Deductions Management Coordinator

About the role

The Deductions Coordinator will be responsible for effectively researching, analyzing, documenting, and resolving a variety of deduction claims in accordance with company standards and procedures. This position is in the Accounting department, reports to the Supervisor, Deductions, and is based in Dearborn, MI with a hybrid work classification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of deductions activities to develop and enforce strategies that maximize company cash flow and mitigate write offs of aged transactions.
• Maintain organized records of deductions and resolutions, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Interface with various business units to research the validity of deductions that identify root-cause and drive process improvement, while optimizing revenue.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Credit Analysts, Customer Care, Distribution and Logistics, Finance, Sales, Pricing and Vendor Compliance teams to deliver operational improvements that drive reductions to on-going aged items.
• Play an integral role to ensure follow up with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external business partners to facilitate open communication and resolve issues effectively.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree in finance or accounting discipline or equivalent professional experience.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in B2B Credit, Collections & Deductions environment
• Applied Knowledge of Deductions Processes and Procedures with strong analytical skills
• Experience with large ERP, SAP preferred (UDM Specific)
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills including Excel for report building and complex data manipulation (VLOOKUP, Formulas, Pivot Tables)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels including management and external parties
• Ability to prioritize work and effectively work on multiple tasks in a fast paced, demanding environment under strict timelines
• Prudent negotiation skills exemplifying sound judgement and decision-making ability
• Detail and process oriented with mindfulness of accuracy

Working conditions

Office environment, cubicle setting. Required extended periods of time sitting, standing, and typing on a computer. This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities. Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance for associates and their dependents. In addition to healthcare coverage, Carhartt provides short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Employees can also benefit from paid time off and designated paid holidays.