Account Service Representative

Lynden International Logistics ULC, a leader in the field of 3rd party logistics for the healthcare & consumer goods industries. As a leading advocate of operational efficiencies, we take pride in developing customized solution protocols within our systems, to meet the needs of our client partners within the healthcare industry.
Lynden International Logistics ULC is seeking a dedicated Account Service Representative to join our team at either our Vaughan, ON or Guelph, ON location. The successful Account Service Representative is responsible for providing customer service, clerical and administrative duties to a substantial number of clients and their customers, ensuring accuracy and complete confidentiality. The ASR is accountable for the timely and accurate collection of orders both online and offline with the customer. Routine communication to the client and their customers, in both verbal and written form, is required
**Location**:
Vaughan, ON or Guelph, ON
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Computer entry of customer orders.
- Oversee EDI transactions on behalf of the client and customer.
- Take order desk calls.
- Advise and enforce client minimum order quantity guidelines.
- Advise and enforce order increments to ensure desired quantity is ordered based on client requirements.
- Communicate with Account Receivable department when necessary to obtain credit release on identified credit hold customers as required.
- Maintain current knowledge of client promotional deals and advise customers accordingly.
- Advise and enforce pay terms by client as required.
- Handle customer inquiries regarding delivery status of orders.
- Provide proof of delivery.
- Enter customer complaints into call management system to record all details pertaining to the complaint.
- Resolves customer problems and complaints.
- Provide client return guideline information to customers.
- Convey back order information on behalf of client to their customers at time of order placement.
- Provide client with a copy of the returns processed in the system.
- Edit and enter customer returns once authorization has been received and process a credit as required.
- Communicate daily with clients to provide information as requested.
- Maintain and verify inventory and forward to clients.
- Process client claims with carriers for any damages or loss while in transit to the customer.
- Responsible for verification of daily sales equal to sales transmitted to each client.
- Cover for other ASRs during their absence or as required.
- Update management with any client updates and requests.
- Enters and maintains contract and deals on behalf of the client if required.
- Sorts and files documentation as required.
- Performs on-going training as required.

**SKILLS/TRAINING REQUIRED**:

- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills and pleasant telephone manner.
- Good interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with clients, customers, staff and management.
- Attention to detail.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:
**Minimum education required**: Secondary school diploma
**Minimum experience required**:

- 3+ years' in customer service or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

**MEASURABLE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**:

- Order taking error measurement.
- Customer service standards.
- Client/customer feedback.
- Attendance/punctuality.

**DESCRIPTION OF WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Works under office conditions.

Lynden International Logistics ULC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process. Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.