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Job Description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don’t have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply “reports up.” Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Credit Manager - West Chester, OH or Des Moines, IA

Summary:

The Credit Manager is responsible for overseeing the credit granting process, ensuring timely collections of outstanding accounts receivable, and minimizing credit risk. This role manages the evaluation of customer creditworthiness, sets credit limits, and develops policies to improve cash flow and mitigate risk, while maintaining positive customer relationships.

**Key Responsibilities** :

+ Manage a team of credit and collections staff, providing training, coaching, and performance management.

+ Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and oversee collection efforts to ensure timely payments.

+ Prepare regular reports and metrics on accounts receivable status, collections performance, and credit risk exposure for senior management.

+ Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to increase efficiency.

+ Partner with the Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve billing disputes and maintain strong customer relationships.

+ Coordinate with external collection agencies as needed to recover delinquent accounts.

+ Develop and implement credit policies and procedures to ensure sound risk management.

+ Analyze customer financial statements, credit reports, and payment history to determine creditworthiness.

+ Approve or recommend credit limits and terms for new and existing customers.

Skills and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

+ 5+ years of experience in credit, collections, or accounts receivable, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

+ Strong understanding of credit risk assessment and collections strategies.

+ Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

+ Effective leadership and team management abilities.

+ Strong collaborative skills with the ability to build positive relationships across departments and with customers.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) required. Experience working with ERP systems.

+ Experience in a B2B environment, especially in manufacturing, distribution, or similar industries.

Position: Full-time, Onsite

Targeted Salary: $90-110K

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ 401(k) matching

+ Dental insurance

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Vision insurance

_We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer._