Credit Specialist

Ferguson Enterprises•Metairie, LA

5d•$22 - $32

About The Position

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Overall Job Objective: The Credit Specialist will be managing a portfolio of process focused customers and national accounts

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in credit management or similar roles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
Knowledge of Bectran, Billtrust, Cash App, PowerBI, and Levelset platforms.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and use Ferguson's inventory, logistics, and customer relationship management systems.

Responsibilities

Manage customers utilizing portals for purchase order delivery, invoicing, and payment, and handle a wide variety of credit and collection functions.
Monitor invoice status and root cause issues within portals like Ariba, Coupa, Taulia, etc., and collaborate with EDI/E-Business for new or updated invoice submission automation/integration needs.
Handle sophisticated, large, or difficult credit accounts, ensuring positive customer relations and minimizing outstanding debts.
Maintain consistency between credit and collection activities and the organization's overall customer relations strategy.
Implement credit policies to maintain an acceptable risk level, prompt repayments, minimize losses, and efficiently collect arrears.
Contact customers regarding delinquent payments, prepare reports reflecting credit and collection status, and identify/address problem debts.
Participate in associate meetings, communicate concerns to management, and spend time strengthening internal and external relationships.
Support enterprise business and sales objectives through efficient performance of job responsibilities.