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Materion Customer Support Specialist - Manufacturing in Cleveland, Ohio
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The Customer Support Specialist will be the point of contact for current and potential customers. This position helps support the Performance Materials (PM) business unit by generating revenue through obtaining orders, providing access to technical information. The Customer Support Specialist will work cooperatively with, Key Account Managers, Account Management, and other members of the PM team to grow existing customers and create new customers while increasing customer satisfaction. This role handles more complex & diverse PM product lines & customer accounts as assigned.
Customer Support experience in a manufacturing industry is required.
This role is based at our Corporate Office in Mayfield Heights, OH.
You will have the opportunity to:
Be the single point of contact for customers, internal and external for order management activities
Receive and process orders and inquiries from current and prospective customers
Be responsible for customer phone calls via, direct, & team hunt group
Monitor the status of orders and oftentimes initiate contact with customers to assure they are fully aware of any changes in the original delivery requirement
Answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms received via email, phone, M Power or internal inquiry.
Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications as required received via email, phone, M Power or internal inquiry
Accurately and effectively administers all aspects of order entry including invoices, certifications and acknowledgements. International paperwork for exporting of Materion Products
Maintain & verify customer records, using automated systems or other record retention methods as required
Provide “Professional Service Level” regarding all verbal and written communications with current and potential customers
Meet or exceed customer expectations regarding delivery, quality, and service measured by established monthly KPI’s
Obtain working knowledge of Materion’ s products, applications, manufacturing, and technical capability
Work collaboratively with, Key Account Managers, Account Management, & Manufacturing Site Operations, Planning, Shipping & Quality personnel to ensure timely communication is provided to customer
Work with customers using problem resolution and recovery tools when material must be returned and/or credits issued
Assist in other activities including shipping, invoicing, and purchasing as required
Understand customer and industry specifications or requirements and determine feasibility of Materion PM products meeting these requirements
Prepare & review Customer contracts containing flow down requirements with the discretion & guidance from Compliance & Legal Department(s) as required
Proactively follow up on Customer inquiries in order to generate & accelerate New Business Opportunities as required
Create open order reports for key customer as requested.
Facilitate customer meetings as required
Participate in “delight our customer” activities
Offer customer slow moving inventory where applicable
Assist department Supervisor in SAP software changes, testing, & training as required
Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements and serve as an active supporting participant of the plans and initiatives of Materion
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma - some college preferred and a minimum 3 years of Customer Support experience in a manufacturing environment OR a High School Diploma and a minimum of 5 years of Customer Support experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in the metals or custom fabrication industries is preferred
Customer Support experience in a manufacturing industry is a must
Must be familiar or able to become familiar with advanced alloy systems & other engineered materials solutions
Familiarity with industry, customer, and quality specifications preferred
Exemplary interpersonal skill in dealing with customers, fellow team members inside and outside the site
Detail-oriented and possess the ability to follow through on issues
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Capable of working independently
Willingness to participate in continued education opportunities to enhance skills and proficiency
Proficient in MS Office Suite and Outlook
Ability to learn Materion SAP, CRM, & Enterprise software tools utilized for daily business
Must be positive and a good team player
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Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.
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Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.
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