Credit Analyst

at  Russel Metals

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an “as is” basis.

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

• Competitive base salary
• Profit-sharing plan
• Benefits program
• Pension plan
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Various incentive and recognition programs
• Bonuses
  We are currently seeking a motivated, results-oriented individual with high integrity for the position of Credit Analyst in our Winnipeg Regional Branch. This is a full time, 100% in-office position.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Regional Credit Manager you will be responsible for managing customer credit involving risk analysis and control through a variety of daily tasks & activities. Your main duties will include contacting clients to collect receivables, controlling order releases, credit granting and problem solving, all performed in respect of company policies and procedures.
To excel in this role, you must be a results-oriented communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Also you must possess solid analytical, organizational & relationship building skills. You must have credit granting and collection experience. A post-secondary degree in Business and Administration, Finance or in the Credit field is viewed as favorable. Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook is assumed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with customers in support of company’s goals and in compliance with company credit policy.
• Provide positive cash flow by achieving the monthly unit collection budget by contacting customers for collecting receivables.
• Protect the receivable asset with effective risk management by minimizing bad debts and maximizing sales.
• Conduct credit reviews for granting credit limit and terms of payment. Present analysis and supported recommendations to Regional Credit Manager when exceeding authority level.
• Apply continuous improvement to negotiation and collection techniques for optimizing collection of receivables and maintaining customer base.
• Promote and contribute to the success of our organization through healthy communication between the credit department and all other departments.
• Provide credit services to operations in a highly productive and efficient manner in respect of company policies.
• Routinely perform credit tasks, customer file & account maintenance, account reconciling & problem solving.
• Duty of confidentiality and accountability, report to Regional Credit Manager.

Education and Skills Required:

• Experience in credit analysis, collection of receivables and risk management.
• Effective communication (written and oral), negotiation and customer service skills.
• Time management and organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and handle well work volume.
• Strong judgment, investigative and analytical skills.
• Honest and team oriented, active at cultivating business & workplace relationships.
• Well versed with computer environment.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Post secondary education in the field of Credit, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration (viewed as favorable).

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with customers in support of company’s goals and in compliance with company credit policy.
• Provide positive cash flow by achieving the monthly unit collection budget by contacting customers for collecting receivables.
• Protect the receivable asset with effective risk management by minimizing bad debts and maximizing sales.
• Conduct credit reviews for granting credit limit and terms of payment. Present analysis and supported recommendations to Regional Credit Manager when exceeding authority level.
• Apply continuous improvement to negotiation and collection techniques for optimizing collection of receivables and maintaining customer base.
• Promote and contribute to the success of our organization through healthy communication between the credit department and all other departments.
• Provide credit services to operations in a highly productive and efficient manner in respect of company policies.
• Routinely perform credit tasks, customer file & account maintenance, account reconciling & problem solving.
• Duty of confidentiality and accountability, report to Regional Credit Manager