Reporting to the Team lead, Sales Finance, the Deductions Specialist coordinates and manages all aspects of customer deductions and resolves within specified deadlines, while supporting key metrics & KPI’s. Works to streamline internal deduction processes. Understanding when issues need to be escalated and provide appropriate summarized information to suggest/enable decisions. Supports Finance & Sales Teams in cross-functional responsibilities. Mix of transactional tasks, analytical and strategic thinking and projects as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with different stakeholders to ensure prioritization of critical items and tracking deductions end-to-end
Maintain relationship with customers in obtaining appropriate information to process deductions
Work closely with Sales Team and Sales Finance team to ensure deductions are properly coded
Present weekly analysis of open deduction and provide action plan for resolution of each deduction
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for every transaction performed
Make recommendations and champion opportunities to improve performance
Participate in cross-functional projects to implement continuous improvement projects
Seek support of the collections team in the process of applying the customer payments to the appropriate invoices
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
1-3 years deduction resolution experience preferred in CPG
Proficient in oral and written communication skills
Strong PC Knowledge (Word and Outlook) and highly proficient in Excel
High degree of organization and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain a high level of productivity, and has a strong sense of urgency & initiative
Experience with Telus Trade Pro (Deduction system) and SAP (ERP system) an asset.
Proven ability to work independently & take ownership
Decision making – moderate impact depending on the situation
Supervision – moderate to intermittent
Rewards Package:
The standard hiring range for this role is $47K-$60K CAD per annum with a 5% performance-based bonus. The final agreement upon salary may vary based on market location and factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a competitive rewards package for our employees as well as a growth-oriented work environment. This includes not only the opportunity to sample our premium chocolate products but the following:
Health and Dental Plan
Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Corporate Gym Discount Rates
Wellness Program
Chocolate!
We thank all those who have applied, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Lindt is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Please contact our Human Resources department for more information.
This position will involve the use of AI tools to help screen, assess, or select applicants. This posting is for a new position.
Why Lindt Canada? Join our winning culture and become part of our team of passionate and dynamic individuals in our journey to become the leader in the Canadian chocolate market. Our environment characterizes personal commitment, drive, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit, working together as one team to reach outstanding results. We encourage, recognize and reward innovation, personal initiative, leadership and accountability throughout the organization. We are recognized as a Great Place to Work so come and grow your career with us, it’s a pretty sweet deal. To learn more about our winning culture, visit https://careers.lindtcanada.ca and or follow us on LinkedIn
Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During more than 170 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 production sites in Europe and the USA, and distribution and sales companies on four continents.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years of deduction resolution experience, preferably in consumer packaged goods
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Strong PC knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain high productivity
- Strong sense of urgency and initiative
- Experience with Telus Trade Pro deduction system
- Experience with SAP ERP system
- Ability to work independently and take ownership
What We Do
The Lindt & Sprüngli Group - premium chocolate for more than 175 years Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During 175 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate. The beginnings of Lindt & Sprüngli are in 1845, when father and son for the first time manufactured solid chocolate in their small confectionery Sprüngli & Son, at that time yet a partnership. Since then, the company has gone through many different eras, but the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for making chocolate that drove both the Sprüngli family as well as Rodolphe Lindt, when he invented the first truly melting chocolate and later on sold his business to Sprüngli, are still alive. Today, quality chocolate products by Lindt & Sprüngli are made at 12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are distributed by 36 subsidiaries and branch offices, in more than 530 own stores, and also via a comprehensive network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. With more than 14,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.2 billion in 2023.
