SUMMARY: * Position reports to the Director of Credit for US Operations and will assist in implementing new credit and accounts receivable policies and procedures. Must be able to interact internally with all levels of management from Vice Presidents through Supply Center Managers. *OBJECTIVES: * * Implement credit policies and collections processes to assigned supply centers and direct accounts that ultimately result in improved cash flow and lower bad debt with an appropriate balance to sales. * Assess and analyze the creditworthiness of new and existing customers and establish credit limits per customer * Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to ensure the collectability of accounts and if needed determine the appropriate reserve for bad debt expense. * DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers and advise credit limits per customer. * Ensure customer exposure remains within the approved credit limits. Manage order holds/releases effectively, using sound judgment in non-standard situations. * Maintain visibility to our larger customers' creditworthiness by means of periodic credit reviews. * Participate in collection efforts on high priority or high complex open accounts receivable * Dispute resolution and mitigation * Initiate and coordinate sending significantly delinquent accounts receivable to legal for further collection activity * Special projects as assigned by the Director of Credit KEY RELATIONSHIPS: * Customers * Director of Credit * ASC managers and their assistants * Regional Credit Managers * Regional Sales and Operation V P's * V P Finance and Treasury * Customer service EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * Bachelors degree highly preferred * Minimum of 5 years Credit and Accounts Receivable experience * Proven track record of minimizing collection risk and bad debt by establishing effective credit and collection processes, thus reducing A/R delinquency and improving cash flow. * Knowledge of Construction industry. Emphasis on lien laws and secured transactions a plus * Knowledge of D&B, LexisNexis and Equifax credit reporting agencies a plus * Excellent communication (verbal and written), strong interpersonal, negotiation and management skills, and strong business acumen * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required * AS400 experience a plus * Ability to function in a fast paced & high-energy, ever changing environment with a strong sense of urgency and flexibility All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Recruiters: Please note that Associated Materials, Alside and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to AMI or any of its employees will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. Any questions regarding recruiting services of any kind must be sent to jobs at associatedmaterials dot com
