At Brenntag, we value collaboration, integrity, and innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our financial processes and contribute to a culture that prioritizes efficiency and strong partnerships.
Work location: Łódź, city center
Hybrid model: 3 days in the office
The Junior Credit Control Specialist (German speaking from Austria / Switzerland) is responsible for managing customer credit risk and ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances. The role focuses on assessing creditworthiness, resolving credit holds, and minimizing bad debts while maintaining compliance with company policies. Through close collaboration with Sales and internal stakeholders, the position supports stable cash flow and high customer satisfaction.
This role will be performed in a transition environment; experience in transition or migration projects is considered a strong asset.
Deliver an efficient credit control service in compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting principles
Monitor outstanding balances and support timely cash collection to minimize overdue receivables and bad debts
Review and assess credit requests for new and existing customers
Analyze customer financial statements, credit history, and risk exposure
Review customer orders and resolve credit hold issues in coordination with Sales and Customer Service
Ensure timely payment of debts and support the provision of doubtful debts
Prepare monthly credit control reports and relevant ad-hoc analysis
Identify recurring issues or credit risks and propose improvement actions
Adhere to agreed service levels, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Act as a strong team player and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders
Experience in Collections, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable
Solid understanding of credit risk assessment and receivables management
Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel)
Industry or shared services experience is an advantage
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience
Mandatory hands-on experience in Credit Control (not limited to Cash Application or Collections)
Experience in transition or migration projects is a strong asset
Experience in accounting is considered an advantage
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English as well as German language skills (Level B)
Work in an international environment within a market-leading company.
A real impact on business processes and shaping the growth strategy in Poland.
A high degree of independence, with the freedom to take initiatives and make decisions.
Flexible working hours – start your day anytime between 7:00 and 10:00 AM CET
Hybrid work model – enjoy 2 days of remote work per week
Private healthcare (Medicover) plus group life insurance
MyBenefit cafeteria platform, including Multisport card access
Continuous development support – free language courses and access to an e-learning platform to grow your skills
Employee Assistance Program – confidential psychological support whenever you need it
Performance-based annual bonus, along with additional occasional rewards
Attractive pension program and eyeglasses refund
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
Skills Required
- Experience in Collections, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable
- Solid understanding of credit risk assessment and receivables management
- Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel)
- Mandatory hands-on experience in Credit Control
- Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and German
What We Do
We are the global market leader in full-line range of chemical & ingredient products and value-added services. Our more than 17,500 employees provide tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions. Our full-line portfolio comprises specialty and industrial chemicals and ingredients of a world-class supplier base. Building on our long-standing experience, unmatched global reach and local excellence, we work closely alongside our partners to make their business more successful. We operate a unique global network with about 600 locations in 72 countries.
