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Customer Service Associate

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Bristol, RI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23–$26 Per Hour
LOCATION
Bristol, RI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Customer Service Associate

Pay Rate: $23-$26/hr. “mid-twenties per hour”
Location: Bristol, RI
Duration: Temp to perm
Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Onsite role)

Overview:
Currently seeking a motivated Customer Service Associate to join our team in Bristol, RI. The Customer Service Associate (CSA) serves as the primary interface between the company and its customers.  This role is responsible for managing customer orders, quotes, coordinating delivery commitments, and supporting overall customer satisfaction.  The CSA works cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, quality, and engineering to ensure timely and accurate execution of customer requirements within a highly regulated environment.

Essential Functions:
Customer Interface & Communication
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned customers (OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or government buyers)
  • Manage inquiries related to orders, delivery status, technical questions, and issue resolution
  • Maintain professional, responsive communication aligned with contractual commitments
Order & Contract Management
  • Process and manage customer purchase orders and quotations in ERP systems
  • Ensure orders align with contractual terms, pricing agreements, and flow-down requirements
  • Monitor backlog, delivery schedules, and changes to customer demand and communicate changes to impacted parties (supply chain, production, etc.).
Delivery & Schedule Coordination
  • Coordinate with operations, planning, and supply chain teams to meet on-time delivery targets
  • Track and communicate schedule risks or delays proactively
  • Support expediting efforts for critical or priority-rated orders (e.g., defense-rated orders such as DO/ DX priorities)
Pricing & Quote Support
  • Assist with RFQs, pricing reviews, and proposal preparation
  • Ensure consistency with existing agreements, cost structures, and escalation clauses
  • Support negotiations by providing data on historical pricing, volumes, and lead times
Relationship Management & Account Support
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders
  • Understand customer programs, priorities, and future demand signals
  • Support account managers or business development in growth initiatives as needed
Data Management & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate customer data, order status, and communication records
  • Generate reports on backlog, on-time delivery, and customer performance metrics
  • Support internal reviews and customer business reviews as needed
Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Interface with engineering, quality, finance, and operations to ensure alignment on customer commitments
  • Participate in program reviews, production meetings, and demand planning discussions as needed
  • Responsible for storing and handling all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information or documentation.
  • Support all visitor and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, product, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns.
  • Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee’s work area.
  • Performs other duties as assigned including special projects.
  • Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of this job.
Required Skills & Qualifications: 
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize based on urgency and importance.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interactive communication skills with all levels of employees, management, and customers, along with excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills and understanding of business practices.
  • Proficient in email, excel, and other Microsoft Office programs. 
  • Dependable, thorough and detail oriented.
  • Local to the Rhode Island facility.
Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications: 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Three (3) years of experience in customer service or similar role is required.
  • Prior experience using an ERP system.
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, aerospace or a similar industry preferred.
  • Prior experience within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical Requirements:
  • Able to stand and walk occasionally.
  • Able to sit continuously.
  • Must be able to bend, squat and kneel occasionally.
  • Must be able to reach outward and reach above shoulder occasionally.
  • Must be able to use fine manipulation continuously.
  • Able to read and write in English
  • Must be able to push/pull and lift/carry up to 10 lbs. occasionally.

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required:
  • Able to work onsite per business needs and per employee’s standard hours.
  • Office environment and light manufacturing environment.
  • Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.

 

About the Company

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Connexion Systems + Engineering

Connexion is an award-winning professional staffing firm that strives to be the unrivaled staffing solution for job seekers by expertly connecting talent with opportunity.  Over the last 20 years Connexion has built the most admired team of staffing experts in the industry.  We give back, change lives and offer unconditional support to the candidates we represent.

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COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
https://www.csetalent.com/

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