National Credit Coordinator (100% Remote) at US Foods

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice, DistributionIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Associates degree or Credit Business Associate (CBA) Certification (Desired)
  • 2 years’ data entry experience working in Credit/Collections performing account-related tasks

Responsibilities

  • Makes credit decisions and establishes payment terms within assigned authorities per Corporate Credit Policy Matrix
  • Collects on national/large complex delinquent accounts and maintains portfolio for accuracy
  • Monitors and controls customer account applications/set ups for ownership linkage ensuring national or local account exposures are linked with the same ownership ID for aggregation purposes
  • Ensures proper and complete documentation is obtained, analyzes and suggests/approves credit terms for new customer accounts based on Credit Policy matrix
  • Sets up customer accounts and secures proper credit approvals for terms
  • Gathers financial and other credit information to be used in risk analysis to develop/modify credit limits for potential/existing customers
  • Establishes root cause delinquency and maintains communication with sellers and/or USF customers within assigned portfolio to ensure expeditious collections of issues with rapid resolution of past due accounts
  • Manages customer accounts receivable for terms compliance and ensures skipped invoices, short paid invoices, credit memos, and unapplied cash are resolved timely
  • Creates amicable, effective payment plans on past due accounts and follows protocol for courtesy and demand letters as necessary to effect proper collection
  • Prepares annual credit reviews/write-ups and recommends credit limits in accordance with the Corporate Credit Policy
  • Assists manager or supervisor to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls
  • Follows collection guidelines for accounts related to a GPO
  • Makes recommendations or assists other team members to assign and provide documentation of uncollectible accounts to the centralized third-party collections group at the Support Office; may code and recommend accounts for write-off
  • Assists with credit reporting requirements
  • Participates in special projects or tasks as assigned/requested by manager or supervisor
  • Performs other duties as assigned by manager
  • Updates personal Individual Development Plan (IDP) and prepares for check-ins with leader
  • Engages in formal US Foods performance management process
  • Strives to learn and benchmark against industry trends as well as be engaged in industry peer groups
  • Pursues other personal learning and development initiatives

Skills

Credit Analysis
Collections
Customer Setup
Payment Terms Negotiation
Account Monitoring
Credit Policy
Documentation
Financial Analysis

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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