Assistant Credit Manager

Assistant Credit Manager will assist the Credit Manager and BMC operations to minimize credit risk of current and potential customers. Manage credit and collection process and will supervise a team of employees.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results.  Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Manage and support the credit and collection team in the day-to-day operations. Collaborate with the operations group concerning any issues with customers.
• Collaborate with the Credit team during the Credit Manager’s absence, adjusting responsibilities as needed to meet operational demands.
• Manage, monitor, and pursue collection of customer accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Analyze credit risk associated with delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate actions.
• Review and approve credit overrides in accordance with company policy.
• Approve or reject sales orders based on the established credit approval process.
• Investigate and resolve customer payment issues through research and collaboration.
• Prepare and present materials for credit meetings and conduct credit training sessions for the organization.
• Drive increased utilization of CAT Card financing solutions.
• Ensure BillTrust accuracy and utilization.
• Manage the lien process to protect company interests and ensure compliance.
• Support various credit-related functions and projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of previous experience in collection of accounts, previous knowledge of extension of credit, loan processing, credit scoring, and risk management required. Banking experience preferred.
• Previous experience handling bonds, liens, and insurance claims.
• MS Access, MS Excel, and MS Word experience required.
• Ability to maintain and project professionalism when working with internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage stress in a professional manner. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently of others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside throughout the year.
• Requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computers and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.