Customer Service Representative

Company: Corteva, Inc.
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Service Representative to join our company. The Corteva Customer Service Representative (CSR) is the focal point for transaction information flow between the customer, the Commercial Unit (CU), and multiple functional partners to deliver an exceptional customer experience and profitability to Corteva. By building successful relationships, they pull together and align multiple internal resources and capabilities, toward the goal of accurate orders, accurate invoices, and on time delivery. They manage the entry of orders, from order readiness and initial contact with the customer or electronic channel, through material flow until the product arrives at the correct time, with the correct product, with the correct equipment and correct paperwork to the customer. In the event of a service failure, the Customer Service Representative initiates the corrective action for resolution of the failure and takes the lead position in resolution for the customer. It is expected they know what it takes to go above and beyond the daily calls from customers; to build customer commitment and confidence.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

What You Will Do:

* Perform Order Management Activities: Handles routine and non-routine customer order activities. Using work process, business strategy, and best practice to ensure high quality service. CSR's manage automated systems, with a high degree of accountability and follow up. Utilize the ERP system to place customer orders both accurately and timely. The CSR typically works with a very complex combination of order scenarios, such as multiple sourcing location, various modes of transport, and hundreds of products. The CSR must analyze the Business Service Standards to meet customer needs while supporting Business functional performance. This requires the ability to multi-task with critical thinking skills.
* Display Customer Advocate Leadership: Requires the desire and determination to meet and exceed customer expectations. Champions customer needs across all Corteva functions. Realizes and anticipates how events and trends are likely to affect the customer's future needs and satisfaction. CSR's meet the demand of customer requirements through appropriate sense of urgency, with competing priorities. They leverage many internal resources to optimize customer satisfaction with cost to serve objectives for Corteva. Understand customer account plans, objectives and demands, through customer visits, account team activities and interactions.
* Execute System and Technology Requirements: Execute complex work processes through multiple systems and technology including SAP, Elemica, and Document Control System as examples. The integration of the system requires knowledge of Supply Chain, Customer Financial Services, Planning and Invoicing. High degree of systems knowledge and understanding is required.
* Problem Solver: Makes recommendations to leverage Corteva resources to create business opportunities for Customer Success. Demonstrates persistence in overcoming resistance or objections; courageously leads conflict resolution and reaches win- win agreements. Uses knowledge of Corteva and business strategies to make decisions and take action that improve performance in their area of responsibility.
* Accountability for Action: Demonstrates urgency, acts promptly and quickly removes roadblocks while assessing multiple opportunities. This requires prioritization by impact, and accountability for taking actions that keep things moving forward.
* People Development: Anxious to develop and share functional expertise and organizational knowledge. Accepts responsibility for continued development of self and associates.
* Diversity: Appreciates the value of diversity in the workplace and customer universe. Develops ideas, services and process improvements utilizing the uniqueness and diversity of associates and customers.
* Innovation: Introduces new ideas, multiple solutions, concepts and different approaches to projects. Takes appropriate action in application of new approaches.



What Skills You Need:

* Exceeding customer expectations through successful customer relationships
* Strong working knowledge of market dynamics and customers goals and objectives
* Be proactive in order receipt and handling work process.
* Create value through the optimization of freight logistics, utilizing optimum ship points and package size.
* Comply with internal and external control requirements

What Makes You Stand Out:

* Preferred education for this position is a bachelor's degree.
* Desired curriculum is Agriculture or School of Business with emphasis on Customer Service, Marketing, Sales or Business Administration
* Proficiency using SAP and other technology and systems. Work process aptitude is critical to success.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to be versatile and flexible with team members, business partners and customers, while effectively influencing others and managing outcomes.
* The ability to manage conflicting priorities, prioritizing both customer and company requirements while acting in a professional manner.
* CSR must possess the confidence and ability to proactively address customer issues, business requirements and identify areas for improving productivity and "making it easier to do business with Corteva."
* Must have strong, mature teamwork skills and a desire to work within a team environment. Must be willing to share ownership of successful improvement methods and teach others for the benefit of the organization.



Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? Start by applying to this opportunity today!

Benefits - How We'll Support You:

* Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
* Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
* Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
* Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
* Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
* Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
* Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
* Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

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