Customer Solutions Associate

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Customer Solutions Associate in the Call Center is the primary customer contact for demand capturing and other interactions by phone. This position is responsible for providing best in class customer service within the customer interaction process.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capture incoming telephone demand from customers and ensure all required information is obtained to enable error-free order creation.
• Create and categorize all types of interaction and feedback from customers, resolve if possible or assign to the appropriate team for resolution.
• Regularly monitor open orders according to the Daily Activity Schedule and ensure adherence to the tasks and cadence.
• Contact customer when required due to Out of Stock or Stock Allocation issues.
• Collaborate with Order Fulfillment team to resolve issues preventing delivery note creation (e.g. delivery block).
• Contact customer and propose resolution if issues identified post-delivery note due to Transportation or Warehousing issues (such as appointment scheduling, delivery delay, picking issues etc.).
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and business partners (such as CFSC, Sales, Logistics, COC etc.) to ensure the quality of processes are aligned to meet the business and customer needs.
• Provide 360 visibility on status of orders to customers and internal teams.
• Apply appropriate root cause reason codes following global Reason Code Methodology.
• Identify, analyze and initiate the escalation process based on escalation criteria.
• Drive and encourage continuous improvement mindset applying NCE methodology.
• Participate and Facilitate in NCE operational review meetings.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• High School Diploma or GED Required. Undergraduate Degree is preferred but not required.
• 2 years of experience in supply chain or customer service is preferred but not required.
• Availability / flexibility to work different shifts based on customer geography/time zone.
• Must have reliable internet service provider with direct access to modem for ethernet connection (no wi-fi or hot spot allowed) if working from home, as approved as well as dedicated work area to handle customer calls and work equipment.

SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
• Well-organized, methodical thinker with excellent decision-making skills.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency in SAP, BW and Business Objects preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong Customer Service mindset and passion for delighting customers internally and externally.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to develop trust and long-term relationships.
• Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements.
• Strong result-orientation.

This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate's geographic location. Preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, NJ, Chicago, IL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Long Island, NY.

Theapproximate payrange for this position is $37,000 to $44,000.Please note that thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and acompetitive total rewards package, which includes a401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range ofother benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may varydepending on the position. Learn more atAbout Us |Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

The Nestle Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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