Manager, Credit

The Credit Manager supervising a staff of 2, is responsible for customer credit evaluations, the collection and cash application of all customer receivables while assuring SOX compliance in all activities. The position is also responsible for all activities related to supply chain financing arrangements and various forms of financial analysis and reporting to both company leadership and the commercial sales team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Leadership of team in the collection & analytics of all items on Silgan Plastics’ AR portfolio.
• Assign a portfolio of accounts for the Credit Manager and Collections Analysts.
• Establishment & Review of customer payment terms and credit limits.
• Manage & communicate the Credit Hold process for delinquent customers.
• Reconcile customer claims and deductions at payment.
• Manage the timing of turning over delinquent accounts for 3rd party agency.
• Manage any accounts that may go into bankruptcy.
• Oversee the process of applying cash to Silgan Plastics’ AR portfolio.
• Analyze and publish monthly the AR results for the company to leadership members.
• Assess and publish metrics results for AR to Silgan Plastics’ Finance & Sales Teams.
• Collaborate with Sales Team & Customer Service on Credit topics where they can assist and where it’s needed in negotiation of our relationships.
• Manage the credit hold process including communication with the customer, internal sales management, and the manufacturing / shipping facility.
• Manage the Credit Application process for new customers as they apply for terms.
• Analyze new customer credit applications to establish credit limits and terms.
• Provide analysis of Extended Terms Requests through Cost of Capital or Supply Chain Finance tools.
• Provide leadership in marshalling SCF agreements and terms changes through the established approval process.
• Analyze accounts that may be at risk and the specific accounts that should be reserved in Silgan’s Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
• Prepare for approval, the analysis for Silgan Plastics’ Allowance for Doubtful Accounts calculation in accordance with company policy requirements monthly and quarterly schedules managed.
• Provide monthly forecast of 18-month rolling AR balance.
• Ensure all aspects of Accounts Receivable and credit activities are in SOX compliance.
• Manage and submit quarterly and annual audit requests.
• Responsible for annual review and filing of accounts requiring escheatment.
• Assist the Director of FP&A and the company Controller in assessing and building cash projections by providing timely and accurate estimate of expected cash receipts.
• Manage the EDI process including coordinating the customer onboarding process, coordinating the respective IT teams and reviewing and repairing rejections.
• Above all work to cultivate, improve and maintain a solid partnership with Silgan Plastics’ customer base.

EDUCATION :

Required : Bachelor’s Degree in Business.

EXPERIENCE :

Required : Minimum 7 years related work experience and minimum 3 years supervisory experience in the credit area.

SKILLS :

Required : Strong verbal / written communication along with interpersonal, leadership, organizational and negotiating skills. Minimum two years' experience customer visits. Knowledge of ERP computer systems (preferably Oracle) and applications as it relates to the credit function. Strong Excel and Word capabilities required. Some periodic travel required to meet with customers in their environment. Strong analytical skills for in-depth financial analysis and problem-solving skills.