Customer Care Associate Inc Bloomington, IL

Customer Care Associate - GROWMARK, Inc.

- Bloomington, IL

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States.

Purpose and Summary Statement:
The Customer Care Associate provides a positive customer experience and fosters relationships that support brand loyalty. Responsible for supporting and managing customer supply/service/sales support functions, supply availability and communications, vendor/terminal relations, price maintenance, product and terminal setups, invoice corrections, invoice disputes, and incident reports that ultimately leads to superior customer experience, sales growth, and profitability for the Energy Division.

Essential Job Functions:

Serves as the primary customer service contact for customers and member cooperatives to increase customer service quality from contracting to order to invoice. Responsible for monitoring, managing and communicating all vendor/terminal/product allocations, availabilities and outages, and any consequential customer allocations and availabilities to customers and appropriate members of Energy Supply, Logistics and Marketing teams. Assists and communicates with designated DVS vendors and terminal operators on product setups, allocations, and supply availability issues.

In conjunction with Energy Processing, is responsible for the analysis of cost changes and vendor invoice discrepancies (VIM) and subsequent resolution. Maintains a basic understanding of products and services offered by the assigned division, answers customer inquiries, and ensures timely resolution to questions from other stakeholders. Coordinates in a collaborative effort with Logistics/Dispatch/Transportation by investigating loading and supply availability issues in a timely manner that ultimately lead to favorable resolutions and ultimate customer satisfaction.

Ensures that customer requests are completed in a timely, professional, accurate, and responsive manner. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all GROWMARK, Energy and third party supported software applications (SAP, Business Objects, DTN tabs, DTN Fuel Buyer, DTN Data connect, myGROWMARK,, etc.). Prioritizes workflows to maximize customer satisfaction and operational efficiency and creates operational metrics by using and implementing Service Now.

Communicates with all functional areas when issues arise with members/customers. Assists in developing resolutions and service strategies for each member. Coordinates and maintains customer accounts, contacts, and location information data within the company's operating systems. Coordinates with the Customer Care team to ensure after hours assistance is available for customers and logistics, including after-hours and weekend coverage on a revolving basis.

Other

Job Functions:

Prepares sales, purchases, inventory, and other reports as requested. Requires after-hours and weekend monitoring of supply, outages, and logistical loading issues on a revolving basis to ensure superior customer satisfaction. Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Normally requires a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent, and 2 years or more of related work experience. Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development. Proven professional communication, interpersonal, persuasion, and customer service skills. Proven computer skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance business processes. Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Ability to work hours considered outside a normal workday during busy and peak seasons. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must have the ability to travel independently and overnight as necessary.

Securing Your Future, One Benefit at a Time:
Our benefits package is designed to support every aspect of our employees' well-being—from health plans to paid time off, a fully funded pension, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future with comprehensive retirement plans for long-term financial stability. Offerings include, but are not limited to:
Pension 401(k) & Employer Match Medical, Dental, Vision HSA & Employer Contributions Life Insurance…