Credit Management, Specialist

Avient Corporation; Bhiwandi; On-site; INR 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation in Bhiwandi, India seeks a professional for the Order Release Management role, focusing on evaluating and processing orders based on customer credit status. This position also requires an in-depth financial analysis of customer creditworthiness and ensuring compliance with internal credit policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance, with 4+ years of relevant experience, including knowledge of credit/debt instruments and proficiency in SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor graduate and/or certificate of completion of job-related courses.
• 4+ years of related experience, preferred in SSC/GBS/BPO environment.
• Experience with credit/debt instruments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process blocked orders based on customer credit status.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis and creditworthiness evaluations.
• Ensure credit decisions comply with internal credit policy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit risk assessment

SAP

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance

Job description

Order Release Management

• Evaluate and process blocked orders based on customer credit status, outstanding balances, and payment history.
• Liaise with sales, customer service, and finance teams to ensure timely resolution of credit holds and maintain service levels.
• Escalate high‑risk cases and recommend alternative solutions to facilitate order release without compromising risk exposure.

Customer Credit Assessment

• Perform in‑depth financial analysis and creditworthiness evaluations of new and existing customers.
• Review financial statements, conduct ratio analysis, and utilize external credit rating reports to determine credit limits.
• Continuously monitor customer portfolios and adjust credit lines as needed based on risk profile and market conditions.

Credit Policy Compliance

• Ensure credit decisions comply with internal credit policy and risk tolerance guidelines.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of credit policies and procedures.
• Train and guide internal stakeholders on credit processes and risk awareness.

Risk Mitigation and Management

• Identify customers with elevated risk levels and recommend appropriate risk mitigation tools such as Credit insurance, Letters of credit, Bank guarantees, Advance payments.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams on drafting and implementing risk protection agreements.

Reporting And Analysis/Collection Support

• Generate regular credit risk reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Provide insights and analysis on customer payment behaviour, credit utilisation and risk trends.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date credit master data in the ERP system.
• Support the collections team by providing credit risk insights and prioritising high‑risk receivables.
• Participate in customer meetings or calls to resolve overdue issues when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process gaps and propose improvements in credit evaluation, monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Stay up to date on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and economic trends affecting credit risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor graduate and/or certificate of completion of job‑related courses. Commerce/Finance preferred).
• 4+ years of related experience, preferred in SSC/GBS/BPO environment.
• Experience with credit/debt instruments.
• English written and verbal communication including ability to interact with all levels throughout the organisation.
• SAP experience is mandatory.

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