasts into the APO system for subsequent loading into SAP, the verification that the data is as supplied by the customer when entered into the system. (5%)
• Evaluate ATP & OTIF issues and work with the Supply Management team, Customer Account Specialists and Demand Planners to ensure all issues are resolved and long term corrective actions put in place to reduce repeats.
  

Documentation Management: (25%)

• The creation of all customer related documentation to support the shipment, export and import of all customer orders. This involves both manual and system generated documents, and interaction with both internal departments and external bodies to support some customer requirements. (20%)
• The invoicing of all orders, at time of shipment to support accurate and timely financial and volume reporting. (5%)
  

Process improvement and standardisation: (15%)

• Lead process standardization and improvements under CS Operations role. Work with SAP team for any SAP improvements or changes impacting customer data, orders or forecast.
• Coordinate, lead and support projects that will positively impact CS transactional processes to drive productivity improvement with visible financial and FTE benefits.
• Develop process improvements based on OE methods and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation of new supply chains and business models, working to integrate these into normal CPS business.
  

Related Job Requirements/ Qualifications

• Good knowledge and understanding of the SAP Sales & Distribution Module
• Good understanding of Business Warehouse workbooks used by CS.
• Product & process knowledge of manufacturing plants
• Supply chain and logistics knowledge
• Networking and influencing skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse groups of people
• Customer knowledge be able to understand multiple customer requirements for order and documentation management
• Computer Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
• Problem Solving & analytical Skills.
• Language requirements - Business proficiency in English is a requirement.
• Reliability the ability to provide what is promised, dependably and accurately.
  

Educational Requirements

• University/Bachelor degree or diploma in a Supply Chain or Business discipline. Other qualifications may be considered if supported by appropriate work experience.
• 1-3 years experience in a Customer service, supply-chain or other relevant function.
  

Skills

Refrigeration Systems; Detail-Oriented; Technical Support; Computer Literacy; Troubleshooting; HVAC Systems; Equipment Installations; Customer Service; Oral Communications

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Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors curious, empowered, inclusive and agile and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.