International Customer Operations Specialist

Culligan International Company
  • Des Plaines, IL
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    The International Customer Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting global customer operations by managing end-to-end international order processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery through coordination with logistics partners and cross-functional teams.

    Responsibilities:

    • Own end-to-end processing of international orders (subsidiaries, licensees, vendors).
    • Ensure accuracy of order entry, documentation, and shipment details.
    • Coordinate with logistics partners (freight forwarders, customs brokers) to support on-time delivery.
    • Maintain documentation to support audits and customs compliance.
    • Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues and improve processes.
    • Maintain and update process documentation and workflows.
    • Provide customer support and communication for international accounts.
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
    • Follow up with customers on outstanding collections and partner with Accounts Receivable as needed.
    • Perform other responsibilities as needed.

    Requirements:

    • High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • Experience in international logistics and/or international customer service strongly preferred.
    • Familiarity with freight forwarding, customs processes, and compliance requirements preferred.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Basic understanding of accounting terminology and processes.
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
    • Strong familiarity with Microsoft Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
    • S4HANA (SAP) Cloud version experience preferred.
    • Strong proficiency in data entry, accuracy, and attention to detail.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities based on timing, scheduling, and workload.
    • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support customer outcomes.
    • Effective time management under pressure with shifting priorities.

    Competencies:

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position:

    Resourcefulness                                Customer Focus                          Team Player

    Negotiation                                       Integrity                                       Analysis Skills

    Communication                               Organization/Planning               Judgement/Decision Making

     

    Target Salary Range: $58,000 – $74,000 salary a year with the opportunity for eligible employees to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan.  Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs.  Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k). 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDes Plaines, IL

    Skills

    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Freight Forwardingunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Order Processingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Licensingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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