Position Responsibilities
- Being part of a team of STS professionals executing STS SRD Tier 1 processes globally, applying the “Follow the Sun Model” (wherever there is no language dependency).
- Ensuring tickets are taken care of with utmost quality and in a timely manner (based on the defined SLAs)
- Providing first-in-class customer support through the case management tool (ServiceNow) and telephony system
- Understanding their role in the end-to-end design
- Delivering high-quality service to employees and suppliers to increase customer satisfaction
- Collaborating effectively with SRD Tier 2 analysts as well as all other STS subgroups to ensure a globally consistent approach
- Adhering to the global process design, policies, and compliance requirements
- Raising opportunities and pain points to help inform strategy for continuous improvement opportunities
- Identifying common trends and themes in the support group to identify long-term solutions and reduce the number of cases created
- Working closely with SRD Tier 2 and the Global Governance team on frequent flyers and other areas of opportunity
- Driving adoption and effective use of the ServiceNow platform for documenting and tracking service requests and issues
- Using available ServiceNow dashboards to drive productivity as well as consistency
- Supporting other team members by providing cover when required
Education & Experience
Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields preferred1 year demonstrated work experience within a General Accounting and / or Finance Shared Services, customer services, and / or Source to Settle area preferred, but not mandatoryBusiness-level fluency (oral and written) in English is a must;Additional languages are required. Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese, or Korean language (both written and spoken, so you can freely interact with the customers)Understanding of STS and surrounding processesStrong diligence, problem-solving, and analytical skills are a mustExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsContinuous improvement mindsetCustomer-focused and results-drivenSense of urgencyDemonstrates initiativeEffectively work in a team environment – including sharing knowledge and expertise, and giving and receiving feedback, to enable a high-performing teamRequired Attributes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint at a minimum) requiredOrganizational skillsWritten and verbal skills enabling effective communicationAbility to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertaintyCustomer service mindsetSAP ECC and Ariba experience desiredExperience with case management tools is beneficial ( ServiceNow)Positive, engaging disposition with high personal integrity, credibility, and energyStrong communication and interpersonal skills that are effective with various culturesPhysical Position Requirements
N / APossible Career Moves
Assoc. Specialist, STS Global Accounts PayableAssoc. Specialist, Vendor Master DataSpecialist, STS Service and Relationship Delivery Tier 2 SupportSpecialist, Vendor Master DataSpecialist, Supplier OnboardingSpecialist, Non-PO InvoicingSpecialist, Global Accounts PayableSpecialist, SettlementsRequired Skills
AdaptabilityBusiness SupportCommunications SupportCredit ManagementCustomer Technical SupportFinancial Accounting ControlsFinancial OperationsHuman Resources (HR) Shared Services AdvisoryInvoice ProcessingProcess ImprovementsProductivity ImprovementsProject Risk AssessmentsQuantitative AnalyticsPreferred Skills
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
12 / 8 / 2025
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