This position is remote (virtual) and can work from home but the ideal candidate will be located on the East Coast
Position Purpose:
The Purina Customer Operations Rep is dedicated to meeting the requirements and expectations of customers that include order entry, pricing and product inquiries, product availability and reporting quality concerns. Establish and maintain effective customer relationships with exceptional customer service and best in class telephone skills. Execute best Order Management practices in accordance with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Ensure order life cycle is followed through to completion that is accurate and void of entry and pricing errors. Demonstrates high standards of integrity, business ethics, and personal accountability. Builds solid working relationships with all cross-function business units with diplomacy, and tact to gain alignment satisfying customer requirements and continuous improvement.
Full-Time Hours: Must be able to work a set schedule between the business hours of 7:30am – 4:00pm, EST.
Qualifications (Key Role/Responsibilities):
Professional and pleasant telephone skills
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Escalate issues timely for efficient resolution
Always maintain a positive representation of the company
Advanced order management skills
Advanced understanding and knowledge of web order entry processes
Advanced knowledge of contract processes
Advanced knowledge and understanding of promotions, discount structures and pricing
Act as the liaison between customers, sales, supply chain and manufacturing
Own customer accounts and manage all aspects of the customer support process
Advanced knowledge and understanding of customer service standard operating procedures (SOP)
Solid knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
Salesforce: Proficient knowledge of Salesforce from all aspects, including account management, account maintenance, logging calls, building notes and contacts and the ability to record and manage service requests.
Identify trends related to process issues and make recommendations for process improvements
Required Experience:
High School Diploma/GED
1+ years of comparable Customer Service experience
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Preferred Experience:
4-year degree in Business, Communications, Ag or another related field
3+ Years of Comparable Customer Service Experience
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)
JD Edwards E1 and SAP ERP
Salesforce experience
Bilingual preferred – English, Spanish
This is an hourly position, and the range a range of $21-23/hr.. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
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