Specialist, Customer Engagement, NAM

Specialist, Customer Engagement, NAM

This is a hybrid position (3 days per week) working in our office at Exton, PA. Candidates applying must be residing within a 50-mile commutable distance to the job location.

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Providing differentiating service for Strategic Accounts, owning our customers journey. Aligning with Global counterparts to create one global customer experience. Serving as SPOC for all customer relationship matters within the assigned accounts. Identifying key customer stakeholders and develop strategies to build trusted advisor relationships with them. Maintaining a regular interaction with assigned accounts to proactively identify potential issues and additional potential opportunities. Champion for Customer Experience Improvement in close cooperation with Digital Customer Experience unit. Sustaining a sense of urgency across the organization to solve customer issues. Customer Satisfaction, as measured by NPS (Net Promoter Score). Handling daily customer interactions professionally and patiently by phone and email. Working closely with Technical Customer Support and Sales Account Managers including participation in business reviews, customer specific projects, supply chain meetings etc. Informing customers of interruptions to order schedule and review next best outcome together. Assisting in providing reporting to customer : open order schedules, forecast, lead time reports, and sales history, following up on transport queries, Track and Trace. Managing deviation agreements. Assisting in resolving invoicing discrepancies with internal AR, supporting the Dunning process. Process owner for Customer Dialogue whilst still maintaining common sense approach to simple tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

Knowledge or experience with ERP tools like SAP with Sales and Distribution required. 3+ years of experience in client services or customer service required. 2+ years of direct experience in customer interaction roles preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of MS Office or the willingness to learn it quickly. Ability to deliver great customer experience and to be invigorated by constant personal interaction. Strong communication skills. Strong people skills approachable, good listener, empathetic. Strong learning capacity. Ability to work independently in global environment. Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description. Able to comply with the company's safety and quality policies at all times.

Additional Requirements

Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures. Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Read and interpret data, information and documents. Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations. Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize. Ability to make independent and sound judgments. Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, vocational training (apprenticeship), or appropriate professional experience required.

Travel Requirements

5% : Up to 13 business days per year.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs / 4kgs of force occasionally, and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and / or drug screening.