Customer Operations Coordinator

Ekho Dealer (YC S22); Newton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and leave

Annual allowances for professional development

Job summary

Ekho Dealer (YC S22) in Newton, Massachusetts is seeking a Customer Operations Coordinator to oversee customer order management and logistics coordination. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain or customer operations and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure order fulfillment and enhance service levels, while also focusing on process improvements. The position offers a competitive salary range between $55,000 and $60,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in order management, customer operations, logistics, or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of order-to-cash processes and fulfillment operations.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of customer orders.
• Serve as a primary operational contact for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with warehouses and transportation partners.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency.

Skills

Order management

Logistics

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

EDI platforms

Job description

Who We Are

At Spindrift, we’re making every beverage a positive force of nature. Founded in 2010, we believe the best flavors come directly from nature. That’s why every Spindrift beverage is made the hard way—with real squeezed fruit, never from concentrate. From sourcing the best-tasting fruit globally to maintaining a carefully honed manufacturing process, we believe in doing things the hard way, the intentional way, the better albeit more challenging way, the right way – because, in the end, it's worth it. Spindrift® sparkling water is available nationwide, and Spindrift® Tea and Spindrift® SODA are available in select markets. We are also a proud member of 1% for the planet, donating to environmental causes. Spindrift is headquartered in Newton, MA.

The Role

We are looking for a team-oriented individual to join our Customer Service in-house operations. Reporting to the Director of Customer Operations, the Customer Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in the execution of customer orders and fulfillment operations across the company's distribution network. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end order lifecycle, ensuring customer orders are accurately processed, fulfilled, and delivered while balancing customer requirements, inventory availability, transportation constraints, and operational priorities. The role serves as a key liaison between Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Customers to ensure exceptional service levels and operational execution. Success in this position requires strong critical thinking, systems expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Own

Order Lifecycle Management

• Manage the end-to-end execution of customer orders from receipt through fulfillment, shipment, delivery, and invoicing.
• Monitor and prioritize a high volume of customer orders across multiple fulfillment locations and customer ship-tos.
• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and in compliance with customer-specific requirements and service expectations.
• Proactively identify and resolve order exceptions, fulfillment constraints, and shipment delays to minimize customer impact.

Customer & Operational Support

• Serve as a primary operational contact for internal stakeholders and customers regarding order status, shipment execution, inventory availability, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Sales and Customer teams to manage customer-specific programs, product launches, and service requirements.
• Coordinate customer compliance requirements, routing instructions, delivery appointments, and portal-based order management activities.
• Support resolution of customer claims, deductions, shortages, damages, and delivery discrepancies.

Logistics & Fulfillment Coordination

• Coordinate outbound shipments with warehouses, carriers, logistics providers, and internal supply chain partners.
• Monitor shipment execution and delivery performance to ensure orders are delivered on time and in full.
• Investigate and resolve transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment issues impacting customer service

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, improve service levels, and reduce operational risk.
• Participate in projects related to systems enhancements, process optimization, and operational scalability

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in order management, customer operations, logistics, supply chain, or related operational roles.
• Experience working within ERP systems, EDI platforms and customer portals strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of order-to-cash processes, fulfillment operations, and customer service execution.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and business systems proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Customer-focused mindset balanced with operational decision-making.
• Able to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to enhance processes and drive operational excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $55,000-$60,000, plus annual incentive

This range reflects the expected hiring range for this role in the Greater Boston area. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave
• Annual allowances for product, wellness, professional development, and social justice education
• Voluntary life and disability coverage