Associate Manager - Credit Control at Avery Dennison

Gurgaon, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Credit Risk Management, Collections Processes, Financial Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Negotiation Skills, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Excel Proficiency, Reporting, Risk Analysis, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Customer Service

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAILAND, AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM. Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and analytical Associate Credit Manager to oversee and manage our company’s credit and collections process. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating creditworthiness, setting credit limits, minimizing credit risk, and ensuring timely collection of receivables to optimize working capital. This role is critical to maintaining healthy cash flow in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Credit Business Partnering:- Evaluate credit data and financial statements of customers to determine creditworthiness. Set and periodically review credit limits for new and existing customers. Approve or reject credit applications based on company policies and risk assessments. Driving Collection and DSO plan. Preparation of AOP plan for DSO, Quarterly /Monthly Collection Forecast Regular customer visits & relationship management Direct Follow ups with major and delaying customers for collection. Ensuring customers pay on time and negotiating restructuring & repayment plans Monitor customer account details for delayed payments and other irregularities. Receivables & Collections Ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices in coordination with the sales and accounts receivable teams Negotiate repayment plans and resolve billing disputes in a professional manner. Reduce overdue receivables and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) to meet company targets. Month End closing / Reporting and Analytics Analyze potential bad debts exposure and provide pre-alerts Presenting monthly update in the leadership meeting Setting up and driving the process for settlement of Disputed Invoices Setting up and reviewing the credit limits of customers and documentation as per policy Ensuring monthly closing entries done correct and timely Reviewing of debtors aging and proposing the action plan including write off of non-recoverable amounts Preparation of Receivable and various MIS -Scheme Movement , Bad debt Movement. Risk Analysis & Reporting Conduct regular credit risk analysis and maintain risk scoring models. Prepare and present reports on credit exposures, customer payment behavior and aging of accounts. Recommend improvements to credit policies and procedures to reduce credit risk. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Sales, Customer Support, and Legal teams to balance sales growth and credit risk. Support order-to-cash cycle efficiency, including credit approvals and payment terms. Compliance & Documentation Ensure adherence to internal credit policies and external regulatory requirements. Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all credit decisions and collections activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance and CA/CA Inter/CMA. Strong understanding of credit risk management, collections processes, and trade credit insurance. Additional Information Experience implementing or optimizing credit policy and scoring systems. Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience of credit handling including interaction with customers Good Knowledge of Advance Excel,Google sheet, Google Slides Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices Monitor and timely review the credit granting and updating process Travel to Key customers to maintain / establish relations Personally own the movement and credit worthiness of key customers Manage corporate financing program and recommendations for DSO improvement Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to create and process financial spreadsheets (e.g. in Excel)

Responsibilities

The Associate Manager - Credit Control will oversee the credit and collections process, evaluate creditworthiness, set credit limits, and ensure timely collection of receivables. This role is essential for maintaining healthy cash flow and minimizing credit risk in a fast-paced environment.