JOB SUMMARY AND MISSION

This job contributes to Starbucks success by answering Starbucks partners' questions and managing their roasting plant orders via email or telephone. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.   SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Documents all customer contacts in customer service database. Researches issues and ensures they are resolved, including follow-up, within service level agreements.
• Enhances and implements processes while adhering to standard operating procedures.
• Keeps abreast of company products and history to communicate to customers while gaining knowledge of future promotions, products and processes.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Processes retail and business unit orders, including researching and tracking status, responding to inquiries and troubleshooting problems while weighing all possibilities and offering appropriate service recovery when needed.
• Supports supply chain logistics teams with store readiness procedures, product launches and systems testing. Provides training and coaching to field and internal partners.
• Works cross-functionally with a variety of internal business units, distribution centers and carriers.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

•  Customer service experience in a retail, food service, call or customer contact center environment (2 years)

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or 4 or more years of US military service 6 or more months of experience in a role taking in-bound calls or emails, providing information, and answering questions

• 6 or more months of experience in a role performing electronic data entry or inquiry

• Interested and available to occasionally work various shifts and/or weekends

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Attention to detail

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to perform data entry at 25-30 words per minute

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Flexible, with the ability to work in a changing environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle angry or difficult customers professionally

• Ability to lead others in a team environment

• Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions

Starbucks and its brands are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com

Starbucks is about more than just a coffee; they're dedicated to employee and community growth. Starbucks even runs a program that pays for their baristas tuition to help them finish their education. That’s why when you launch your career inspired by human connection and the opportunity to become your personal best, the possibilities are endless. SCAP - Starbucks College Achievement Program