Location
Westlake Village, CA | United States
Job description
Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led health and wellness organization that “champions a more equitable world.” A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time.
The Credit Manager will be responsible for supporting the company’s customer credit lines according to Dole Packaged Food’s Credit Policies and Procedures. The Credit Manager will have a portfolio of customers and the responsibility to add new customers, set appropriate credit lines, release orders and support the collection of accounts receivables. The Credit Manager should have a good understanding of the UCC and Bankruptcy Codes. The Credit Manager will take an active role in assisting the Deduction Management Specialists with identifying and clearing deductions taken against the company.
This role provides flexibility to work in a hybrid environment of home and our Westlake Village, CA office.
- Manage the credit lines for a portfolio of customers in compliance with the Dole Packaged Food’s Credit Policy and Procedures.
- Interpret financial statements to determine customer’s financial strength and recommend appropriate credit line.
- Exercise prudence and sound judgment when releasing sales orders to protect company’s accounts receivable exposure.
- Ensure compliance with UCC/PACA and related bankruptcy codes.
- Maintain a positive team approach with supporting departments, such as sales, customer operations, and accounting.
- Recommend and arrange for forced collections, and support legal department with bankruptcy claims, as needed.
- Work with Credit Specialist on collection issues.
- Work with Brokers and Sales Managers on collection issues.
- Work with Sales Managers on credit line recommendations.
- Supervises Deductions Management Specialist/Credit Specialist to ensure short pay standards are being achieved.
- Provides analysis and reporting on short pay activity and trends.
- Other duties as assigned
- 5+ years of credit management experience
- Strong computer skills including: Word/Excel/SAP
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Supervisory experience
- Food industry experience a plus
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Passionate about a purpose driven career
- Excellent communication skills (oral/written)
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-starter; able to perform duties with minimal supervision
- Proactive and results oriented
Education & Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- If no Bachelor’s degree, must have 8-10+ years of credit management experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.
Travel Requirements:
- Little to no travel required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:
Hiring Pay Scale: $95,000 to $110,000
Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.
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