Customer Care Process Support Specialist

Medtronic; Cascina Varesina; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan

Flexible Benefits Package

Job summary

Medtronic in Italy seeks a Day-to-Day Customer Service specialist who blends frontline support with structured process improvements. You will handle inquiries, incidents and escalations across channels, documenting actions and ensuring timely follow-up to keep customers informed.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, knowledge management and adoption of digital tools, including Excel dashboards and AI-assisted workflows, while collaborating with global teams to deliver a reliable,

Qualifications

• Relevant Customer Care or service operations experience, with ability to manage non-standard inquiries, incidents and escalations.
• Strong documentation and data accuracy in case management, with clear customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and internal requests across channels with accurate documentation.
• Support escalation, complaints and incidents, flagging high-impact issues.
• Contribute to problem solving via data, root cause analysis and process updates.
• Adopt and test digital tools, dashboards and AI-assisted workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share knowledge and improve processes.

Skills

Customer care

Analytical thinking

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

English proficiency

Italian proficiency

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

SAP

Workflow tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life Customer Service specialist role combining day-to-day operational support with structured contribution to customer enablement, escalation follow-up, problem solving, process documentation and adoption of digital tools within an assigned scope. The Customer Care Process Support Specialist manages customer and stakeholder requests, including non-standard inquiries, incidents, complaints, escalations and service issues, in line with established procedures and escalation paths. In addition to case management, the role contributes to customer enablement, escalation follow-up and problem solving by identifying recurring issues, organizing relevant information and supporting practical improvements within the team. The role uses frontline experience, customer feedback and operational data to support root cause analysis, knowledge management, process documentation, standardization and adoption of digital or AI‑assisted tools. It works with Customer Care colleagues, team leads and cross‑functional partners, escalating decisions or risks that fall outside its defined authority.

Mission To deliver reliable Customer Care support and contribute to a more consistent, proactive and digitally enabled service model. The role supports three priorities within an assigned scope: helping customers use available channels and solutions effectively, improving visibility and follow‑up of escalations, and contributing to fact‑based problem solving and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• 1. Customer Service operations and end-to-end case follow-up Manage customer and internal stakeholder requests across the appropriate channels, including phone, email and shared platforms. Handle non-standard inquiries, incidents, complaints, order‑related questions, delivery follow‑ups and service issues within established processes and authorization limits. Document interactions, actions and resolution status accurately in relevant systems and trackers, ensuring data quality and confidentiality. Coordinate with relevant internal teams to progress requests and elevate decisions, commitments or risks outside the role’s authority.
• 2. Customer escalation, complaints, incidents and recurring issue visibility Support the intake, documentation, monitoring and follow‑up of complaints, incidents and sensitive cases according to applicable procedures. Identify urgent, recurring or higher‑impact issues and elevate them to the appropriate owner. Provide clear and timely updates on case status, agreed actions and next steps. Maintain visibility of recurring patterns and contribute information to reviews and follow‑up actions led by the relevant process or team owner.
• 3. Problem solving, process documentation and knowledge management Review operational data, customer feedback, KPIs and recurring issues to identify process gaps, rework and documentation needs. Contribute to structured problem solving and root cause analysis by gathering facts, mapping process steps and documenting findings. Update work instructions, process notes, knowledge content and agreed ways of working for the assigned scope. Support implementation and follow‑up of practical corrective or preventive actions defined with the team lead or process owner.
• 4. Customer enablement, digital adoption and AI‑oriented ways of working Use Excel, trackers, dashboards and Customer Service platforms to monitor workload, recurring issues, service trends and agreed actions. Support customer and team adoption of approved digital, automation and AI‑assisted solutions by providing practical guidance and collecting feedback. Share relevant findings and agreed practices with colleagues in other teams or countries when requested. Test new tools or working methods within a defined scope and report outcomes, limitations and improvement suggestions to the appropriate owner.
• 5. Collaboration, onboarding support and knowledge sharing Collaborate with Customer Care colleagues, team leads and cross‑functional partners to resolve issues and support operational priorities. Communicate risks, blockers and improvement ideas clearly and in a timely manner. Share process knowledge and support onboarding through established materials and agreed practices. Contribute as a team member to selected process, tool or change initiatives without formal project ownership or people leadership.

Candidate profile

We are looking for a customer‑oriented, proactive and structured professional with relevant Customer Care experience and the ability to manage non‑standard situations with sound judgment. The ideal candidate combines strong service fundamentals with analytical thinking, clear communication and confidence in using data and digital tools. They are comfortable contributing to improvement activities, while operating within established priorities, processes and governance.

Required competencies

Relevant Customer Care or service operations experience, with working knowledge of customer‑facing workflows. Ability to manage non‑standard inquiries, incidents, complaints and escalations professionally within defined procedures. Strong attention to detail in case documentation, follow‑up, customer communication and data accuracy. Ability to create and update clear process notes, work instructions, knowledge content or onboarding materials. Customer‑focused communication style, with empathy, clarity and appropriate expectation management. Analytical mindset and ability to interpret operational data, KPIs and recurring patterns. Good Excel skills and confidence using trackers, reporting files and standard digital tools. Working knowledge of problem‑solving, root cause analysis and process documentation principles. Ability to coordinate activities with internal stakeholders and elevate when decisions fall outside the assigned scope. Curiosity and openness to automation, self‑service and AI‑assisted ways of working. Professional integrity, confidentiality, accountability and a practical continuous improvement mindset. Fluent Italian and strong English proficiency, sufficient to interact with international stakeholders and contribute to documentation.

Preferred experience and knowledge

Experience with complaint handling, incident management, escalation follow‑up or complex Customer Service cases. Exposure to Lean, RCA, A3 or similar structured problem‑solving approaches. Experience with Power BI, dashboards, SAP, workflow tools or Customer Service platforms. Experience supporting process documentation, knowledge management, onboarding or small improvement initiatives. Awareness of automation, GenAI and self‑service opportunities in Customer Care environments.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Italy: 39,200.00 EUR - 58,800.00 EUR | The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job‑related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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