Bilingual (French) Customer Account SpecialistMichelin is hiring!- - - - - - - - - - - -THE OPPORTUNITY Michelin has an immediate opening in Greenville, SC for a bilingual French/English Customer Account Specialist who will be responsible for managing the end-to-end operational relationship with our valued customers and partners. This includes forecasting, order and logistic execution, accounts receivable, and managing customer requests. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities and a proven track record in accounts receivable operations.Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward.  Respect for customers is at the heart of what we do to provide a quality of service that matches our reputation for delivering the highest quality products.  We need phenomenal candidates who can help us provide an excellent, meaningful customer experience.   If respect for people, collaboration, and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide leader in Tires! This opportunity is at our North American Corporate Headquarters in Greenville, S.C. Our 1400 employees take pride in supporting the diverse US and Canadian workforce and thinking globally while also acting locally to uplift and improve our local upstate communities. Our campus features a cafeteria, credit union, trademark store and health center. We are driven to be the employer of choice for people looking for a career with respect and purpose.  WHAT YOU WILL DO: Short-term forecasting: • Captures customers short-term forecast requirements • Proposes short-term sales forecasts, based on the analysis of customer elements • Alerts the relevant partners of major variations in requirements/forecasts. Manage Order &amp; delivery: • Captures, records and commits customer orders according to customer needs, agreement and defined service level • Proposes product alternatives in case of phase-out or shortage • Coordinates and optimizes the deliveries in accordance with customer/partner requirements Manages the advanced stocks: • Has the quantities required delivered in shipping facility to secure on-time supply to the customer • Detects stock variance and implement corrective actions Organize transport: • Handle journey tracking • Prepare the relevant documents, including necessary documents for the invoicing and customs operations to proceed correctly Monitor Execution: • Manually plans the non-automated orders/loads issued, in accordance with customer commitments • Handles customer orders portfolio and monitors execution • Liaise with the relevant partners to ensure on-time deliveries and service commitment • Proactively alerts customer in case of any event, delay or failure regarding the service commitment and engages in the search for a solution to the customer • Applies corrective actions in the relevant applications • Informs and follows up with customers Manage Request: • Captures all customer’s requests &amp; claims (physical, value, quality) • Analyses and provides issue resolution or appropriate answer, including • Handling non –invoicing alerts or invoicing rejections • Reconciling customer disputes associated with claims and past due reconciliation • Contacts, follows up and closes the loop with customer • Performs root cause analysis and implements corrective actions to eliminate reoccurrences. • Shares recurring problems with the relevant internal partner(s) in order to find solutions Apply and improve work methods: • Applies standards and procedures set by the entity • Contributes to continuous improvement to enhance work methods and customer satisfactionWHAT YOU WILL BRING: • Contributes to continuous improvement to enhance work methods and customer satisfaction<ul><li>4 years degree or equivalent experience </li></ul>Previous customer service, accounts receivable, supply chain, or logistics experience is a plus <ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills (written, verbal, presentation) with a proven track record to build meaningful relationships with customers and partners with a servant leadership mentality </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to discern varying customer and internal partner priorities to make quick, good decisions </li></ul><ul><li>Effective problem-solving skills to analyze, find the root cause, and implement solutions to eliminate/reduce the risk of the problem happening again. </li></ul><ul><li>Proven analytical skills to objectively examine data, recognize patterns, and make connections between seemingly unrelated ideas or concepts </li></ul><ul><li>Willingness to work in a hybrid, in-office schedule </li></ul>Join Us!  If you’re looking for a dynamic work environment where you can make a difference, we invite you to apply!   #LI-HIRINGMICHELIN   Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:accommodations@michelin.com">accommodations@michelin.com</a>.This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.Get in the driver’s seat and be on your way to a meaningful professional journey!