Senior Customer Support & Logistics Specialist
Balchem Corporation · Montvale, NJ · 2 wk ago
HybridCustomer Service$65k–$75k/yrFull-time
The Senior Customer Service Representative is responsible for managing complex domestic and international customer orders from entry through delivery, while serving as a key cross-functional partner across Product Management, Supply Chain, Sales, Production, Accounting, Quality, and Logistics.
About the role
- Manage and process customer orders end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to customer requirements
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, proactively managing inquiries, order status, issues, and escalations in a professional and solutions-oriented manner
- Collaborate closely with Product Management to support product launches, product changes, customer-specific requirements, and issue resolution
- Possess strong ERP experience (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or equivalent) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Proven ability to manage complex order flows, multi-step processes, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Show strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions and escalate appropriately
- Maintain high attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interface effectively with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels
Responsibilities
- Manage and process customer orders end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to customer requirements
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, proactively managing inquiries, order status, issues, and escalations in a professional and solutions-oriented manner
- Collaborate closely with Product Management to support product launches, product changes, customer-specific requirements, and issue resolution
- Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production, and Planning to ensure order fulfillment aligns with inventory availability, production schedules, and customer commitments
- Coordinate with logistics, shipping, and freight forwarders for domestic and international shipments, including export documentation, SLI completion, and freight quote management
- Proactively identify supply or fulfillment risks and communicate mitigation plans to internal stakeholders and customers
- Handle complex customer issues including complaints, returns, and credits with a high level of ownership and follow-through
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and recommending solutions to enhance customer service and cross-functional workflows
- Support onboarding and mentoring of junior CSR team members as needed
- Maintain compliance with all company safety policies and procedures
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of customer service experience in a manufacturing, ingredients, or similar B2B environment required
- Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams, including collaboration with Product Management, Supply Chain, and global customer service teams required
- Experience managing both domestic and international customer accounts, including export documentation and logistics coordination required
- Strong ERP experience (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or equivalent) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) required
- Proven ability to manage complex order flows, multi-step processes, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment required
- Show strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions and escalate appropriately required
- Maintain high attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-up skills required
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interface effectively with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels required
- Experience in a regulated or quality-driven industry (e.g., food, pharma, supplements, chemicals) preferred
- Understanding of international trade/export processes preferred
- Fluency in English and proficiency in Spanish, and Portuguese preferred
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of customer service experience in a manufacturing, ingredients, or similar B2B environment
- Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams, including collaboration with Product Management, Supply Chain, and global customer service teams
- Experience managing both domestic and international customer accounts, including export documentation and logistics coordination
- Strong ERP experience (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or equivalent) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Proven ability to manage complex order flows, multi-step processes, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Show strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions and escalate appropriately
- Maintain high attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interface effectively with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in a regulated or quality-driven industry (e.g., food, pharma, supplements, chemicals) preferred
- Understanding of international trade/export processes preferred
- Fluency in English and proficiency in Spanish, and Portuguese
Skills
- ERP experience (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or equivalent)
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
Pay
The expected salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000, based on experience.
Schedule
Role is based in the Montvale, NJ office. Primarily office-based, with extended periods working at a computer and communicating via phone and email. Ability to support customers across multiple time zones, including East Coast and LATAM regions.