Customer Supply Chain Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture positive relationships with both internal and external customers, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact.
• Fosters the internal/external customer relationship by educating and influencing customers on the importance of supply chain planning.
• Keep customers informed of inventory status, potential delays, and other relevant information, ensuring transparency and responsiveness.
• Manages supply chain processes of assigned partners that may span across multiple distribution centers
• Proactively identifies and mitigates potential supply chain disruptions, developing and implementing contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to minimize costs while ensuring product availability and meeting customer service level agreements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of supply chain strategies.
• Coordinates market intelligence for stakeholders for supply chain planning needs to drive continuous improvement with customer in-stock performance, days on hand, and product loss.
• Analyzes processes and performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization within the supply chain
• Attends customer business reviews to drive accountability for supply chain performance.
• Continuously research and adopt new technologies, methodologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in supply chain management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• When you will work:
• Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
• What you'll bring to the table:
• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Proven ability to interact directly with customers at a high level.
• Lead conversations, ability to work in teams, interact with others across departments/roles, develop relationships, etc.
• Self-directed with the ability to deal with distraction, decision-making, repetition, prioritization, fluctuations in workload, ambiguity, etc.
• Knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiply, divide, and percentages).
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute efficient work processes.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for Demand, Replenishment, supplier relations, and moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Ability to problem solve and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems by comparing, classifying, innovating, analyzing, coordinating, copying, etc. May refer to established precedents and policies.
• BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
• Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, relig

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Additional Information

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Position Summary: The Customer Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations for Managed Accounts and Segments across North America. Proactively creating efficiencies and implementing processes for continuous improvement is essential for optimizing product flow from supplier to customer. The Customer Supply Chain Specialist is a critical liaison between GFS Supply Chain and its diverse partners, fostering strong internal and external customer relationships built on trust and expertise. By collaborating with assigned partners, the Specialist ensures demand and inventory requirements are met for both ongoing and new business, maximizing service levels and driving customer satisfaction.

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