Customer Service Representative at PPG Industries in Strongsville, OH

Customer Service Representative Location: USA - Strongsville Plant As a Customer Service Representative, you will handle domestic orders, which includes placing orders accurately and following up with distributors. Reporting to the Customer Service Supervisor, you will be the face of the company and first point of contact for customer inquiries via phone and email. If you pride yourself on your attention to detail & accuracy, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities Communicating with customers via email and over the phone in relation to quotes, orders, returns, and discrepancies on their behalf; Sourcing of products not available through our distribution centers, and sourcing back-orders not available at the prime buy location; Support advertising inventory management, database maintenance, and logging incoming/outgoing customer calls; Working as part of a close-knit team through regular communication with management, the sales team, production, purchasing and logistics. Qualifications At least 1-3 years' work experience demonstrating responsibility for system management or process integrity of current and new data; Customer Service/Call Center experience preferred. Data accuracy through attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Intermediate computer ability and typing; ERP system knowledge – Oracle preferred. Previous experience/knowledge in refinish customer service/technical knowledge in paints and sealants or a similar industry would also be highly regarded. Preferred hours for this role will be 9am-6pm Eastern. About us: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going tohttps://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.