Account Specialist ll - Deductions Resolution

Job Title: AccountSpecialist ll - Deductions Resolution

Division : ConsumerProducts Division

Location : Cranbury, NJ

Reports To: DepartmentManager

WhoWe Are:

Formore than a century, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientificexcellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and everyperson around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy,safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires intheir infinite diversity.

AtL'Oreal Consumers Products, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty,and for us, beauty has to be sustainable. Our division holds the world's #1beauty brand with L'Oreal Paris, the #1 makeup brand with Maybelline New York,the #1 natural brand with Garnier, as well as NYX Professional Makeup.

WhatYou Will Learn:

Thisrole drives changes and improvements to the supply chain by managing deductionresolutions. Facilitate these changes byworking with appropriate internal and external business partners. Work tostreamline internal deduction processes. Understanding when issues need to be escalated and provide appropriatesummarized information to suggest/enable decisions.

Tasks, duties andresponsibilities:

• Research numeroustypes of retailer deductions including, but not limited to violations, shortages,pricing, handling and returns. Determine root cause and appropriate actions forresolution
• Analyze trends inopen deductions on the A/R in order to reduce discrepancies and implementpermanent resolutions to drive improvements and results
• Improveend-to-end supply chain processes
• Prepare monthlyreports for Management, maintaining the A/R system by offsetting approvedchargebacks and preparing adjustments for valid deductions
• Prepareprofessional quality emails and spreadsheets for communicating with keycustomers and Sales on the status of open deductions, including requests forrepayment of invalid deductions
• Lead projects toimprove the efficiency of deductions processing and increase standardizationamongst accounts
• Represent supplychain at variety of divisional meetings and collaborate with internal andexternal partners of the supply chain
• Communicateeffectively with key account directors, sales AVPs, finance directors and AVPsto resolve open deductions and ensure they are accrued on the P/L according tothe budgets and negotiated contracts
• Collaborate withthe credit team to proactively resolve deductions and reduce open items on theA/R
• Collaborate withcash application to improve deduction coding and application
• Negotiate withretailers to resolve open deductions on the A/R

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalentrequired. 4-year college degree in Finance, Supply Chain or other Businessrelated discipline preferred.
• Experience in or exposure to SupplyChain preferably with accounts receivable/financial experience
• Proficient skills in Excel, Word andOutlook
• Excellent analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication,interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projectssimultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to work in a fast paced,team-oriented environment
• Flexibility to work occasionalextended hours as required
• Ability to present data collected andanalyzed to upper management
• Dependable and reliable self-starter
• Ability to handle multiple projectssimultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Ability to seek effective andefficient ways to achieve results
• Ability to build and maintain positiverelationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to influence internal andexternal stakeholders
• Strong critical-thinking skills
• Understanding when issues need to beescalated and provide summarized information to suggest/enable decisions

Asan integral part of our culture at L'Oreal, wellness is at our core. We notonly offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we alsooffer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally,you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance!Employees receive a stipend for L'Oreal products as well as VIP Access toL'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such asMonthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

What's In It For You:• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, PaidVacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays &More!)• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal'sInternal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)• Learning & Development Opportunities(Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, MentorshipPrograms, & More!)• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks andInnovation Squads)• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don'tmeet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building adiverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this rolebut your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listedin the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be theright candidate for this or other roles!

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