Credit & Trade Manager

Jamesway Chick Master Incubator Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

RRSP matching program

Health, dental & extended benefits

3-weeks vacation to start

Company social events

Job summary

Jamesway Chick Master Incubator Company Inc. in Cambridge, ON is seeking a Credit & Trade Manager who reports to the CFO with a dotted line to the CEO.

You will lead global credit, accounts receivable and trade finance, partnering with Sales to enable profitable growth while protecting cash and working capital. You will manage receivables, develop credit policies, oversee international documents such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, and collaborate with banks, EDC and insurers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 10+ years of international credit, trade finance or commercial banking experience.
• Experience with global manufacturing and international customers.
• Knowledge of Letters of Credit and international payment mechanisms.
• Strong relationships with banking and credit insurance partners.
• Collaborative with Sales, Order Management and Logistics; proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead global credit and Accounts Receivable; manage credit risk and reporting.
• Develop credit policies and governance; approve facilities within authority.
• Monitor receivables, bad debt exposure and country/sovereign risk.
• Review aged receivables; approve write-offs within authority.
• Provide expertise in international trade finance (bank guarantees, bonds).
• Partner with Sales to identify issues and support quotations and shipments.
• Create viable payment structures balancing customer needs with risk.
• Advise on invoices, letters of credit, collections and export documentation.
• Coach AR team; build a commercially minded, accountable culture.
• Drive SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud improvements and automation.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Credit & Trade Manager
Location: Cambridge, ON (Headquarters)
Reports to: Chief Finance Officer (CFO) with dotted line to Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Company Description

Jamesway Chick Master Incubator Company Inc. is a global provider of commercial Poultry Incubation Products and Services. Jamesway is a privately held company, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and operates subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom and China.

Jamesway is a leader in the poultry industry, committed to innovation and excellence. We specialize in developing state-of-the-art incubation products that meet the evolving needs of the poultry sector. Our team is driven by a passion for delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative solutions that empower our customers.

Today, Jamesway is one of the top three brands worldwide in Poultry Incubation and has a customer base reaching every corner of the world.

Position Description & Scope

Reporting to the CFO with a dotted-line relationship to the CEO, the Credit & Trade Manager is responsible for leading the Company’s global credit, accounts receivable and trade finance function, while serving as a strategic commercial partner to Sales. This role protects the Company’s cash and working capital while enabling profitable growth by developing innovative payment structures for customers around the world.
This role will lead a customer-focused Accounts Receivable team, provide executive guidance on global credit risk and trade finance, and work closely with Sales, Operations, banking partners and Export Development Canada (EDC) to remove commercial barriers.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the global credit and Accounts Receivable function, Credit Risk Management, invoice & billing, payment collection & cash application, dispute Resolution, reconciliation, and effective management reporting.
• Develop credit policies, approval authorities and governance while approving credit facilities within delegated authority.
• Monitor receivables, bad debt exposure and customer, country, sovereign and political risk across the global portfolio.
• Review aged receivables, recommend bad debt provisions and approve write-offs within delegated authority.
• Provide subject matter expertise in international trade finance, including: Bank Guarantees,
• Performance Bonds, Bid Bonds and Advance Payment Guarantees.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to identify payment or credit issues early and support quotations, shipments and customer relationships.
• Develop commercially viable payment structures and alternative solutions that balance customer needs with Company risk.
• Advise on complex international transactions, including letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees, bonds, credit insurance, export documentation and trade finance solutions.
• Support negotiations with customers, agents, banks, insurers and other commercial partners.
• Maintain strategic relationships with TD, Commerzbank and other financial institutions regarding trade finance and credit solutions.
• Manage the executive relationship with EDC, including policy renewals, governance and expanded use of export credit solutions.
• Develop, coach and mentor the Accounts Receivable team while fostering a commercially minded, customer-focused and accountable culture.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation within SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in international credit, trade finance, export finance or commercial banking.
• Demonstrated experience with global manufacturing and international customers.
• Expert knowledge of Letters of Credit and international payment mechanisms.
• Foster effective relationships with external customers’ payment functions.
• Provide appropriate support from banking and credit insurance partners.
• Collaborative & build close partnerships with key internal partners – Sales, Order Management, Logistics.
• Posses strong, proactive communication strategies.
• Promote standardized, streamlined processes & possess strategic, analytical thinking mindset.
• Excellent Time Management skills for credit approvals and minimizing shipment delays caused by payment or documentation issues.
• Experience leading Accounts Receivable teams.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (preferred).
• CPA, CFA, CTP or similar designation is an asset.

Why Join Us?

• A collaborative and supportive team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the poultry industry.
• Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth and Education Reimbursement.
• RRSP matching program.
• Comprehensive health, dental & extended benefits to support wellbeing & success.
• 3-weeks vacation to start, Stat holidays + 2 Floater Days.
• Company social events: BBQ, golf tournament, etc.

Jamesway is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Jamesway, we’re more than a workplace – we’re a community. We empower our people with opportunities to grow, celebrate our collaborative culture and strive to make a meaningful impact.