The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

German Speaker C1 - Senior Customer Service Representative (Supply Chain)

Posted: 3 hours ago

Job Description

About GoodyearWe’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.Why This Role MattersAs a Senior Customer Service Representative, you will manage customer orders end-to-end processes in line with Goodyear Dunlop standards. Acting as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for customers, you will collaborate with Sales and Supply Chain teams to ensure operational excellence, timely deliveries, and customer satisfaction. Your contribution will help strengthen customer relationships and support continuous process improvement within a dynamic, international environment.What You’ll DoOrder entry: Receive and process customer orders, inform customers about product availability and foreseen delivery dates. Offer guidance and support in all relevant ordering channels (Customer Service or e-Ordering).Order Management: Follow up on all orders and business inquiries to ensure a customer-centric approach through flawless order processing and reliable order confirmation. Take proactive actions with internal partners as necessary. Report and monitor orders against forecasts and highlight deviations to Demand Planners to improve forecast accuracy and stability.Quality Management: Enter and process customer claims in the Quality Management (QM) module. Drive swift and complete resolution of QM notifications and provide timely and transparent feedback to customers. Maintain a good understanding of all relevant Order-to-Cash areas (logistics claims, returns, billing, pricing).Delivery Planning: Act as a liaison between the customer and Goodyear logistics execution to ensure orders are shipped per customer requirements. Manage delivery-blocked orders, agree on delivery slots and service levels, and coordinate any additional services.Customer Interface Management: Establish and maintain strong business relationships with key accounts, ensuring all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met and associated tasks completed accurately and on time.Sales Maximization: Take all necessary actions to align and sell the plan. Guide customers through the product portfolio and offer alternatives where available.What You’ll BringBachelor’s degree.Languages: Advanced level of German and English.Minimum 3 years of experience working in a customer-facing environment, preferably within the automotive or industrial environment.Proven proactivity and ability to work within an international environment with various stakeholders, often remotely.Strong user level in MS Office applications, relevant SAP transactions (Order Management & Quality Management), and key operational reports in EDW in OTC.Ability to establish strong relationships and collaborate efficiently with customers through effective communication, both via calls and written channels.Broader understanding of Goodyear’s end-to-end supply chain strategy and ability to collaborate with customers to plan, produce, deliver, and bill efficiently.We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.# LI-hybrid

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