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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.

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