Deductions Management Coordinator

Carhartt, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carhartt, Inc. is seeking a Deductions Management Coordinator in Dearborn, MI. This hybrid role focuses on researching, analyzing, and resolving deduction claims in line with company standards.

It requires an associate degree in finance or accounting and at least 2 years in B2B credit, collections and deductions. The successful candidate will coordinate with Credit Analysts, Customer Care, Distribution and Logistics, Finance, Sales, Pricing and Vendor Compliance to drive process improvements and

Qualifications

• The role requires experience in B2B credit, collections and deductions processes.
• Strong analytical abilities to investigate and resolve deduction issues.
• Proficiency with SAP and Excel for reporting and data manipulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels including management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of deductions activities and enforce cash‑flow strategies.
• Maintain organized records of deductions and resolutions.
• Research validity of deductions with root-cause analysis to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Credit, Customer Care, Distribution, Finance, Sales and Vendors.
• Ensure timely follow-up with stakeholders and effective issue resolution.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners to enable communication.

Skills

B2B Credit

Collections

Deductions processes

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Details:

Title: Deductions Management Coordinator

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Supervisor, Deductions

Location: Dearborn, MI

Job Classification: Hybrid

Job Summary

The Deductions Coordinator will be responsible for effectively researching, analyzing, documenting, and resolving a variety of deduction claims in accordance with company standards and procedures.

Associate Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of deductions activities to develop and enforce strategies that maximize company cash flow and mitigate write offs of aged transactions.


• Maintain organized records of deductions and resolutions, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.


• Interface with various business units to research the validity of deductions that identify root-cause and drive process improvement, while optimizing revenue.


• Collaborate cross functionally with Credit Analysts, Customer Care, Distribution and Logistics, Finance, Sales, Pricing and Vendor Compliance teams to deliver operational improvements that drive reductions to on-going aged items.


• Play an integral role to ensure follow up with stakeholders.


• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external business partners to facilitate open communication and resolve issues effectively.

Required Education

• Associate degree in finance or accounting discipline or equivalent professional experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in B2B Credit, Collections & Deductions environment


• Applied Knowledge of Deductions Processes and Procedures with strong analytical skills


• Experience with large ERP, SAP preferred (UDM Specific)


• Advanced MS Office Suite skills including Excel for report building and complex data manipulation (VLOOKUP, Formulas, Pivot Tables)


• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels including management and external parties


• Ability to prioritize work and effectively work on multiple tasks in a fast paced, demanding environment under strict timelines. Prudent negotiation skills exemplifying sound judgement and decision-making ability


• Detail and process oriented with mindfulness of accuracy

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Office environment, cubicle setting.


• Required extended periods of time sitting, standing, and typing on a computer.

• This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.


• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

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