Job Description
Customer Service Representative
955 Mill Street, Montreal, Quebec H3C 1Y4
Commercial
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of pre-employment reference check
About The Position
The Customer Service Representative will report to the Commercial Manager. This position involves interacting with customers to provide information about products and services, respond to inquiries, and handle and resolve complaints. Responsibilities also include maintaining records of customer interactions, processing customer accounts, filing documentation, and adhering to established communication procedures, guidelines, and policies.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Order Receipt and Processing: Receive customer orders, verify the information provided, enter data into the computer system, and monitor order processing through shipment.
- Inventory Management: Monitor bag inventory, verify available quantities, update inventory records, and report discrepancies or replenishment needs.
- Invoicing of Shipped Orders: Prepare and process invoices for shipped orders, verify the accuracy of the information, and ensure consistency between orders, quantities delivered, and amounts invoiced.
- Customer Contract Management: Provide administrative support for customer contracts, review contractual terms, update records, and ensure compliance with established commercial agreements.
- Accounts Receivable Investigation and Follow-Up: Review customer accounts with outstanding balances or billing discrepancies, conduct the necessary verifications, communicate with relevant parties, and help resolve payment issues.
- Freight Rate Research and Comparison: Research and compare carrier rates and services to secure competitive shipping rates, reduce transportation costs, and meet delivery deadlines.
- Visitor Reception and Assistance: Welcome visitors professionally, identify their needs, and direct them to the appropriate supervisors or staff members.
- Telephone Management: Answer incoming calls, provide relevant information, relay messages, and direct calls to the appropriate individuals or departments.
- Invoice Entry and Analysis in Maximo: Enter, verify, and analyze invoices related to Notre-Dame and Moulin Royal in the Maximo system, ensuring data accuracy and document compliance.
- Mail and Parcel Management: Sort and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate personnel, prepare outgoing mail, and arrange the shipment of letters and parcels to the United States.
- Invoice and Order Reconciliation: Match invoices with purchase orders and sales orders by verifying quantities, products, commercial terms, cost allocation arrangements, goods sold, and shipping information. Identify discrepancies and follow up to ensure their resolution.
- Shipment and Receiving Tracking: Record and update shipment and receiving information in Excel spreadsheets to maintain accurate tracking of goods in transit and received inventory.
- Customer File Management and Recordkeeping: Maintain up-to-date customer files and documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include additional responsibilities beyond the core scope of the role.
Required Skills And Qualifications
- A resilient professional who thrives in a dynamic and demanding work environment, demonstrating autonomy, adaptability, and flexibility in managing competing priorities.
- Excellent telephone communication, active listening, and customer service skills, combined with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Bilingual in French and English, with strong communication skills in both languages. English is essential for this role, as it is the common business language used to collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers across our global organization.
Education And Work Experience
- The ideal candidate will have a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in Professional Sales, Secretarial Studies, or a related field, combined with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in administrative coordination or customer service, preferably within an international organization. An equivalent combination of education and experience, particularly in the manufacturing sector, will be considered an asset.
Additional Information
- Understand and take full responsibility for complying with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE/EHS) requirements, as well as all other applicable regulations and policies.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment. Please note that the employer does not offer work authorization sponsorship for this position.
- This position requires on-site presence five days per week at our Mill Street facility in Montreal.
- For certain projects, flexibility will be required to accommodate the availability of colleagues located in different time zones.
Benefits And Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:
- Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
- Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Additional Benefits Include
- Paid vacation time.
- Education assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.
#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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