(IND-Pune) Customer Order Management Specialist
Jobs descriptions
- Pune
- Cummins India
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Manage the complete order life cycle for assigned customers/accounts including:
+ Order entry and modification
+ Invoicing, credits/debits
+ Generating and managing logistics documentation
+ Serve as a consultative partner to customers, offering guidance on availability, lead times, minor technical queries, and company policy.
+ Act as a **single point of contact** for customer inquiries, resolving order-related issues and managing escalations through to closure.
+ Demonstrate **customer support excellence**—empathy, compassion, and professionalism in every customer interaction.
+ Collaborate closely with **internal teams** (production, planning, materials) to ensure prompt and accurate order throughput and support financial target achievement.
+ Liaise with **sales, warehouse, and logisticsteams** to monitor order status and resolve issues.
+ Support the department’s transformation to a **proactive, customer-centric model** by:
+ Documenting and improving administrative practices related to communication and order processing
+ Identifying process improvements and sharing best practices with customers
+ Participate in **continuous improvement initiatives** and support customer visits as needed.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Qualifications:**
+ **Education:** Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university is required.+ **Licensing:** May require export controls or sanctions compliance certifications, depending on account assignments.
**Competencies:**
**Core Competencies:**
+ **Collaborates:** Builds partnerships and works collaboratively to achieve common goals.
+ **Communicates Effectively:** Delivers clear, audience-appropriate messages across channels.
+ **Customer Focus:** Delivers solutions with the customer at the center of every decision.
+ **Drives Results:** Delivers timely, consistent results under pressure or uncertainty.
+ **Manages Complexity:**Solves complex, multifaceted problems with confidence and clarity.
+ **Self-Development:** Actively pursues learning opportunities and growth.
**Functional Competencies:**
+ **Customer Support:** Understands how proactive service across the order lifecycle impacts satisfaction.+ **Order Life Cycle Knowledge:** Applies knowledge of each stage and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful fulfillment.
+ **Order Processing:** Follows structured steps to manage order receipt, identify exceptions, and resolve issues.
+ **Order Life Cycle Systems Knowledge:** Demonstrates ability to use digital tools and systems to process and manage customer orders accurately.
+ **Values Differences:** Embraces diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive working environment.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Skills:**
+ Strong understanding of **order management processes** and lifecycle best practices.
+ Proficiency in **Microsoft Office Suite** , especially Excel.
+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in high-pressure or customer-facing situations.
+ Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
+ Ability to work cross-functionally with planning, logistics, and commercial teams.
+ Experience with order management systems or ERPs is a plus.
**Experience:**
+ 0–2 years in customer order management, customer service, supply chain/logistics, or international trade preferred.
**Additional Information:**
+ Willingness to work **night shift hours** (5 PM – 2 AM IST).
**Job** Supply Chain Planning
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID** 2413881
**Relocation Package** No