Customer Support Specialist

About the role

• TITLE: Customer Support Specialist
• LOCATION: Westchester
• REPORTS TO: Customer Support Manager

As a Customer Support Specialist, Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Building sustainable relationships through open and interactive communications both internally and externally
• Respond and follow up to all customer inquiries within a timely manner to ensure they are receiving a high-level of service
• Understand the customer's needs and communicate those needs effectively across multiple levels of the organization
• Interact with sales team, customers, colleagues via phone, email, chat and in person
• Collect prompt and accurate customer feedback to resolve issues in an orderly, efficient and timely manner.
• Encourage creative solutions and take initiative to resolve challenges effectively
• Ensure all customer complaints are tracked according to department and company procedures
• Participate in the after-hours program for the department
• Maintain CRM/ERP database, keeping current with all key customer information
• Apply deep knowledge to complete department tasks/projects
• Supervise and train peers and new hires processes and procedures
• Work national and complex accounts
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and take initiative to drive continuous improvement and personal development.
• Guide the team through organizational changes with clarity and empathy
• Ability to operate in multiple business segments and customer categories for assistance in coverage during absences and vacations.

The Customer Support Specialist Position Is Well-suited for You If You

• *Contribute to an environment that enables the wellbeing of our people and customers
• *Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment, successfully coordinate and handle multiple tasks/activities simultaneously
• *Embrace diversity and proactively foster an inclusive work environment where each person is valued and feels inspired to contribute their best

• *Support the identification and implementation of work process improvements.
• Willingness to pursue a Lean Six Sigma or Lean Specialist certification.
• Strong detail orientation and business/math acumen, including ability to think critically, analyze problems, and advocate for fact-based solutions

*Takes personal responsibility to anticipate challenges, proactively search for opportunities, and make decisions that are in the best interest of the company

Qualified Candidates Will Have

• 3-6 years of experience preferred.
• SAP, Salesforce, and EDI experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Previous experience in customer-facing roles
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple situations
• Have knowledge of continuous improvement, Lean, and/or Lean Six Sigma training
• Experience in Food/Beverage/Ingredient industry a plus
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field a plus

Additional information

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

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Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: No

Pay Range

$58,700.00-$78,300.00 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.