Credit Management Officer

Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steel. With 13 000 employees from 47 nationalities and a production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes, we are a truly international force. Our industrial network spans six main plants in Brazil, Belgium, and France, serving customers in over 40 countries. We provide innovative solutions for the world’s most demanding technical needs.

Description

Are you a decisive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment? Aperam is looking for a Credit Management Officer to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in balancing financial risk management with excellent customer service. You will handle the daily management of order and delivery stop codes for our main European mills and distribution centers, ensuring smooth operations while maintaining strong financial integrity.

Responsibilities

Credit Control & Order Management

• Stop Code Resolution: Daily handling of stop codes at both order and delivery levels for our main European mills and distribution centers

• Risk Analysis: Analyze blocked orders by checking total exposure (open orders + open invoices) against credit limits, reviewing overdues, and evaluating next due dates to determine if an order can be safely released

• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with the central team regarding customer account statuses or required credit limit adjustments.

• Pro Forma Management: Validate and create Pro Forma invoices for Spain & Italy, and closely monitor the entire pro forma workflow (from invoice to payment and shipment unblocking)

Data Integrity & Systems

• Master Data Management: Create and maintain accurate, up-to-date customer master data for Aperam Precision in SAP

• Workflow Validation: Maintain workflow validations for new clients created in SAP for Aperam Stainless Europe, coordinating closely with global data governance teams

• ERP Interactions: Navigate complex interactions between SAP and other internal ERP systems (Sidonie/V300), delicately balancing conflicting system objectives 

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

• Audit Support: Prepare audit questions and compile documentation support (including listing invoices and shipping documents) to ensure compliance for internal and external audits

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a reliable partner for shipping departments all over Europe, providing fast replies and prioritizing urgent requests

• Proactively engage with finance teams and customer service stakeholders to resolve issues smoothly and improve the overall customer experience

Competencies

Experience & Technical Skills

• Experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or a similar financial role within an international environment

• Experience in SAP; experience with Sidonie/V300  is a major plus

• Understanding of credit risk, financial exposure analysis, and master data governance

• Excellent command of English (written and verbal). Proficiency in another European language (French, German, Dutch, Italian, or Spanish) is highly preferred
   

Behavioral Competencies

• Result & Solution-Oriented: You act with purpose, focus on achieving objectives, and prefer practical solutions to complex problems

• Decisive & Responsible: You take ownership of your tasks, work independently, and can confidently make risk-based decisions under time pressure

• Organized & Detailed: You possess strong time management skills, maintain a clear overview of priorities, and work meticulously to ensure zero-error data integrity

• Resilient & Adaptable: You stay calm under pressure, quickly adapt to shifting priorities, and manage stakeholder expectations smoothly

• Team Player: You combine a strong collaborative spirit with a customer-oriented mindset

Our offer

• Stable employment in a professional and modern environment

• Real influence on shaping data processes within the company

• Growth opportunities under the guidance of an experienced manager

• A friendly atmosphere based on mutual support and clear communication

• Bonus system

Benefits, including:

• Training programs

• Private medical care

• Group Insurance

• Pension Savings Plan (PPE)

• Contribution towards glasses

• Numerous sports gamification initiatives

• Employee referral program

• Company Social Benefits Fund, including holiday subsidies and Christmas & Easter vouchers

• Meal voucher card

• Employee referral program

Compensation
Depending on experience and level of commitment, the base salary is expected to range from PLN 6,500 to PLN 7,300 gross.

Contract Type
Employment contract (Umowa o pracę)

Work Mode
Hybrid working model. During the probation period (3 months), you will work from the office daily. After the probation period, there is the possibility to work 2 days from home and 3 days from the office, with flexible starting hours.

What does our recruitment process look like?

If your CV matches our expectations, you can expect:

1. A phone call or email from Paulina Saja from the HR department to schedule an online meeting (www.linkedin.com/in/paulina-saja-861671195)

2. An online meeting with Paulina Saja to get to know each other better

3. A safety test, because safety is our number one priority at Aperam

4. A meeting with the Hiring Manager

At the end of the process, you can expect either an offer or written information/feedback with thanks for your participation.