Senior Customer Service Specialist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an International Customer Service Specialist, located in Midland, MI.

About You and This Role:

The most senior Customer Service role that interfaces between customers and the business value chain partners to deliver exceptional service to our customers and drive profitability to Dow. Provides solutions to the customer while managing operational needs and collaborating closely with functional partners (Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Supply Chain, etc.) to meet company objectives. Uses conceptual knowledge and experience to complete a range of assignments and tasks, with need of limited guidance and direction.

Responsibilities

• Executes the order entry process and manages the order fulfillment process for a given business or group of businesses and customers, which are typically key customers, high value and/or margin value centers, or scenario’s with a high degree of complexity.
• Review, validate and process order request in compliance with work process / system and business guidelines.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the businesses’ products, businesses, applications, and service offerings.
• Strengthens customer intimacy by developing solid relationships, understanding customer needs and gathering market intelligence.
• Coordinates activity at assigned customer accounts and is able to manage other accounts due to deep knowledge.
• Maintains service levels according to business prioritization.
• Differentiates between customer requirements and Dow capabilities; choose the best/cost effective solution.
• Supports commercial strategies with Dow customers across multiple businesses.
• Provides support to less experienced Customer Service Specialists.
• Acts as focal point for key systems, tools or business processes. Find solutions for more complex matters and looks proactively for improvements.
• Can manage medium complexity projects within the function.
• Critical success factors:  Interpersonal effectiveness, strong communication skills, understanding customer needs, ability to solve medium complex problems, strong work process knowledge, strong business acumen, intermediate functional/system knowledge, organizational agility.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Prefer Qualifications:

• Three years of experience is preferred.

Additional Note

• Relocation assistance is not available.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, saving