Provisional - Customer Service Representative Martinsville

Eastman Chemical Company; Fieldale (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company is seeking a Customer Service Representative to coordinate sales, service and distribution support for customers in the Martinsville, VA area. You will work closely with field sales, manage orders from entry to invoicing, and collaborate with cross-functional partners in supply chain, business, and manufacturing.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, excellent communication, and strong Excel/Word skills with SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, international business, sales, or marketing.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong Excel and Word skills; SAP experience.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work well in teams; relevant CS/SC/manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer purchase orders from entry to invoicing and forecasting.
• Analyze inventory and customer demand; partner with Sales.
• Maintain customer records; report customer information; build relationships.
• Foster teamwork and back-up colleagues; travel infrequently.

Job description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com.

The Role

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for coordination of all activities necessary to provide sales, service and distribution support to our customers. The CSR is the direct interface with customers and responsible to address customer needs and coordinate problem solving in concert with Sales and cross-functional partners. The CSR works in partnership with the field sales representatives; manages all aspects of the order fulfillment process; and forms working relationships with internal partners within supply chain, business and manufacturing.

We are only looking for candidates who live in the Martinsville, VA area and can work either of the following schedules:

• 8:00 am-5:00 pm Eastern
• 9:00 am-6:00 pm Eastern

This role is Provisional

Responsibilities

• Manage customer purchase orders, including order entry to invoicing, customer requests, inquiries, complaints, and entering forecasts.
• Analysis of inventory and customer demand.
• Partner with Sales in support of customer needs.
• Manage customer records and report customer information.
• Build relationships with customers and internal partners.
• Foster teamwork.
• Back-up colleagues as needed.
• Travel on an infrequent basis in support of sales effort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required - (business, supply chain, international business, sales, marketing, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written required.
• Excellent computer skills; including strong proficiency in Excel and Word are required; SAP experience.
• Strong prioritization, planning and analytical skills required.
• Must be self-motivated, extremely organized, able to multi-task in a dynamic business environment and have the ability to work well with others.
• Individual must have the ability to contribute independently and within a team environment.
• Relevant previous customer service, sales, supply chain or manufacturing experience.
• Relevant product knowledge.
• Coursework completed in chemistry, engineering, mathematics, information technology, operations management, supply chain management, advanced degree and APICS certification will be considered a plus.

The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $21.00.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market: Roanoke

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