Alcon

Medical Device

CustomerServiceRepresentative

$0–0k Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Customer Service Representative at Alcon. Skills: Order processing, Customer queries, SAP. Process incoming orders via phone, email. Adhere to deadlines for processing orders”

What You'll Achieve.

Timely and accurate processing of orders; Customer satisfaction; High-quality service delivery; Prompt resolution of queries; Timely action on task boards; Adherence to all relevant local standard operating procedures; Demonstrate behavior in accordance with the company's code of practice

Industry & Context.

Medical Device
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

6 months contract

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Accurate and quick data processing skills, SAP experience, Good communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving, Customer service experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry

Nice to Have

Electronic ordering (EDI) experience

What You'll Do.

Process incoming orders via phone

Adhere to deadlines for processing orders

Inform customers of backorders

Liaise with planning team for backorder reports

Check and fix rejected orders

Process orders through relevant systems

Liaise with Finance for adding shipping addresses

Attend to customer queries

Ensure prompt resolution of queries

Handle enquiries and complaints professionally

Provide post-sale customer service

Complete returns within the Returns Policy

Log cases in the CRM system

Arrange for product returns

Oversee administrative work and reports

Process credits for price adjustments

Follow up on open sales reports

Notify of adverse events/quality complaints

Maintain assets and contracts databases

Process customer purchase orders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Liaise with the planning team; Liaise with Finance; Liaise with the Customer, Warehouse & Delivery department; Liaise with credit controllers; Liaise with sales representatives; Contribute positively to the Sales and Marketing team; Cooperative relationships and collaborative efforts

Communication Scope

Good communication skills

Full Job Description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? This role is part of Alcon's Sales & Sales Support function, a team that helps provide access to products across all channels in an effort to drive customer satisfaction with eye care professionals to help people see brilliantly. The Associate I, Customer Service is primarily responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of orders and customer queries in the Customer Operations Division. You will deliver high-quality service, manage customer issues, maintain product knowledge, and contribute to the Sales and Marketing team. Specifics include: • Receive and process incoming orders via phone, email, and representatives' instructions • Adhere to deadlines for processing orders and inform customers of backorders • Liaise with the planning team for backorder reports and check and fix rejected orders weekly • Assist in processing orders through relevant systems and liaise with Finance for adding shipping addresses • Attend to customer queries by liaising with the Customer, Warehouse & Delivery department, credit controllers, and sales representatives • Ensure prompt resolution of queries and timely action on task boards • Handle enquiries and complaints professionally and provide post-sale technical and/or non-technical customer service and support • Complete returns within the Returns Policy, log cases in the CRM system, and arrange for product returns • Oversee the completion of all relevant administrative work and reports • Process credits for price adjustments and ensure documentation is attached in the system • Follow up on open

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