Customer Service Specialist

@ 8615 Imerys Performance Minerals Americas, Inc.
8615 Imerys Performance Minerals Americas, Inc.8615imerysperformancemineralsamericas,inc..com

Customer Service Specialist

Lompoc, CA
Posted today

About the job

Imerys is a global leader in mineral-based solutions for various industries, promoting sustainability. The role involves managing orders, improving customer experience, and collaborating across departments in a full-time, permanent office environment.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years customer service experience
  • ERP system familiarity (SAP, MS AX)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Team-oriented mindset

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience with CRM software
  • Knowledge of international trade
  • Capable of working in an office environment

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The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Customer Service Specialist

Job Summary

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the coordination and execution of order management across multiple accounts. Will lead activities such as customer account relations & communication, order management from order entry to payment, optimizing ERP & CRM processes, scheduling of orders, handling multiple modes of transportation
  • Ensure a proactive market approach by monitoring customer order patterns,  and contacting them to track missing volume. 
  • Monitor customer experience and engage with internal stakeholders (Production, Customer Account Services, Logistics, S&OP, Sales, Credit / Controllers, and Billing/Collections...) to meet and exceed customer expectations
  • Develop an understanding of customers, products and applications to more effectively anticipate customer needs
  • Ensures Customer Service activities comply with all financial and accounting requirements (including SOX, GAAP and IFRS)
  • Provide insight and direction to internal and external audit coordinators.
  • Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.

Skills and Attributes Requirements

  • Critical thinking skills- need to profitably anticipate and resolve customer needs
  • Effective communicator across all levels of the organization to include internal & external customers / vendors
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Strong ability and desire to work in a team and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Process driven and ability to quickly learn new systems
  • Ability to improve the customer experience and internal efficiencies
  • A team player willing to take on increased responsibilities
  • Preferred but not required

                           Proficiency in SAP or MS AX and Salesforce

                           Knowledge in international trade and incoterms


Education/Experience Requirements


  • High School diploma required , Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 1-3 years’ experience in customer service, analytics, billing or supply chain  preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • 2-4 years’ experience with ERP database system , preferably SAP or MS AX
  • Preferred experience with a CRM software such as Salesforce

Environment

Work performed in an office environment. Sitting frequently up to 70% of the work time. Standing and walking up to 30% of work time. Constantly communicating (written/oral).


Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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