Senior Customer Success Specialist

Smithfield Foods•Suffolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING: Are you passionate about building strong, lasting relationships with customers and driving service excellence? As a Senior Customer Success Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our top corporate accounts and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, you'll be responsible for managing the entire order process — from entry to delivery — ensuring we meet our #1 priority: highest case fill rates and on-time delivery. We’re looking for a problem-solver with strong communication skills, who is approachable, customer-focused, and committed to delivering outstanding service at every step. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership and make a direct impact on our customers’ success. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a customer-centric role, this is the position for you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ relevant experience in an analytical role; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to multi-task with many competing day-to-day activities with competing priorities.
Flexibility to adapt to a varied work schedule.
Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Requires travel, up to 15% of the time.
All other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Ability to accept constructive feedback.
Ability to coach, lead and manage under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty.
Ability to manage conflict.
Effective change management skills.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be kind, respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
"Can" do attitude and solutions driven.

Responsibilities

Guide the order process from entry to delivery, both domestically and internationally.
Ensure adherence to order management policies to reduce errors and maximize supply chain efficiency.
Partner with Supply Chain and Transportation to reduce shortages, late deliveries, and OTIF deductions.
Address customer shortages with root cause analysis and recovery options.
Provide updates to customers, sales, and brokers on order status.
Maintain accurate Customer Master Data to avoid delays in order entry.
Assist Loss Prevention with issues related to incorrect or rejected orders.
Work with Distribution Centers and Plants to prioritize orders and manage matrix leveling.
Develop strong, trusted relationships with customers through proactive communication.
Manage high volumes of requests, ensuring prompt issue resolution.
Host calls with sales, supply chain partners, and customers to address concerns.
Own customer accounts, maintaining accurate notes and tracking performance metrics.
Promote increased order size, direct plant shipments, and customer programs.
Manage order trackers to ensure visibility on shortages and delivery issues.
Act as an escalation point for direct reports and supply chain partners.
Support Team Leads in training and mentoring to align with the company vision and goals.
Embrace change and promote the vision across the team.
Deliver world-class customer service, exceeding expectations and creating “wow” moments.
Present performance data on OTIF and fill rates, along with root cause analysis and countermeasures for improvement.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university