The position is responsible for the processing & invoicing of surgery orders. This includes but not limited to the collection of PO’s utilizing PO Process Guidelines, order updates/corrections, releasing holds and ensuring the order invoices accurately and in a timely manner. This also includes use of company portals for order entry, Dispute Management & AR resolution for surgery orders as needed. Strong communication skills with the sales team and the customer is huge for your success in this position.
Position Functions
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Partner with the sales team reviewing rep/pod, district and regional quotas to ensure progress is tracking throughout the period with order closing.
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Understand district/pod goals/quotas for your areas of responsibility
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Be proactive and request purchase orders from facilities to prevent aging.
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Strive to close each period with current orders (30 days or less).
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Strategizes ways to improve processes; working with the sales team, communicating with customers and your manager
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Review the OMS Scorecard (tracking for your area(s) of responsibility) on a monthly basis to develop improvement plans.
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Consistently demonstrate/ improve your working knowledge of all processes and requirements to complete tasks.
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Assist in order processing from initiation by the sales team to invoicing including but not limited to correcting errors in appropriate systems. Anything holding up the collection of a PO or invoicing of the order.
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For internal audits, must ensure PO integrity is attained with order accuracy, to include PO, product and pricing. Strive to be 100% compliant
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Assist in resolving AR issues by researching inquiries and requesting credits/rebills when needed.
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Provide excellent customer service and professional communication for internal and external customers.
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Communicate challenges and wins to sales leaders on a regular cadence including but not limited to Weekly updates
Run and distribute incomplete order reports to reps/pods copying sales managers as requested and also as applicable based on open order balances communicating efforts to obtain PO's and/or assistance needed.-
Plan and communicate coverage for absences as needed
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Participate, coordinate and support field initiatives
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Lead and/or participate in process improvement pilots
Requirements:
Education:
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High school diploma or equivalency required
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Bachelors degree preferred
Experience:
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Minimum of five (5) years sales support and customer interaction
Competency:
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Approachable and strong communication skills.
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Professional, tactful and diplomatic.
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Ability to work without supervision. Resourceful.
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Customer service oriented. Responsive.
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Problem Solver/Strategist
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Articulate, both written and verbal.
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Microsoft Office.
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Adaptable
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SAP/CRM, although not required, is a plus.
Travel: - Domestic up to 10%
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.