Promotion Payment Specialist

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Role Summary    

Reporting to Finance, the role of the Promotion Payment Specialist is to review, research and resolve customer trade and non-trade deductions.  Obtain backup documentation to validate claims and determine next steps. Process credit memos in a timely manner to prevent aging.  Analyze trends and communicate effectively with field sales and brokers to investigate on-going issues, identify root causes, and prevent aging. Utilize SAP and High Radius DMS systems to manage the deduction workload and reduce the DDO.  Participate in projects and audits pertaining to Promotion Payments processes and procedures.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities                                           

• Follow up on aging deductions with cross functional teams, carriers, or warehouses, for current and on-going issues and to prevent deductions from aging.

• Request POD’s and submit freight claim requests to logistics department.

• Communicate via email and customer portals, providing key details to investigate and obtain status of open deductions and backup documentation.

• Identify root causes and implement measures to prevent and reduce deductions.

• Investigate OS&D claims, backup documentation and other dispute attributes to determine next steps.

• Issue credit and debit memos or apply return credits to deductions when applicable.

• Provide supporting evidence for auditors and demonstrate processes.

• Assist with special projects and project implementations.

Education and Experience                                                          

• High School degree required.  Associates or B.S. degree from an accredited institution preferred or 3-5 years equivalent work experience. 

• Minimum of two years’ experience in A/R or related accounting function.

• Experience processing credit memos and obtaining documentation.

Skills and Competencies

• Highly organized, team-oriented individual who is willing to learn.

• Excellent computer skills – Excel and Customer portals.

• Experience with SAP, High Radius and Siebel a plus.

• Strong time management skills and ability to adhere to month end timelines.

• Strong research and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with others, both internally and externally.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $47,900-75,100. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity.  Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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