Manager Credit and Collections

Somerville, MA

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

YOUR MISSION

Responsible for team management duties which includes managing & motivating staff, organizing and leading team meetings, conducting new-hire interviews, performance reviews and assignment of workloads
Maintain a department organizational structure to meet all goals and objectives
Set & maintain credit limits while also determining new metrics for how customer credit limits are assigned through financial analysis & credit research
Review daily credit holds for the region working with analysts and sales team on any issues to ensure orders can be released
Help improve processes with payment plans, credit terms, and credit limits to help drive sales and reduce exposure
Act as backup for the Senior Manager as needed. Duties include, but not limited to, month end reporting, represent department at meetings, present at meetings and cross-training opportunities
Mentor and assist all staff with development, trainings, procedures, collections and problem resolution
Help to develop and implement new ideas and strategies that can improve cash flow, collections and reduce exposure while ensuring that procedures are documented
Lead the yearly audit process on gathering backup documentation
Travel to account meetings and/or credit meetings

YOUR TALENT

5+ years’ experience in Credit, Collections with experience in team leadership preferred
Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
Advanced understanding of Jesta, SAP and High Radius
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
Comprehensive understanding for how to read and analyze financial statements for complete ratio, trend and cash flow analysis to determine risk and create projections
Advanced understanding of Billing, AR, and Credit and Collections procedures
Proactive, problem-solving approach to propose and implement positive business solutions
Self-motivated, positive team player with ability to interact with individuals at all levels
Results oriented with ability to lead a team as well as work independently
Proven ability to handle high email and order volumes; possess a professional and courteous phone manner.
Strong leadership qualities, interpersonal skills and desire to grow and develop team.
Must be flexible and comfortable managing multiple priorities, making quick decisions and judgment calls.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Domestic travel may be required.

PUMA supports over 14,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.For additional information, please contact: us-hrrecruiter@puma.com