Credit Manager - Midwest

Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Its integrated portfolio of companies includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Simplot has major operations in nine countries with products and services available to customers worldwide. 

Summary

The Credit Manager position will be responsible for the National Credit function and associated Simplot priorities (Turf & Horticulture). This role will maximize quality sales, influence credit decisions, collect accounts timely, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed and oversee Credit Analyst assigned in the region. The Credit Manager will provide Area Financial Services coast-to-coast across the Nation (including Hawaii).

Although the role is remote, it is preferred that eligible candidates must be residing within the Central Time Zone and within close proximity of major airport to meet the 25% travel expectations within this region. CST and Midwest region may include, but not limited to, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennesseee, Illinois, Alabamaa, Mississippi, Michigan, Texas and/or Missouri. A company vehicle will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial strengths/weaknesses of prospective and existing customers determine eligibility forcredit, financing, or related services.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with a creditable information network.
• Develops, implements, and manages effective collection procedures in accordance with established creditpolicies.
• Manages collections process to ensure proper sending of follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past dueaccounts, and referral of accounts to collection agencies.
• Provides insight for the updating of the credit policy as to new concepts and procedures.
• Analyzes and recommends specific reserves for bad debt expense (when assigned).
• Understands, communicates, and implements Simplot's Credit Policy and Procedures.
• Assists in providing and interpreting credit information for management and others as required.
• Remains informed of agricultural trends, changes, and practices.
• Oversees 2 Credit Analysts within region

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

• 5+ years related experience and/or training in Credit Management and Financial Services.
• Ag Finance experience preferred but not required.
• Turf & Horticulture experience preferred.

Required Certifications

Other Information

Candidates must live within close proximity to major airport for travel expectations to//from Region (wtihin 50 miles preferred)

Job Requisition ID:  26260

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Location(s): Remote - USA, Remote - Chicago, Remote - Houston, Remote - Indianapolis, Remote - Kansas City, Remote - Louisville, Remote - Nashville, Remote - New Orleans, Remote - St. Louis, Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $85,000-$100,000. Plus annual incentive plan eligibility.
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance

Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**