Customer Operations Specialist

Requisition Number: 70167

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

What the Role Is: In the Customer Operations organization, the Customer Operations Specialist role is integral in ensuring that the company provides the highest quality of support to its customers. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, a detail-oriented problem solver, process-oriented, and driven to achieve customer outcomes. They will demonstrate proficiency in navigating intricate environments and live our organizational ethos and values. Ideal candidates will possess a natural drive to leverage the many growth opportunities available within the organization. 

Who We’re Looking For: In addition to the aforementioned skills and qualifications, we are also looking for a Customer Operations Specialist who is personable with excellent interpersonal skills. This means that the candidate should be able to build positive relationships with customers and provide exceptional customer service. They should be patient and empathetic when dealing with customer inquiries or concerns. A personable Operations Specialist will be able to effectively communicate with customers, address their needs, and provide a positive experience throughout the entire customer encounter. This personal touch is essential in creating long-term customer satisfaction and loyalty.

What You Need—Required Qualifications: 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

What You’ll Need—Required Skills and Capabilities:

• Proven experience in a customer facing role.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proven critical and analytical thinking as well as excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle difficult customers with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We’d Like You to Have: Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in using customer management software and other computer systems, including Salesforce.
• SAP knowledge desired.
• Proven experience in a customer facing role in the manufacturing industry.

What You’ll Do—Your Responsibilities: 

• Assist Customers: Timely response to customer inquiries (i.e. quotations, orders, complaints, information requests, etc.) via phone and email, ensuring that all their questions and issues are addressed promptly and professionally. Competency with flexing across customers, markets, and segments.
• Resolve customer issues: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve any issues or complaints raised by customers, including coordinating with all required internal departments (Technical Support, Quality, Supply Chain etc.).
• Coordinate with Other Departments: Work closely with other departments, such as Sales, Technical Support, Product Line Management, Data Management Organization, etc., to ensure that customer requests are handled effectively.
• Maintain Customer Records: Keep accurate records of all customer interactions, detailing inquiry, complaint, or request, as well as actions taken.
• Improve Customer Experience: Identify trends in customer feedback and recommend process and/or service improvements. This could also involve developing and implementing new procedures.
• Product Knowledge: Maintain a deep understanding of the company's products and services to provide accurate information to customers.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Participation in training, testing, and project related activities as identified.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $47,058.00 - $64,706.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.