Customer Service Executive
About Us
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Product Information
Cocoa
We’re a super specialist in all things cocoa – beans, powders, butters and beyond. In fact, we are the number one
cocoa bean supplier globally with a leading presence in 10 key producing countries across Africa, Asia and South America. In our direct sourcing, our traceability from the farm to the factory allows us to drive sustainable practices across the cocoa supply chain.
Job Description
- Provide customers with technical specifications, MSDS, certificates, and other relevant documentation
- Coordinate customer questionnaires for supplier registration (OFI setup)
- Facilitate customer registration in the SAP system
- Review and manage customer purchase orders and call-offs
- Create and maintain sales orders in SAP
- Handle customer complaints and ensure timely resolution
- Act as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments for order-related inquiries
- Share vessel and shipment details with customers
- Manage and process Special Request Forms (SRFs)
- Maintain accurate filing of contracts and SRFs, and initiate contract creation as needed
Requirements
To be successful in the role, the incumbent should have the following qualities:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related discipline
- Prior experience in a similar customer service or order management role is preferred
- Familiarity with the industry is an advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of SAP is highly desirable
- Understanding of CRM systems and their functionalities
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Patience and professionalism in handling challenging situations
ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.