Senior Deductions Specialist

Company: Promotion In Motion Inc
Location: Park Ridge
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

The incumbent partners with internal and external parties including Customer Service, Sales, Brokers and Accounting to quickly identify and resolve high volume trade deductions in AFS/Exceedra.

• Accountable for analyzing and reconciling all trade deductions.
• Identify root causes and collaborate with internal depts and third party teams to expedite any dispute resolution within customer constraints.
• Meets or exceeds targeted resolution metrics, reducing open aging, bad debt reserve exposure and other quantitative targets.
• Trend analysis on invalid deduction activity that leads to insights on efficiency and effectiveness of deduction management.
• Provide guidance, leadership and mentoring to fellow team members.
• Provide recommended solutions and assist with process flow supporting a longer term vision.
• Identify Items/PPGs sold to respective customer through various sales reports.
• Validate promotions in AFS/Exceedra, confirming all parameters are met and appropriate approvals issued.
• Attach all necessary documentation in AFS/Exceedra to meet Dept and Audit standards.
• Maintain detailed spreadsheets as well as updating workflow in AFS/Exceedra on all open items on customer portfolio.
• Assess first actions needed as soon as deductions are generated.
• Assist in special projects as needed.
  • Minimum of 5 yrs. experience in Trade Deduction Resolution.
  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
  • Experience with major CPG retailers (Preferred).
  • Experience with AFS/Exceedra and M3/INFOR (Preferred).
  • Proficient computer, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Excel including pivot tables and V-lookups.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and a willingness to learn new things.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with various individuals and teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines to enhance the business and in keeping with PIMs values and culture.PIM123

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