National Credit Analyst

Reports To: NCOB Manager

Location: Sysco Canada

Type: Full-time Permanent

Closing Date: November 21, 2024

Salary: $45,016 - $93,603

Company Overview:

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare, educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary, and more.

With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada on social media.

Role:

Reporting to the NCOB Manager, the National Credit Analyst plays an integral role within the team, performing financially based assessment activities to assess credit risk, and recommending customer credit limits and appropriate credit repayment terms which align with Sysco’s credit and collection policies. The successful candidate will work closely with RVPs, National Account Managers, and Account Execs.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assessing credit risk and customer financials and recommending credit lines and terms for new accounts
• Periodic review of existing customers to mitigate the risk to the organization
• Communicating with internal customers – RVPs, National Account Managers, Account Executives, etc.
• Market, train, counsel, advise and communicate credit department policy and procedures to company personnel
• Maintain electronic credit and collection files with appropriate documented system notes
• Conduct collection calls and reconcile disputes to ensure company goals for collection targets are achieved
• Daily and weekly monitoring of customer accounts, ensuring current status is consistently maintained
• Following up on customer requests for invoices, credits by various communication methods
• Managing the customer delinquent process through collaboration with sales associates and customers
• Preparing monthly management reports within Sysco
• Use of technology to track customer information, including Word, Excel, BPC, Cognos tools
• Participate in major department projects and take an active role in cross-functional teams to assist in driving quality improvements, processes, and initiatives
• Assisting in the overall achievements of departmental goals
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):

• A minimum of 2-4 years related credit work experience, within the Distribution industry preferred
• Completion of High School
• College level diploma in Accounting or equivalent work experience preferred
• CCP designation an asset, but not required
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with AS400 an asset, experience with large ERP system preferred
• Proven experience with computerized accounting systems, scanning software, strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A dual capacity to function both as part of a team and independently
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently while also being an integral part of a team. Highly analytical and a proactive learner

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.

External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products, and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited online learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)