Credit & Trade Manager

Job Title:
Credit & Trade ManagerLocation:
Cambridge, ON (Headquarters)Reports to:
Chief Finance Officer (CFO) with dotted line to Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company DescriptionJamesway Chick Master Incubator Company Inc. is a global provider of commercial Poultry Incubation Products and Services. Jamesway is a privately held company, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and operates subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom and China.
Jamesway is a leader in the poultry industry, committed to innovation and excellence. We specialize in developing state-of-the-art incubation products that meet the evolving needs of the poultry sector. Our team is driven by a passion for delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative solutions that empower our customers.
Today, Jamesway is one of the top three brands worldwide in Poultry Incubation and has a customer base reaching every corner of the world.
Position Description & ScopeReporting to the CFO with a dotted-line relationship to the CEO, the Credit & Trade Manager is responsible for leading the Company’s global credit, accounts receivable and trade finance function, while serving as a strategic commercial partner to Sales. This role protects the Company’s cash and working capital while enabling profitable growth by developing innovative payment structures for customers around the world.This role will lead a customer-focused Accounts Receivable team, provide executive guidance on global credit risk and trade finance, and work closely with Sales, Operations, banking partners and Export Development Canada (EDC) to remove commercial barriers.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the global credit and Accounts Receivable function, Credit Risk Management, invoice & billing, payment collection & cash application, dispute Resolution, reconciliation, and effective management reporting.
Develop credit policies, approval authorities and governance while approving credit facilities within delegated authority.
Monitor receivables, bad debt exposure and customer, country, sovereign and political risk across the global portfolio.
Review aged receivables, recommend bad debt provisions and approve write-offs within delegated authority.
Provide subject matter expertise in international trade finance, including: Bank Guarantees,
Performance Bonds, Bid Bonds and Advance Payment Guarantees.
Partner with Sales and Operations to identify payment or credit issues early and support quotations, shipments and customer relationships.
Develop commercially viable payment structures and alternative solutions that balance customer needs with Company risk.
Advise on complex international transactions, including letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees, bonds, credit insurance, export documentation and trade finance solutions.
Support negotiations with customers, agents, banks, insurers and other commercial partners.
Maintain strategic relationships with TD, Commerzbank and other financial institutions regarding trade finance and credit solutions.
Manage the executive relationship with EDC, including policy renewals, governance and expanded use of export credit solutions.
Develop, coach and mentor the Accounts Receivable team while fostering a commercially minded, customer-focused and accountable culture.
Drive continuous improvement and automation within SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
10+ years of progressive experience in international credit, trade finance, export finance or commercial banking.
Demonstrated experience with global manufacturing and international customers.
Expert knowledge of Letters of Credit and international payment mechanisms.
Foster effective relationships with external customers’ payment functions.
Provide appropriate support from banking and credit insurance partners.
Collaborative & build close partnerships with key internal partners – Sales, Order Management, Logistics.
Posses strong, proactive communication strategies.
Promote standardized, streamlined processes & possess strategic, analytical thinking mindset.
Excellent Time Management skills for credit approvals and minimizing shipment delays caused by payment or documentation issues.
Experience leading Accounts Receivable teams.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (preferred).
CPA, CFA, CTP or similar designation is an asset.
Why Join Us?
A collaborative and supportive team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the poultry industry.
Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth and Education Reimbursement.
RRSP matching program.
Comprehensive health, dental & extended benefits to support wellbeing & success.
3-weeks vacation to start, Stat holidays + 2 Floater Days.
Company social events: BBQ, golf tournament, etc.
Jamesway is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At Jamesway, we’re more than a workplace – we’re a community. We empower our people with opportunities to grow, celebrate our collaborative culture and strive to make a meaningful impact.
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