Back

Customer Service & Account Coordinator

MCF Operating, LLC

Location Pin Icon
Ankeny, IA
LOCATION

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Description

Mrs. Clark’s Foods is a family-owned company with a proud history of producing high-quality food products for over a century. We take pride in our strong team culture, commitment to quality, and dedication to delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving operational challenges while leading a team, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our daily operations.

The Customer Service & Account Coordinator serves as a key liaison between Mrs. Clark’s and its customers, ensuring seamless order execution, data accuracy, and proactive account management. This role is responsible for supporting customer relationships while partnering cross-functionally with Planning, Production, and Warehouse teams to deliver best-in-class service and operational efficiency.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining system integrity, managing inventory alignment with customer demand, and driving continuous improvement in customer-facing processes.


Key Responsibilities

Customer & Account Management

  • Serve as primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts 
  • Build strong relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness 
  • Manage account complexities, including unique customer requirements, order patterns, and service expectations 
  • Anticipate customer needs and provide solutions that support long-term partnership growth 

Order & System Execution

  • Enter, manage, and monitor customer orders across internal systems and customer portals 
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all order-related data 
  • Execute updates across planning systems, ensuring alignment between customer demand and internal operations 
  • Troubleshoot and resolve order discrepancies, delays, or service issues 

Inventory & Demand Coordination

  • Monitor inventory levels tied to customer demand and forecasts 
  • Identify and address slow-moving or excess materials in collaboration with customers and internal teams 
  • Partner with Planning and Production to align supply with customer requirements 
  • Support initiatives to improve inventory turns and reduce waste 

Data Integrity & System Accuracy

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date data across ERP systems, planning tools, and customer portals 
  • Validate and cross-check information to ensure consistency across platforms 
  • Support continuous improvement of data processes and reporting accuracy 

Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement

  • Own and evolve business routings, including post-event tracking, performance updates, and SOP documentation 
  • Identify gaps in processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience 
  • Support KPI tracking and reporting related to service, order accuracy, and fulfillment performance 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Warehouse, Production, Quality, and Planning teams to ensure customer expectations are met 
  • Communicate customer priorities and changes to internal stakeholders 
  • Support issue resolution through coordinated problem-solving 





Requirements

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in customer service, supply chain, logistics, or account coordination 
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment  
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and customer portals 
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills 
  • Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions 

 


Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance- eligible after 90 days
  • Vacation, paid sick days/PTO- begin accruing at 90 days
  • 401(k), with company matching
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays