Specialist - Credit & Collections - German Speaker Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: The Credit and Collections team is responsible for managing activities related to dunning, collections, dispute resolution, and credit management. They aim to deliver excellence in their work and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure a stable business platform for Adidas in Europe. Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely collection of receivables, resolve non-payment issues, and accurately allocate payments. Manage customer relationships, including problem resolution and root cause analysis. Regularly assess and mitigate customer credit risk. Analyze and propose actions on credit block deliveries. Provide insights on accounts receivable to leadership and stakeholders. Track and follow up on disputes until resolved. Identify and support improvement opportunities. Keep desktop procedures updated according to standards and policies. Key Relationships: Work closely with teams like Cash Application, Sales, Finance, and Customer Data. Required Skills & Abilities: Strong finance acumen, SAP, and Excel experience. Experience in a Shared Service environment. Proficiency in English and German. Attention to detail, customer orientation, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Self-motivation, curiosity, and a growth mindset. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Over 2 years of relevant experience in accounting or corporate finance. AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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