Credit & Master Data Specialist

About RS Group

Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we’re the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses.

We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer’s challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.

We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better.

These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.

Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.

Join our dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional customer service.

About the role

Role Purpose

The Credit and Master Data Agent plays a crucial role in managing credit processes and maintaining accurate master data records within the finance department. This position involves evaluating credit applications, setting credit limits, monitoring credit accounts, and ensuring data integrity in master data systems. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of credit principles and master data management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate credit applications and assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
• Establish and adjust credit limits based on credit analysis and company policies.
• Monitor and analyze credit accounts to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Review and maintain accurate customer master data records in ERP or CRM systems.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate credit decisions and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and customer service teams to resolve credit-related issues.
• Conduct periodic reviews and updates of credit and master data to reflect changes in customer status or business conditions.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on credit and master data activities as required.
• Support audits and internal controls related to credit and master data management.

How I make a difference in this role

1. By conducting thorough credit assessments and monitoring accounts closely
2. By maintaining accurate and up-to-date master data records
3. By Providing prompt and accurate responses to credit inquiries and issues.
4. By ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in credit management
5. By collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams such as finance, sales, and customer service ensures coordinated efforts in resolving issues and meeting customer needs.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Credit Analyst, Credit Coordinator, or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of credit principles, credit risk assessment, and credit management practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written in English.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and CRM software preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of master data management principles and practices is a plus.

Essential Qualifications (Must be evidenced at offer stage)

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.