Senior Customer Care Specialist (MISUMI - Schaumburg, IL)

About MISUMI Americas

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.

Senior Customer Care Specialist (Customer Operations) – MISUMI

Make an Impact

At MISUMI (the parent company of Fictiv), we don’t just process orders—we power the supply chains behind some of the world’s most innovative companies.

As a Senior Customer Care Specialist , you’ll be at the center of that experience—owning complex customer interactions, solving technical and operational challenges, and ensuring every order is executed with speed, accuracy, and care. You’ll serve as a trusted partner to customers and internal teams alike, delivering a seamless experience that directly impacts customer satisfaction and business success.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings strong technical curiosity, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service.

What You’ll Do

• Own the customer experience end-to-end for quotations and sales orders—ensuring fast, accurate execution within our 30-minute turnaround expectations
• Act as a trusted advisor and advocate for customers, navigating product specifications, pricing, availability, and order status with confidence
• Resolve complex customer inquiries across orders, expedites, investigations, documentation, and RMA/credit requests
• Serve as a primary point of contact for quality and service issues, partnering cross-functionally to drive timely and effective resolutions
• Handle inbound phone, chat, and case management workflows with professionalism, urgency, and precision
• Leverage internal tools and systems (ERP, case management) to drive first-contact resolution and operational excellence
• Build deep product and process knowledge to support technical inquiries and customer decision-making
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and customer experience
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and resource for teammates, helping elevate team performance

What You Bring

• 6+ years of experience in customer support, customer operations, or order management (preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment)
• Strong ability to navigate technical product discussions (e.g., specifications, compatibility, or configurations)
• Exceptional communication skills—clear, professional, and customer-first in every interaction
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
• A problem-solving mindset with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working cross-functionally to resolve issues and improve outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and comfort working in ERP or ticketing systems

What Sets You Apart

• You combine speed with accuracy—thriving in high-volume, SLA-driven environments
• You’re customer-obsessed, always thinking about how to improve the experience
• You’re technically curious and enjoy digging into product and process details
• You take ownership, follow through, and don’t let things fall through the cracks
• You proactively identify opportunities to make systems, processes, and workflows better

Why This Role

This is not a typical customer service role. You’ll be solving real operational and technical challenges, working across teams, and directly influencing customer satisfaction at scale.

If you’re an experienced professional who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you.

Perks and benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Medical (HMO/PPO/HDHP), Vision, Dental, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD and LTD), Legal, and Pet Insurance Plans, 401(k) Plan with match, Commuter Transit Benefits, Employee Resource (EAP and GEAS) Plans, Fitness Club Membership, Tax Savings (HSA and FSA) Plans, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Salary Range

$30.75-$33.65/hr (depending upon experience)

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be notified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

We’re actively seeking teammates who

• Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
• Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
• Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
• Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
• Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.