Customer Compliance Specialist

Manages customer complaints assuring accurate complaint description, root cause is identified and a meaningful preventative measure is documented. Determines if customer claims are valid based on complaint evidence and works to minimize NWF financial exposure.

• Manages and resolves customer accommodations, complaints, inquiries, credit requests, returns and demands.
• Reviews actions as documented in the PSR are applicable and follow up with appropriate people and departments as necessary to facilitate closure.
• Determines when PSR information is complete and complaint can be closed.
• Administers the Supplier Deviation Reporting (SDR) process & system.
• Adjudicates disagreements on complaint accountability to assure the correct department is identified.
• Determines validity and scope of claims are accurate to minimize NWF financial exposure.
• Prepares, processes and authorizes credits, returns, allowances and adjustments.
• Provides Accounting Department return or claims accrual information for period close.
• Monitors PSR Database for anomalies to assure accurate reporting.
• Review, manage and approve freight charges to the appropriate general ledger number.
• Provides back-up support when necessary to the Compliance Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works with all manufacturing facilities
• Interacts with Plant Management including Plant Managers and Quality Managers
• Interacts with all Corporate functions, but primarily Accounting, Sales, R&D, and QA
• Occasionally interacts with Senior Management

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Quality or Compliance in a manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of NWF manufacturing and products to enable investigation of complex issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills
• Multi-tasking and Organizational Abilities
• Negotiating Skills
• Decision Making
• Ability to determine trends
• Root Cause Analysis
• General knowledge of Adobe applications, Microsoft 0ffice and Lotus Notes

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short
  - Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Salary: $55,900-$65,000 a year