Supervises the Area Credit function; administers the credit policy and procedures governing the credit activities of the Area; assists in managing the investigation of credit risks and approvals of credit terms extensions and limits. 

Analyze credit risk, determine credit worthiness of potential customers and approve terms and limits for new Area customer accounts; ensure proper and complete documentation is obtained for all new accounts. 

Assists in managing the open account receivable portfolio to insure prompt and timely collection of all open items, when necessary, design and implement payment plans or Notes receivable on past due accounts; initiate, monitor and manage the filing of UCCs or other security interest filings, when necessary. 

Assist in managing customer credit issues/resolutions with the Sales Department, deciding which accounts are deemed uncollectible within the Area and assigning them to the Third Party Collections group at the corporate office. 

Report on Area AR Reserve. 

Manage to Best Practice work streams and processes.   

Assist Credit Manager with compliance of all regulatory requirements including internal Sarbanes Oxley controls. 

Support staff of 3 Area Credit Coordinators. 

Required travel 5-10%.