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Customer Service Representative

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Job ID 292987 Date posted 05/30/2024 Location : Newcastle, Australia Category  SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Job Status  Salaried Full Time

About Us

Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. With over 150 years of experience Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. We have 150,000 employees in 70 countries that are committed to feeding the world in a responsible sustainable way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work. Learn more at www.cargill.com.


Job Purpose and Impact

The Customer Service Representative will provide high quality customer service consistent with Cargill aspirations for local customers and timely and accurately manage purchase orders, warehousing and importation of a range of food ingredient products.

Key Accountabilities

  • Assists with the development of key and strategic accounts by building relationships.
  • Primary point of contact for order management, order status and issue resolution. Enters new orders, enters delivery requirements, makes changes to existing orders, confirms product and delivery availability and manages customer concerns regarding delivery of the order. Accountable for being “on-call” as customer needs require.
  • Point of contact between Cargill Food Ingredients and our logistics service providers for all customer needs, local shipments and documentation requirements. Including customs clearance agents, transport companies and warehouse requirements.
  • Point of contact for offshore Cargill business units supplying ingredients to Cargill Food Ingredients.
  • Manage warehouse inventory according to material resource plan as provided by the Regional Sales Manager.
  • Assist with stocktakes and ensure inventory reconciliation complete and accurate.
  • Liaise with Accounts department and ensure all data entry and reconciliations are accurate for month ends and year ends.
  • Provide the Regional Sales Manager with daily, weekly and monthly updates and reports on sales and purchase order movements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong integrity and moral principles that are aligned with Cargill’s Guiding Principles; consistently does what one says one will do.
  • Ability to build relationships with customers and suppliers, understand their requirements and provide solutions.
  • More than 3 years work experience in imported trade, customer service, sales and purchase order processing.
  • Previous experience in a logistics or freight forwarding background.
  • Experience in food industry and basic understanding of food quality standards and regulations.
  • Practical knowledge of import shipping, customs and wharf clearance documentation and procedures.
  • Excellent ability in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel and general computer knowledge and skills.

In return to your experience, we offer:

  • A competitive remuneration package including performance incentive plan
  • Autonomy and scope for career development
  • Flexibility working arrangements
  • The opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and inspiring leaders
  • The job stability that comes with a global employer who puts people first
  • A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment

If you are ready to take on a rare, career defining opportunity, are self-motivated and team spirited, then we would love to hear from you.

Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.

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