Credit Analyst

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.

Credit Analyst

 We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Credit Analyst to join our Credit Control Department based in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here at Sysco - connecting the world through food and taking care of one another.

The role requires a candidate who is:

o   Detail Orientated

o   Self-motivated and results driven.

o   Eager to expand Knowledge and Skills

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:

As a credit analyst, you will manage the credit risk and opportunity for the company and liaise with various departments within the business whilst reporting directly to the assistant credit manager. This will involve making credit line decisions and acting as direct point of contact with our area sales managers. You will monitor closely the ledger risk performance, collate and populate reports/ analysis as well as promote a sound working environment with your peers.

Using a professional and proactive attitude, you will control new account applications with clear and concise guidance and support, encouraging productivity and ensuring that targets and deadlines are met. You will also produce and analyse potential customer risk banding reports 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 an accounts department. Experience in a credit environment within the food services sector would be advantageous but is not essential. More essential is your excellent understanding of filed accounts, C.R.O documentation and legal scenarios. Knowledge of SOX compliance would also be advantageous. Experience or an ability to demonstrate your understanding of AR would again be advantageous.

        Ensure credit decisions and collections are maintained to the highest standard

        Agree customer credit terms and limits based on detailed credit reviews

        Maintain the legal/debt collector profile

        Manage internal queries from the sales team and complete the relevant escalation where relevant

        Liaise with the credit control team on credit term reviews, repayment plan requests, legal cases

        Represent the company on appropriate industry bodies and official meetings as required

        Work with minimum supervision on customer set up and management of legal cases

        Use own initiative to achieve targets while promoting customer centricity

        Liaise with Sales Force and Area managers when necessary to ensure timely collection of outstanding debt

        Resolve disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payments into line with terms

        Ensure Credit Management policies and procedures are adhered to

        Train new employee's on the department SOPs & KPIs

        Weekly/Monthly Reporting identifying individual measurement and performance statistics

        Other Ad Hoc Duties as assigned by Credit Management Team

You will be accountable for:

        Agreeing and reviewing customer credit terms and credit limits

        Maintaining the legal portfolio

        Maintaining a high level of performance in conjunction with company KPIs

        Reviewing repayment plans

        Handling customer queries

        Ensuring that all customer records are properly maintained

        Ensuring SOX compliance is adhered at all times

Requirements:

        Minimum of 2 years credit/accounts experience

        Relevant qualification an advantage

        Excellent communication skills

        Excellent interpersonal skills

        Strong negotiation skills essential

        A high proficiency in excel is essential for this role, experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 AX an advantage

        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.