Customer Care Distribution Representative
Kerkrade, NL
Additional Locations: N/A
Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
About the Role:
At Boston Scientific, we are committed to improving patient lives through innovative medical solutions. As a Customer Care Distribution Representative, you will play a key role in supporting distributors across the GEM SEE region by managing end-to-end order-to-cash activities within a complex, multi-country supply chain environment.
In this role, you will ensure accurate order execution, compliant shipment processing, and timely customer support while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Planning, Export, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory. This position is well suited for an experienced customer care professional who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated, international setting.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End Order Management & Execution
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Manage the full order lifecycle from order entry through invoicing using SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
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Proactively identify order, shipment, or delivery risks and take corrective action to prevent service delays or customer impact.
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Manage urgent and life-saving requests, coordinating across multiple departments to ensure immediate dispatch while maintaining ownership of the broader order portfolio.
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Coordinate daily with Commercial, Planning, Export, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory teams to remove blockers and expedite order fulfillment.
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Support complex, multi-country supply chain flows, ensuring seamless execution across functions and geographies.
Shipment & Export Coordination
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Coordinate shipments from multiple global shipping locations ( Netherlands multi-site, Dubai , Ireland) , each with distinct operational and documentation requirements (e.g. BOE, AWB, MOH approvals, export documentation).
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Create and troubleshoot shipments in SAP S/4HANA, monitor outbound warehouse processing, and act according to delivery status.
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Resolve shipment issues related to batches, product revisions, configuration mismatches, segregation requirements, and Quality Holds.
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Ensure compliance with export control regulations, including HS codes, tariff classification, GTS invoicing, embargo/legal/RA blocks, and sanctioned-party screening.
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Manage export licenses and permits for shipments outside the EU, ensuring shipments occur within license validity timelines.
Customer Care & Case Management
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Act as a key point of contact for distributors, responding to inquiries and providing timely, accurate order and shipment updates.
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Manage customer cases using Service Cloud, ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and adherence to defined KPIs.
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Log, investigate, and follow up on service complaints and customer satisfaction/dissatisfaction, demonstrating the ability to understand customer sentiment beyond explicit communication.
Process Compliance:
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Manage Debit/Credit notes, rebates, returns, recalls, warranties and pricing discrepancies in coordination with our customers, Finance and Commercial teams.
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Validate and process manual FOC and NFHU orders, ensuring correct customs value, pricing conditions, and SOX-compliant approvals before processing.
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Ensure adherence to internal procedures, work instructions, and compliance requirements, remaining aligned with the latest policies required to perform daily tasks.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service quality and process efficiency.
Key Competencies:
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Customer Focus: Demonstrates commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality service.
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Execution Excellence: Manages processes accurately, efficiently, and with strong attention to detail.
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Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and geographies to achieve results.
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Problem Solving: Identifies issues, assesses impact, and implements practical solutions.
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Accountability: Takes ownership for outcomes and follows through on commitments.
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Learning Agility: Adapts to changing processes, systems, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
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Several years of experience in Customer Care, Distribution market, Order-to-Cash within an international environment (MedTech preferred).
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Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC.
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Experience working with Service Cloud / Salesforce or similar case management tools.
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Good understanding of end-of-the-end supply chain processes (order management, exportation, and regulatory processes.)
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Experience operating within complex, multi-site order and shipment management environments.
What We Offer:
At Boston Scientific, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees are supported in their professional growth and encouraged to make a meaningful impact.
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A role within a global, purpose-driven organization focused on improving patient lives
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An inclusive and diverse workplace that values different perspectives and experiences
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Opportunities to work in an international environment with cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration
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Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth
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A competitive total rewards package, including compensation and benefits, aligned with local market practices
Boston Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
Requisition ID: 622396
As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.
So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!
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