CSR II

StartupNWA; Arkansas; On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons is seeking a CSR II in Gentry, AR to handle order processing and customer inquiries, coordinating with Sales, Supply Chain and Production to ensure timely deliveries. This salary non-exempt role emphasizes accuracy, team collaboration and proactive communication with customers.

Responsibilities include processing orders via multiple channels, maintaining records, and contributing to reports and standard work instructions.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• 2-5 years experience in a Customer Service Representative role.
• Preference for food processing industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Process orders received through platforms such as EDI, email, fax and phone.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking of customer interactions and reports.
• Coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production and Warehouse Operations.
• Write and maintain standard work instructions for the Order Center.
• Support and lead issue resolution with customers and internal departments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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CSR II

• Posted on October 14, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Gentry, AR 72734, USA

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CSRII049436

Description

Purpose of the Position

Supports and serves the needs of the assigned customer base by providing outstanding customer service in theperformance of the daily receipt and entry of orders. Acts as the first point of contact for managing customer inquiries and requests, and leads issue resolution efforts by working with the appropriate departments within the Company and through direct communication and follow-up with customers.

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Non-Exempt position.

Processes orders received through various platforms such as EDI, email, fax and phone. Processes orders dailyto execute deliveries to customers through data entry, date changes, error correction, and printing and filing of related documentation/paperwork. Performs any other assigned tasks to ensure accurate and timely order processing.Adheres to internal control procedures when processing customer purchase orders, credits, rebills, etc.

Works closely with and on the behalf of customers. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication andnegotiation skills to effectively support the Order Center by communicating and following-up with customers, asneeded, for the purpose of problem resolution to include, but not limited to, product availability, pricing, lead time,and/or delivery. Coordinates with other functional areas including Supply Chain, Plant and/or outside warehouses.

Maintains accurate records and tracking of all information related to customer interaction, key indicators, andreports for assigned business units. Prepares or contributes to reports with accuracy and timeliness. Contacts otherpersonnel to obtain additional data for reporting, as necessary.

Writes and/or maintains Standard Work Instructions for the Order Center to ensure consistent use of bestpractices.

Partners cross-functionality on inventory matters, including fulfillment with personnel from Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production and/or Warehouse Operations. Works closely with Sales Managers to fulfill customerand supply chain demands, occasionally by purchasing or selling products. Partners with Sales Managers, SupplyChain, Logistics, Production and/or Warehouse Operations to proactively prevent customer shortages.

Other ‘Essential Position Responsibilities’ that are based on assigned business unit include direct order entry,accounts receivable processing (or serving as a backup resource for that responsibility), maintaining a CustomerComment Database (or serving as a backup resource for that responsibility), maintaining State Licensing and Tonnagereports (or serving as a backup for that responsibility) and/or logistics appointment line responsibilities.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all teammembers. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding allmajor issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in asupportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergypossible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintainfamiliarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impactof individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended toguide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Communicates with Customers via telephoneand/or electronic mail. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Presents information to small or large groups.Move about in a manufacturing or office environment and surrounding property.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites, possibly requiring overnight stays.

Technical Experience: 2-5 years experience in a Customer Service Representative role.

Industry Experience: Preference for food processing organization.

Minimum Education : High School Diploma or equivalent. Upon employment, enrollment in LEAN, BEST 212 andother developmental opportunities for training through Simmons University is highly recommended.

Preferred Education : N/A

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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