Sr. Credit Analyst at Berlin Packaging in Chicago, IL

Berlin Packaging is the nation's premier supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components. With over $3 billion in revenue, we are growing 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.

Don’t know what makes the rigid packaging industry special? Well, chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day!Imagine yourself walking into your favorite big-box store. Take a mental look around and think about every glass, plastic, or metal package you see. Berlin Packaging touches virtually every market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and now, cannabis too.

Next, combine that with an award-winning culture. Our 2,000+ employees are high-performing - and importantly, collaborative - entrepreneurs who blow through obstacles and embody an “Anything is Possible!” mindset. We love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.

Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!

And we're not done yet.

In order to continue our record growth streak, we need people like YOU to join our team! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a driven and successful Sr. Credit Analyst to join our Finance team. This position is responsible for managing the company’s financial risk of extending credit for specific business units and ensuring customers adhere to payment terms. This role can sit in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Des Moines, Minneapolis, St. Louis, or Kansas City.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage credit and collection activities for portfolio of business unit(s) including processing new credit applications by reviewing credit data and approving credit limits for new and existing customers up to $1M.
Ensure compliance of payment terms, timely dispute resolution, and perform account reconciliation by reviewing aging reports weekly. Schedule frequent communication with sales and operations to coordinate plan for corrective action.
Address delinquent payments by contacting customers and working internally with salespeople and account coordinators for dispute resolution. Monitor for signs of financial problems and report to immediate manager an action plan to mitigate risk.
Prepare and follow through payment schedules for customers who are in need of temporary extended payment plans.
Validate orders, which are placed on hold by Peoplesoft at the time of order entry.
Ensure credit exposure for ongoing customers are maintained within their approved limits.
Build new and strengthen relationships with customers, both internal and external.
Prepare monthly reports of past due accounts and other various reports as required.
Effectively negotiate in complex customer situations with minimal guidance and ability to see results to completion.
Recommend and implement credit and operational processes & procedures for continuous improvements by collaborating with various departments including leveraging technology where appropriate.
Provide accurate customer trade references.
Accept responsibility for managing higher credit risks and dealing with complex customer relationships.
Prepare credit related training materials and conduct training sessions for various members of the organization.
Promote sales growth by using discretion and professional judgement to prevent credit & collection efforts from adversely affecting customer relations.
Meet or exceed individual KPI goals with which include, but not limited to DSO, % current, Bad Debt Expense, and cost savings initiatives.
Fulfill employee portion of the “Berlin T-Chart”.
Periodically present monthly results to Corporate staff.

Qualified Professionals Will Possess:

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance or equivalent experience required.
Minimum five to seven years of commercial credit and collection experience required.
Basic accounting, financial statement, and bankruptcy knowledge.
Experience with Peoplesoft preferred.
Ability to review financials with assistance from immediate manager.
Follow-up skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and possesses a high sense of urgency.
Interpersonal effectiveness and time management skills. Must be able to work independently as well as in a group setting with minimal supervision.
Intermediate/Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Strong business judgment and knowledge of credit and collection tools and techniques.
Ability to communicate to large audiences.
Ability to motivate credit team members whether a direct report or not.

Working Environment:

Corporate office environment
Limited travel is required

We recruit traits, not skills. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including the 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan, profit sharing, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 529 college savings plan, employee assistance, smoking cessation program, pet insurance, employee discounts, employee referral program, and flexible spending accounts for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.

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