Customer Supply Chain Specialist

Lactalis USA; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA is hiring a Customer Supply Chain Specialist based in Minneapolis, MN. This role leads the order-to-delivery process for assigned accounts, ensuring accurate terms, delivery schedules, and service excellence.

You will collaborate with sales, supply chain, and customers to optimize performance. The candidate will handle orders, track shipments, and resolve issues swiftly while maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in SCM or Business required.
• 3–5 years in Customer Service / order management within manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the order life cycle from creation through delivery.
• Identify internal opportunities to improve service; collaborate across customers/geographies/business units.
• Utilize Excel to communicate key service metrics.
• Track order fulfillment and shipment status with customers and coordinate with other departments.
• Resolve customer questions promptly by researching issues and providing solutions.
• Prioritize critical tasks during busy demand patterns.
• Complete related records, reports, and documentation for assigned customers.
• Meet service level expectations defined by the customer team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Adaptability

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Customer Supply Chain Specialist based in Minneapolis, MN. The Specialist, Customer Supply Chain will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and maintaining strong professional relationships with assigned customers, sales teams, and the internal supply chain team. The role will lead the order-to-delivery process for assigned accounts. The Specialist, Customer Supply Chain will report to the Manager, Customer Supply Chain.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Manage the order life cycle from creation through delivery to ensure accuracy and policy adherence which includes terms of sale, lead time, and inventory availability.
• Identify internal opportunities to improve service to customers. Work with partners to implement initiatives that can be shared across customers, geographies, and business units.
• Utilize Excel skills to understand and communicate key service metrics internally and externally and to drive customer analytics.
• Communicate with customers by tracking order fulfillment and shipment status. Collaborate with other departments as necessary to process orders: secure appointments, clarify transportation requirements, and monitor fill rate.
• Professionally and promptly resolve customer questions and problems by thoroughly researching issues, identifying root causes, and offering solutions.
• Demonstrate good business judgment by knowing how to prioritize critical tasks during busy demand patterns.
• Complete related records, reports, and documentation required to support assigned customers.
• Meet service level expectations as defined by the customer and dedicated customer team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified Applicants Will Contribute The Following

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience in Customer Service / order management within a manufacturing environment desirable, education can be substituted.

Experience

• SAP experience preferred.

Certifications and specific knowledge

• Must possess strong computer skills, with knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to large groups.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.