Customer Support Specialist

SUMMARY The primary purpose of the Customer Support Specialist position is to coordinate customer account information among sales, mill operations (as assigned), transportation, and corporate office functions. In addition, the CSS will provide customers maximum service consistent with costs, by accurately processing orders and by ensuring delivery of product as requested. Satisfying the customers service needs takes precedence over all other responsibilities to ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements in accordance with established company policies and procedures while maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, and productivity. This position requires an individual who enjoys a high energy, high output work environment and thrives on teamwork. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Perform all tasks safely and efficiently. Provides day to day administration and support of sales group, as well as functions as a liaison between field sales, territory sales and internal operations. Call for and process spot contracts as needed, Wheat Flour orders, Seeds & Grains orders from customers in a timely and efficient manner, where appropriate, positioning the orders in the mill schedule and confirm to the customer the ship or delivery date that can be met. As needed, will support existing contracts including: rollovers, cancellations, maintaining contract balances (debits/credits), databases and reports (shipped not invoiced, not applied contracts) Work in close coordination with the Customer and Sales Support Manager, and when appropriate the Sales Representative, informing the business unit on relevant developments pertaining to orders and flour contract position. It is important to the success of the business that sales personnel and customer service function as a team. Notify customers in advance of any changes in product, volume or delivery schedule. Create, document, and manage customer CERTs, Returns, and Rebills. Coordinate the customer's needs with our ability to ship. This service is the focal point of inquiries which require immediate action and follow up with problems pertaining to product availability, shortages, and invoicing. Communicates documents to customers for orders requiring special documentation or processing. Update and maintain customer contact information in AX for Sales Order Confirmations, BOLs, and Traffic demographics. Works with the Customer and Sales Support Manager and Sales Rep to process information relative to customer rejections and problem shipments into the appropriate reports, databases, email, etc. This job has a broad base of duties and a widely fluctuating workload. This position is one of high visibility due to daily contact with customers, sales and mill office and production personnel. Performs other related duties as required and assigned. SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES Support Logistics as needed, notifying customers in advance of any changes in product, volume or delivery schedule. Communicates customer contract balances to customers via phone, fax, or email at intervals dictated by customer's needs. Back up to the Customer and Sales Support Manager as needed. This job has a broad base of duties and a widely fluctuating workload. This position is one of high visibility due to daily contact with customers, sales and mill office and production personnel. DIMENSIONS Primarily, taken care of on one shift; however, extra hours are put in as the need arises. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma with one or more years related experience and/or training. Must be able to type with ability to utilize computer programs including word processing, performance appraisal program, spreadsheet applications such as Lotus, and DBC and be able to utilize the e-mail system. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power point windows applications is required. Must have familiarity with most types of modern office equipment including copiers, computers, phones and fax machines. The position requires the need to function in a team environment and interact with all levels of the organization. LANGUAGE SKILLS Employee must have the ability to Speak, Read, Write, and Comprehend instructions and documentation in the English Language. Bilingual preferred. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, as well as, ability to compute rates and percentages. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must have the ability to analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Ability to utilize computer programs including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet applications such as Excel, and order entry system. In addition, the ability to review process and determine best approach or fix/solutions to increase efficiency in the role. SAFETY While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety. It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss. TEAMWORK Must have team building skills; also, must have ability to work independently and cooperatively across functions. DEPENDABILITY Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows Company policies on vacations, leaves, etc. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong relationship building skills with a focus on customer support, communication, and team building. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Willingness to cooperate with peers to accomplish work assignments and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate respect and consideration for others' opinions; contribute to the overall task of the team. Will follow Company policies, procedures and work rules. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. FOOD SAFETY/SECURITY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect free products that are in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and are of the highest levels of food safety, quality and productivity. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the FDA Current Good Manufacturing Policies as set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevent any accidental or intentional adulteration of the products produced at the facility.