Quaker Houghton
Customer Service Representative - Supply Chain (TEMP/FTC)
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About Quaker Houghton
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production, and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Our people are our greatest strength. We are a global team of colleagues who collaborate to move forward together and exceed our customers’ expectations.
Customer Service Representative Role
As a Customer Service Representative, you will play an essential role at the heart of our operations, helping to deliver an outstanding experience for our customers.
What We Offer
- Immediate start date
- A fixed-term contract until the end of March 2027
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote working. While proximity to one of our offices may be beneficial for occasional collaboration, we welcome applications from qualified candidates in eligible locations.
- An international, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
- QH University that offers continuous training tools for all seniority levels.
- Wellbeing, Colleague Resource Groups & other attractive DEI programs.
- Global Giving initiatives offering paid volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice.
- Joining a team where supporting each other is part of the culture, in a company where customer success is our own.
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What You Will Do
- Deliver an exceptional customer service experience by consistently providing high-quality support and exceeding customer expectations.
- Communicating with customers and colleagues across different countries.
- Processing and managing customer orders.
- Providing updates on order status, shipments, and deliveries.
- Working closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Production, and Sales teams.
- Supporting quotation requests and customer enquiries.
- Maintaining accurate customer records and documentation.
You don’t need to come from a chemicals or manufacturing background — we’re open to candidates from other sectors such as logistics, FMCG, or similar industries.
What We Are Looking For
Experience
- Previous experience in Customer Service, Order Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a similar operational environment.
- Experience working in an international manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or distribution environment is highly valued.
- Proven ability to manage customer orders from receipt through to delivery, working closely with Supply Chain and Logistics teams.
- Experience handling customer enquiries, resolving issues, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure excellent service delivery.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) are required for success in this role. Additional language skills are welcomed and valued.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar).
- Good understanding of customer service processes within a supply chain and logistics environment is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Key Skills and Attributes
- A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional service.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Adaptability, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.
About Us
Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids, continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery, and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Our chemists, engineers, and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.
Our Values
- Live Safe
- Exceed Customer Expectations
- Drive Results
- Embrace Diversity
- Do Great Things Together
- Act with integrity
Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions, and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.
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