Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for credit and collections? We’re currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Credit Analyst to join our team at our Mississauga office.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting our company’s credit policies and sales objectives by managing customer portfolios, assessing creditworthiness, and ensuring timely collections. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and build strong relationships with clients to resolve disputes, manage risk, and help drive consistent cash flow.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day to day collections, account file reviews, releasing of credit held orders and recommendations of credit worthiness.
• Develop and maintain key account relationships in support of company goals, credit policies and sales objectives
• Ensure established unit budgets are met to create/maintain positive cash flow and protect organization asset base
• Review credit limit/terms within level of authority by ensuring proper research and analysis is performed and provide detailed business intelligence in support of major line increases for the Regional Credit Manager
• Apply continuous improvement to collection techniques and strategies to meet regional targets and goals
• Promote and contribute to the success of partnership between all departments through continuous communication
• Develop rapport and strengthen relationships with customers. Address claims and disputes resolution quickly and effectively
• Ensure that credit services are provided in a highly professional, productive and efficient manner
• Minimize bad debt by identifying and managing customer portfolios
• Contribute to the profitability of the region by ensuring continuous cash-flow by converting receivables into cash.
• Handle general credit administrative duties such as month end reporting, billing, and correspondence related to credit management.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) years Credit & Collections experience.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, time management, organizational and decision-making skills
• Honest and team oriented, active at cultivating business & workplace relationships
• Well versed in Microsoft Office suite
• Previous experience working with confidential information
• Attention to detail.

Preferable:

• Post-secondary education in the field of Finance or Business Administration
• CCP designation or enrollment in CCP program with the Credit Institute of Canada preferred

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a successful credit and criminal check.

Russel Metals offers a competitive compensation plan that includes a competitive base salary, attractive profit-sharing plan, comprehensive benefits program and various incentive and recognition programs.

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.