Senior Key Accounts Coordinator

Job Description

Description

Our Pet Distribution Segment is hiring a Senior Key Accounts Coordinator in the Louisville, KY area. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Account Receivable and Accounting Functions Act as liaison between Central Pet Accounts Receivable department and FDM customers as well as Central Pet FDM managers, sales support, merchandisers and the leadership team. Coordinate resolution for billing issues related to invoices, deductions and pricing including but not limited to opening claims directly with vendors and / or disputing with customers. Work in customer information portals for AR resolution and reporting for Kroger, Giant Eagle, and Schnucks.

• Run Kroger weekly 895 inbound EDI data and report to the FDM team and operations team all item short pays and item pricing discrepancies. Work directly with CP FDM leadership as an immediate remedy to avoid negative adverse financial impacts.
• Process direct Prelude system invoice adjustments weekly using Krogers 895 data.
• Verify accuracy of customers AR statements monthly and execute resolution for any past due balances / credits.
• Directly work with the manufactures and help manage the internal processes for promotional funding and programs including submitting claims and documentation to vendors for credits.
• Maintain Krogers reserve funds account and the backup documents that are used to cover non-vendor billed AR activity including post audits from Kroger, inventory adjustments in Prelude and labor costs involved in functions completed by company or third-party merchandisers for non-Vendor billed activity.

Inventory Oversight Assist Central Pet purchasing for item ordering activities for FDM customers.

Customer Data Information Integrity

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Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Companys innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.