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Full-Time

Customer Experience Lead

Domestic

Posted on 4/4/2023

Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat

501-1,000 employees

Produces plant-based meat substitutes

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$40 - $48Annually

Senior

Remote

Required Skills
NetSuite
Sales
Communications
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
  • 5 years minimum of commercial experience in the CPG industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, preferably in CPG environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, working in a fast-paced customer service position
  • Experience with heavy data entry and a proven track record of low error rates
  • Familiarity with CPG order fulfillment and logistics a plus but not required: NetSuite, CHR Navisphere, i-Trade, Retail Link
  • Demonstrated ability at learning and mastering new online systems
  • Excel skills and abilities to create reports
  • Some familiarity with EDI preferred but not required
  • Remote position
  • Limited travel may be required
Responsibilities
  • Consistently provides real-time, thorough customer service directly to BYMT's customers, answering buyers and brokers' inquiries utilizing tact and discretion
  • Independently leads frontline customer service, troubleshooting issues with an eye to maximizing customer's satisfaction while ensuring policies and practices are followed
  • Proactively anticipates customer's and Sales Team's needs, researching and reporting information relevant to purchase order fulfillment and customer ordering trends
  • Screens, validates, and enters purchases orders into ERP system (Netsuite), ensuring pricing, discounts, shipping and delivery dates align with production levels and 3rd party logistics. Leads outreach to customer's who do not follow current pricing and/or ordering guidelines
  • Manages specific customers' independent ordering systems, including I-trade, Food Logic, RetailLink, and other customer-required software
  • Independently determines orders' appropriate ship dates, items, quantities, and manages customer's order fulfillment expectations
  • Enforces customers follow BYND's Ordering Policies and Procedures and orders' alignment to price sheets, order minimums and lead-time
  • Regularly revises BYND's order fulfillment and customer service policies and practices in conjunction with Logistics and Supply Chain
  • Research and reports to customers and Sales Directors purchase order's progress through the supply chain
  • Independently and upon request creates various reports on ordering patterns, volume, case fill, on-time deliveries, and other supply chain metrics
  • As part of the order fulfillment team with Logistics, manages shipment and delivery dates, obtains date changes from customers, and manages issue resolution between BYND, 3rd party logistics providers and shipping warehouses
  • Creates, maintains, and regularly revises for improvement various order trackers and other measuring tools quantifying order fulfilment statistics
  • Investigates order discrepancy claims, acquiring proofs of delivery and conducting other fulfillment research, determining to confirm or dispute claims in conjunction with Logistics and Accounting
  • Evaluates customer service and order fulfillment programs and tools for effectiveness and suggests resource improvements
  • Other duties as assigned

Beyond Meat specializes in creating plant-based meat substitutes that provide healthier and more sustainable options compared to traditional animal meat. Their products are crafted to closely resemble the taste, texture, and nutritional value of beef, pork, and poultry, using ingredients sourced from plants. The company targets health-conscious consumers, vegetarians, vegans, and those concerned about environmental issues, and sells its products through retail stores, online platforms, and food service providers, including partnerships with popular restaurant chains. Beyond Meat differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on extensive research and development to enhance the flavor and nutritional benefits of its offerings. The company's goal is to expand its production capabilities and meet the rising demand for plant-based alternatives while minimizing the environmental impact of food production.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$157.1M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The launch of new, healthier versions of their products can attract health-conscious consumers and drive sales.
  • Beyond Meat's expansion into Europe and increased local production can meet growing demand and reduce environmental impact.
  • The company's strong marketing campaigns, like 'Literally The Least You Can Do,' can boost brand recognition and consumer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The resignation of key executives like the Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer could lead to operational disruptions.
  • The plant-based meat market is becoming increasingly competitive, with major players like Impossible Foods vying for market share.

What makes Beyond Meat unique

  • Beyond Meat's focus on mimicking the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of traditional meats sets it apart from other plant-based food companies.
  • The company's heavy investment in R&D and continuous innovation, such as the fourth-generation formula lineup, keeps it ahead in the competitive plant-based market.
  • Collaborations with well-known restaurant chains like Pizza Hut enhance Beyond Meat's market presence and consumer reach.
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