The Customer Service Officer plays a critical role in managing the order-to-delivery process by acting as a key liaison between the sales department and other departments such as warehouse, logistics, and purchasing. This role ensures smooth, accurate, and timely processing of orders while providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders. The Customer Service Officer will oversee the entire order cycle to ensure customer satisfaction and support the sales team in meeting business goals.

1. Order Processing: Accurately process orders received from the sales department, ensuring all details (e.g., product specifications, quantities, and timelines) are correct before confirming with relevant departments.
2. Coordination with Warehouse: Communicate with the warehouse team to verify product availability, reserve stock for upcoming orders, and prioritize shipments according to customer requirements.
3. Logistics Coordination: Coordinate with logistics to schedule delivery times, arrange transportation, and track shipments to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
4. Purchasing Coordination: Collaborate with the purchasing department to replenish stock levels as needed, particularly for high-demand products or backordered items, and to manage special requests.
5. Documentation & Compliance: Generate and manage all necessary documentation (invoices, shipping documents, and order confirmations) and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
6. Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve any issues related to order discrepancies, product availability, delivery delays, and other customer concerns, escalating to management when necessary.
7. Customer Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with customers to provide order updates, respond to inquiries, and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the order fulfillment process.
8. Data Entry & Record-Keeping: Accurately maintain customer and order records in the system, ensuring data integrity and easy retrieval for reporting and analysis.
9. Reporting & Analysis: Track and report on order status, delivery performance, and customer service metrics to management, and suggest process improvements for enhanced efficiency.
10. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with all relevant departments to streamline processes, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
11. Ad Hoc Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Customer Service Manager or Sales Team, including assisting with training, customer account management, and special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in customer service or order processing, preferably within the food and beverage or retail industry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle)
• Ability to multitask and handle high-pressure situations effectively.