Credit Manager - Newcastle West, Limerick

Sysco Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Credit Manager to lead the credit function and drive performance. You will manage the credit team, make credit line decisions and provide guidance to ensure targets and deadlines are met.

You will analyse debt ledgers, collaborate with front office teams, and build strong working relationships to optimise cash flow and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of credit experience required.
• At least 2 years of strong people management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of debt ledgers.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance is advantageous.
• Full valid Class B driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the credit team.
• Ensure training and coaching for the team.
• Maintain credit, collections and customer accounts to high standards per SLAs.
• Agree customer payment plans.
• Liaise with DCA's and legal counsel as applicable.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Represent the company on industry bodies as required.
• Review accounts with Credit controllers and Sales Management.

Skills

Leadership

Credit management

People management

Analytical skills

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

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 Manager

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Credit Manager to Manage the Company's credit function. This will involve making credit line decisions and acting as direct line manager for the credit team where using a professional and proactive attitude, you will provide your team with clear and concise guidance and support, encouraging productivity and ensuring that targets and deadlines are met. You will also produce and analyse complex debt ledgers 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.

The role requires a candidate who is:

• A Leader with previous credit & people management experience
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Eager to expand Knowledge and Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage the team
• Ensure adequate training and coaching is available
• Ensure credit and collections and customer accounts are maintained to the highest standard and in line with SLA's
• Agree customer payment plans
• Liaise with DCA's and legal counsel when applicable
• Assist colleagues as the business demands
• Prepare weekly / monthly and quarterly reports
• To represent the company on appropriate industry bodies and attend meetings as required
• To review accounts periodically with Credit controllers and Sales Management

Key Accountabilities

• The Debtors Ledger Management
• Maintain a high level of performance in conjunction with company KPIs
• Agree customer credit terms and limits
• Ensure that all customer records are properly maintained
• Ensure relevant transactions are processed on a daily basis.
• Ensure SOX compliance is adhered at all times

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years credit experience is essential, experience in a credit environment within the food services sector would be advantageous
• Minimum 2 years strong people management experience is essential
• Demonstrated understanding of debt ledgers
• Knowledge of SOX compliance 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 accountabilities and requirements 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.