Customer Supply Chain Specialist

Gordon Food Service•Michigan, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role 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.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or related preferred.
Two or more years experience within the food industry, supply chain, or an equivalent preferred.
Proven ability to interact directly with customers at a high level.
A proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, including an equivalent, relevant combination of education, training and experience will be considered in lieu of the specified education and experience requirements.
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, 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.

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.