I2C Team Lead – Modern Trade

Short Intro and About the Job

The Team Lead is responsible for the entire collection process for Modern Trade AR portfolios with specific focus of maximizing cash, claim resolution, risk management and reduction of overdue. You will lead and grow a team to deliver excellent debtors results including management of KPIs to meet DSO and Cash Targets. Manage internal stakeholder engagements (Commercial, I2C, Logistics, Finance, DBS etc) to ensure timeous resolution of issues impacting customer payments or queries.

About You

KEY REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Qualification(s)

Matric

Credit Management or Finance Diploma

Finance degree (or studying towards) would be advantageous

Experience and Skills

• 7-10 Years’ experience in FMCG, National Accounts (Spar, Shoprite, PnP etc)
• 3-5 Years management experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, MS Windows and MS Excel
• SAP experience
• Working knowledge of complex remittances across multiple accounts
• Ability to manage staff (timelines & workload supervision)
• A working knowledge of credit-related policies
• Assertive and firm when necessary
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-developed problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• A developed service mindset, demonstrating initiative and a proactive nature
• Action-oriented
• Goal-oriented
• Qualitative and timely decision-making capability
• Team Player
• Negotiation skills
• Comfortable making decisions
• Interacting with Senior Management

About Us, We offer and What's next

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We offer:

A job which could easily turn into a career in Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes naturally to you. We know this uniqueness brings both excellence and energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential. When we build careers based on these superpowers and develop everyone’s potential to the fullest, magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.

This is a highly visible position within Danone; you will interact with Internal teams - Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, SSD and External - Suppliers, CO-packers. Challenge, innovate, convince and find alignment when needed. This role has no direct reports.