Credit & Collections Specialist - German Speaking

LEE; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Credit & Collection Specialist - German Speaking

Lee & Wrangler

Location: Nottingham

Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio of some of the world's most iconic denim brands: Wrangler and Lee. We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good and fit right, giving people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.

What's the scope?

This Credit & Collection Specialist role is an exciting opportunity to shape the Jeanswear brand's future.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and control the level of credit risk on specific remit accounts
• Ensure that all customer accounts are accurately and promptly maintained
• Ensure the efficient release of orders to maximize sales while adhering to the company credit policy

As our Credit & Collection Specialist you will:

• Obtain timely relevant customer and financial data to establish criteria for reviewing and setting new and existing customer credit limits.
• Set up new customer database and make changes to existing customer data within JBA/SAP.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with all relevant/designated outdoor customers and internal coalition divisions to resolve customer queries/issues.
• Maintain accounts receivable balances for accounts within specific remits within terms and credit limits through timely cash collection, including processing of documentary letters of credit. Ensure the issuance of reminder letters to coincide with agreed customer settlement terms.
• Maintain up-to-date files by customer regarding actions taken to recover outstanding debts, resolution of queries for review by relevant Credit Control Team Leader, Credit Manager, and Credit Director International Outdoor Coalition.
• Ensure correct allocation of cash, invoices, credit notes, and journals to maintain reconciled accounts receivable.
• Provide monthly data regarding accounts receivable condition for review by relevant Credit Control Team Leader and report to Credit Director International Outdoor Coalition.

Skills for Success:

• Education: Good standard of education: Minimum - GCSE level including Maths and English
• Experience: Ideally some credit control or accounts receivable experience but must be numerate and have experience of working in a fast-moving office environment.
• Language skills: Fluency in German and English.
• Analytical Skills: Must be logical & analytical
• Other: Good communication/relationship building skills, team player, PC literate including Word, Excel, Microsoft Office

We offer:

• Attractive salary package;
• Discount on our brands; Wrangler & Lee;
• Casual Denim dress code in the office and outside of work;
• Multi-cultural, diverse and inclusive workforce where we foster many different nationalities;
• Employee resource groups focusing on diversity, sustainability, wellbeing, and social activities;
• Development opportunities in a growth-driven environment;
• Benefits of a global company.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products. When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members.