Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.
Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.
In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Credit Analyst located in Dallas, Texas.
Essential Job Duties:
- Analyze customer financial information and credit reports: Credit Risk Monitor, Credit Safe, 3A Credit, D&B, etc.
- Work/consult with the business and sales groups and senior management on credit decisions
- Responsible for approving new accounts as well as existing accounts consistent with associated risk and business objectives
- Counsel and advise on marginal risk accounts while maximizing sales
- Manage an effective collection program including prompt turnover of accounts receivable
- Review and approve sales contracts
- Participate in the credit association
- Assist with periodic audits, monthly credit reporting, and treasury function reporting
- Occasional domestic travel plus Canada
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (accounting, finance, or IT preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of corporate credit approval experience (chemicals or manufacturing industry preferred)
- Working knowledge of domestic finance, banking, accounting, and UCC filings
- Ability to implement aggressive collection practices while maximizing sales volume
- Excellent analytical skills in reviewing customer financial statements
- Knowledge of an ERP system (SAP preferred), reporting software (BW preferred) and efficient use of Word, Excel, and Outlook
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills; must be able to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with customers, internal sales
- and business personnel, conflict resolution
- Formal credit training, credit certificates/designations, or MBA a plus
- Supervisory experience of staff
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Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.
