Customer Service Specialist

Customer Service Specialist

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, the Customer Service Specialist is responsible for managing customer orders from start to finish, serving as the single point of contact to ensure a seamless experience. This includes order processing, coordinating order fulfillment, providing timely information to customers, and resolving issues quickly and effectively.

What we offer:

• Flexible work program.
• Paid training and development programs at every level.
• Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities.
• Education allowance.
• Competitive salary benefits to include; employer-paid medical & dental, short term and long term disability coverage, pension with employer-matched contributions.
• Employee Resource Networks that are advocating for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company.

What you'll do:

• Manage the full order cycle by receiving and accurately processing customer orders, ensuring every step is handled with care from entry to delivery.
• Act as a trusted partner to customers, responding to inquiries, finding opportunities to meet their needs, and developing practical solutions that strengthen the business relationship.
• Build and sustain long-term customer partnerships by providing a consistent and professional experience, promoting trust and reliability.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both with customers and across internal teams, to share updates, solve challenges, and keep processes running efficiently.
• Work together with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment where knowledge and guidelines are shared.
• Quickly identify and address problems, managing order discrepancies, delays, or other issues proactively.
• Adapt to additional tasks and projects as needed, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to evolving business needs.

What we would like from you:

• University degree or equivalent experience with specialized training in a related field (i.e. chemistry, sales, or customer service) with two (2) years of customer service experience.
• Must exhibit strong organizational proficiency, attention to detail, and excellent time management capabilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving with the ability to effectively prioritize and multitask.
• Should be a fantastic colleague who is customer focused and dedicated, with a proven ability to confidently interact with internal and external partners.
• Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and well-being of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefit offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.