Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.
Job Summary
The Credit Analyst supports credit and customer data operations by maintaining account information, processing customer setup and maintenance requests, resolving system and workflow exceptions, and coordinating with credit managers and cross-functional teams. This role helps ensure accurate customer records, data integrity, timely communication, and operational support across credit-related systems and processes.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Perform testing and validation activities as needed during system upgrades, process changes, and peak support periods.
- Assign customer account maintenance requests and assist internal teams with related errors, questions, and issue resolution.
- Complete customer setup and maintenance requests and support increased activity as data requirements evolve.
- Process large-scale customer account changes and support the setup of newly acquired customer records.
- Provide system support by identifying missing or incomplete information, coordinating with Credit Managers, and updating records as needed to support downstream processing.
- Route operational emails, returned mail, and messages from shared credit mailboxes to the appropriate Credit Managers or internal contacts.
- Handle customer communication requests and complete mail merge activities for outbound correspondence.
- Complete monthly support team KPI reporting and forward failed invoices or statements to Credit Managers for account updates.
- Resolve data errors, assist with data cleanup activities when requested, and address operational workflow exceptions.
- Review daily account synchronization reports to verify alignment across systems and make corrections as needed.
- Communicate with Credit Managers regarding undelivered automated emails and update shared team resources as needed.
- Direct incoming messages from general credit mailboxes and route responses to payment reminder emails appropriately.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in credit, finance, customer data management, shared services, or a related operational support field
- Experience maintaining customer account data and supporting workflow-driven processes in enterprise systems
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, customer data platforms, or similar business applications preferred
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data discrepancies, system errors, and process exceptions
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a high-volume environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with Credit Managers and other internal business partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, for reporting, mail merge, and routine business communications
- Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and commitment to process improvement and team support
Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.
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Skills Required
- 1+ years of experience in credit, finance, customer data management, shared services, or a related operational support field
- Experience maintaining customer account data and supporting workflow-driven processes in enterprise systems
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, customer data platforms, or similar business applications
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data discrepancies, system errors, and process exceptions
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a high-volume environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with Credit Managers and other internal business partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, for reporting, mail merge, and routine business communications
- Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and commitment to process improvement and team support
Core & Main Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as broad, with preventative care fully covered and options including HSA-eligible medical, dental, vision, disability, mental-health support, and life insurance. This breadth is often described as solid and a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities, supported by financial-wellbeing tools. These elements signal emphasis on long-term savings and financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits encompass paid maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, and domestic-partner coverage. Policies are characterized as understanding of family situations, helping employees manage time-off needs.
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What We Do
Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain, and fire protection products in the United States, serving contractors and municipalities with solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure.
