We are currently recruiting for a Assistant Credit Manager - 6 Month Contract to join our Credit Control Department based in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.

As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco's success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We don't just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond. 

We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver. 

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Assistant Credit Manager. In this role, you will assist in managing the company's credit function and report directly to the Credit Manager. This will involve making credit line decisions and acting as direct line manager for the credit control, credit analysis and credit admin team. You will monitor closely their performance, collate and populate performance management analysis as well as promote and manage a sound working environment for the teams.

This role requires a candidate who will be:

• Self- motivated and results driven
• Analytical
• Organised and Detail Orientated
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If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.

Key Accountabilities:

Overview:

Using a professional and proactive attitude, you will provide your team with clear and concise guidance and support, encouraging productivity and ensuring that targets and deadlines are met. You will also produce and analyse complex debt ledgers and identify key issues requiring strong analytical and numerical skills. You will work closely with front of office departments including sales and pricing teams. An ability to build strong working relationships is a must.

To be considered, you must have previous experience in a supervisory capacity. Experience in a credit environment within the food services sector would be advantageous but is not essential. More essential is your excellent understanding of debt ledgers D.S.O and your ability to demonstrate your experience as a strong people manager. Knowledge of SOX compliance would also be advantageous.

Responsible for:

• Ensure credit and collections and customer accounts are maintained to the highest standard
• People management 
• Ensure adequate training and coaching is available when applicable to meet staffing requirements
• Effectively handle customer queries / escalations
• Agree customer payment plans
• Liaise with DCA's and legal counsel when applicable
• Assist colleagues as the business demands
• Prepare weekly / monthly and quarterly reports 
• Assume control of the department in the absence of the credit manager
• To represent the company on appropriate industry bodies and official meetings as required
• To review accounts periodically with Credit controllers and Sales Management

You will be accountable for:

• The Debtors Ledger Management
• Maintaining a high level of performance in conjunction with company KPIs
• Agreeing customer credit terms and limits
• Handling customer queries
• Ensuring that all customer records are properly maintained
• Ensuring relevant transactions are processed on a daily basis.
• Ensuring SOX compliance is adhered at all times 

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years credit experience
• Minimum 2 years people management experience
• Relevant qualification an advantage
• Strong negotiation skills essential
• Full class B drivers licence and flexibility to travel

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences. 

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

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