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1. Handle installation service requests for the ULS division including:
2. Processes "pre-install” service tickets including shipping checklists, lab readiness checklists, including Order Transition Form, Installation pre visits as needed
3. Ensure Order Entry has accurate lab ready dates in SAP to signal factory to ship. Monitor and confirm delivery of line items via shipment tracking information
4. Inform logistics & quality departments of any damages incurred to equipment in transit or instrument initial quality deficiencies
5. Assist customers and the field in processing any return Material Authorizations
6. Ensuring installations are performed timely through coordination with Field Service Scheduling to plan for qualified field resource availability which meets customer expectations for time to installation. FSE installation planning / prioritization together with the responsible Service Manager
7. Identify contractual terms for effective revenue recognition, and advise order management on sales order release & completion
8. Oversee the service installation process from time of order acceptance through installation and training completion.
9. Directly collaborate with customer to coordinate lab readiness and deliver a pre- installation consultative service with remote or field service personnel
10. Schedule high complexity instrument installation. Establish confirmation communications with the customer as well as post installation courtesy calls.
11. Coordinate and track installation timeline with Sales, Order Entry, Field Service Engineer and Center of Excellence and Call Center.
12. Ensure training and application support activities are coordinated and scheduled prior to installation, based on the target installation date.
13. Facilitate resolution of issues to application support or factory if necessary. Drive customer solution.
14. Develop and update applicable work instructions ensuring they are in compliance with ISO requirements.
15. Complete all planned or unplanned quality & compliance training requirements within defined deadlines.
16. Ensure applicable documentation is received and recorded.
17. Ensures key data for installation work orders is complete and accurate in SAP.
18. Work with Finance to ensure month end revenue recognition is enhanced via reporting on open installation timelines.
19. Develop Key Process Indicators
20. Recommend process improvement using Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology for assigned work areas.
21. Maintain and distribute key reports for Field Service Engineers related to open work orders.
22. Establish close service-sales-customer Service relationship, including updates of installation status reports (From EMEA)
23. Create equipment master record in service tool
24. Processing the Field Service Reports once the installation has been completed
25. Advance concerns in case of non-technical issues at installation time
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
26. Fluency in German
27. Associates Degree, Business Administration, or in a related field, or equivalent work-related experience.
28. Minimum 2 years prior experience working in customer service or in a scheduling function.
29. Experience developing and maintaining spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel is necessary
30. SAP experience preferred.
Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:
31. Must possess social skills, written and verbal, to clearly express their ideas, share technical information, communicate well with customers and various levels of the organization, write procedures and develop plans.
32. Must possess analytical and critical thinking ability to be able to evaluate, interpret information and procedures, to make timely decisions while functioning in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
33. Must possess organizational skills to meet deadlines and assist staff in multi-tasking. Project Management skills with good coordination and planning skills are fundamental prerequisites
34. Service sales experience is advantageous
35. Must be able to apply sound judgment and decision-making skills in dealing with a variety of routine and non-routine issues.
36. Intermediate proficiency in computer applications:, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Visio and Adobe Acrobat. Intermediate Excel skills is a must.
37. Ability to solve problems and work independently
38. Ability to produce accurate high-quality work with attention to detail
39. Ability to work well both independently as well as within a team environment, and overtime as determined by workload.
40. Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement
41. Ability to deliver impactful customer presentations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!