Credit Management Officer

Open 20d

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control & Order Management

Stop Code Resolution: Daily handling of stop codes at both order and delivery levels for our main European mills and distribution centers
Risk Analysis: Analyze blocked orders by checking total exposure (open orders + open invoices) against credit limits, reviewing overdues, and evaluating next due dates to determine if an order can be safely released
Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with the central team regarding customer account statuses or required credit limit adjustments.
Pro Forma Management: Validate and create Pro Forma invoices for Spain & Italy, and closely monitor the entire pro forma workflow (from invoice to payment and shipment unblocking)

Data Integrity & Systems

Master Data Management: Create and maintain accurate, up-to-date customer master data for Aperam Precision in SAP
Workflow Validation: Maintain workflow validations for new clients created in SAP for Aperam Stainless Europe, coordinating closely with global data governance teams
ERP Interactions: Navigate complex interactions between SAP and other internal ERP systems (Sidonie/V300), delicately balancing conflicting system objectives

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

Audit Support: Prepare audit questions and compile documentation support (including listing invoices and shipping documents) to ensure compliance for internal and external audits

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as a reliable partner for shipping departments all over Europe, providing fast replies and prioritizing urgent requests
Proactively engage with finance teams and customer service stakeholders to resolve issues smoothly and improve the overall customer experience

Your Profile

Experience & Technical Skills

Experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or a similar financial role within an international environment
Experience in SAP; experience with Sidonie/V300 is a major plus
Understanding of credit risk, financial exposure analysis, and master data governance
Excellent command of English (written and verbal). Proficiency in another European language (French, German, Dutch, Italian, or Spanish) is highly preferred

Behavioral Competencies

Result & Solution-Oriented: You act with purpose, focus on achieving objectives, and prefer practical solutions to complex problems
Decisive & Responsible: You take ownership of your tasks, work independently, and can confidently make risk-based decisions under time pressure
Organized & Detailed: You possess strong time management skills, maintain a clear overview of priorities, and work meticulously to ensure zero-error data integrity
Resilient & Adaptable: You stay calm under pressure, quickly adapt to shifting priorities, and manage stakeholder expectations smoothly
Team Player: You combine a strong collaborative spirit with a customer-oriented mindset

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