AJC International: Credit Specialist

AJC is a world leader in frozen and refrigerated food products, marketing poultry, pork, meat, seafood, vegetables and fruits around the globe.  Our products and customers are located across more than 140 countries on six continents. Our multicultural workforce represents over 34 nationalities speaking more than 23 languages.  For more than 40 years, we have focused on one goal — making our clients more successful.  To learn more about AJC, visit our website at www.ajcfood.com 

Position Summary:
We are looking for a professional and dynamic Credit Specialist with a proven track record of success in credit and collections. The Credit Specialist will be responsible for managing our accounts receivable functions to ensure alignment with the Company’s Global Credit and Risk. This position will be responsible for the Americas and other Credit department function support.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Execute and abide by all Corporate Credit Policies and Procedures.
• Proactively and effectively make collection calls to ensure quick and consistent turn on A/R.
• Ensure customer credit files are efficiently maintained at all times by keeping them updated according to Corporate Policy.
• Responsible for approving shipment decisions and cargo releases in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to process new credit applications in a quick turnaround time.
• Forward credit files to credit managers and credit committees for establishment of new accounts, credit line renewals, and new increases with thorough credit recommendation.

Essential Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Sharp negotiation skills.
• Capable of working both independently and with a team.
• Ability to create impactful relationships internally and externally.
• Capable of achieving results through others.
• Strong analytical skills to complete credit investigations and make credit recommendations.
• Analyze information and effectively recommend business solutions that support the Corporate Business Plan and Corporate Credit Policy.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to multi-task.

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/accounting required.
• 2 to 3 years of credit & collections experience.
• Advanced level of English (it will be tested in the interview).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required: Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Language Requirements:

• Candidate is required to read, write, and, speak English fluently (this will be tested during the interview)