Customer Service Representative

WHO WE ARE

Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in a broad array of end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semi-conductor industry.

We provide our customers with advanced material, component, system, and manufacturing solutions. Please visit for a list of office locations.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Responsible for processing quotations, sales orders, bookings, releases, and shipments. Coordinates with other departments to resolve problems.

Requires excellent organization and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others. Duties and tasks may vary by business unit.

Reports to the Manager of Customer Service, Regional Sales Manager, or equivalent.

Achievement of objectives must include an overriding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility.

Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Uses established procedures and works under immediate supervision.
• Answers phone calls from customers and maintains high customer satisfaction with courteous, efficient, and complete service and support.
• Initiates customer orders for changes, consignments, returned / repaired products, short shipments, and credits. Responds to customer inquiries about price and delivery.

Accepts, qualifies, and processes requests for quotations.

• Enters sales orders into Oracle.
• Updates customer need dates as required. Updates, or requests an authorized person to update, scheduled ship dates.
• Participates with other customer service representatives to audit order entry in compliance with J-Sox requirements.
• Coordinates with other functions as necessary to ensure that customers receive the best service possible.
• Prepares support information to sales and engineering for quotations and problem resolution.
• Exercises judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• May work with customer’s qualified suppliers to perform services requested by FTU management.
• May expedite existing orders based on customer’s pull in request by communicating with appropriate suppliers.
• May be required to monitor inventory consigned at customer location, make proper inventory accounting, order / schedule replacement material within management guidelines, and expedite as required to meet defined inventory levels.
• Works under supervision.
• Services complex accounts and orders.
• Assists entry-level customer service representatives with challenging issues.
• Identifies areas for improvement and participates in the development of better operational processes.
• May arrange air and sea shipments with FTH based on customer requirements.
• May monitor customer’s portal site to identify requirements to pull in or push out orders.
• May work with major account consigned-inventory programs to ensure inventory and service levels are met.
• May support tradeshow activity.

Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management’s sole discretion

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2-5 years’ experience, or
• Associate degree in a related discipline or equivalent and 0-2 years’ experience.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with an ERP system, preferably Oracle.
• Familiarity with international variances in cultural and legal issues related to sales transactions.
• Bi-lingual language skills (Chinese / English or Japanese / English) are preferred and may be required in some business units.

Physical & Environmental requirements :

• May constantly remain in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• May constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• May constantly repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.
• Occasionally operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally subjected to low and high temperatures.
• May constantly be doing sedentary work that primarily involves sitting / standing.
• Occasional light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Prolonged use of computer monitors.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

With positive values, a productive atmosphere and a commitment to excellence, Ferrotec encourages employees to maximize and realize their potential.

The salary range is included in this job posting is relevant to applicants that reside or work in the San Jose, CA area only .

Salary offers will depend on a your experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. Actual salary may vary due to these and other factors.

Ferrotec is proud to offer Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, 401K Matching, Flexible Work Hours, Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development, Travel and Hotel Discounts, Paid Time Off , Sick & Wellness and Volunteer Time, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Engagement & Appreciation Events hosted throughout the year.

Virtual Wellness Activities and Classes available to all employees & family members and Much More!

We would love to get to know you better and you get to know us better! You can easily apply!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.