At Brenntag, we value collaboration, integrity, and innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our financial processes and contribute to a culture that prioritizes efficiency and strong partnerships.
The Credit Control Specialist is responsible for managing customer credit risk and ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances. The role focuses on assessing creditworthiness, resolving credit holds, and minimizing bad debts while maintaining compliance with company policies. Through close collaboration with Sales and internal stakeholders, the position supports stable cash flow and high customer satisfaction.
Deliver an efficient credit control service in compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting principles
Monitor outstanding balances and support timely cash collection to minimize overdue receivables and bad debts
Review and assess credit requests for new and existing customers
Analyze customer financial statements, credit history, and risk exposure
Review customer orders and resolve credit hold issues in coordination with Sales and Customer Service
Ensure timely payment of debts and support the provision of doubtful debts
Prepare monthly credit control reports and relevant ad-hoc analysis
Identify recurring issues or credit risks and propose improvement actions
Adhere to agreed service levels, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Act as a strong team player and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders
Experience in Collections, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable
Solid understanding of credit risk assessment and receivables management
Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel)
Industry or shared services experience is an advantage
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Confident verbal and written communication skills in English
Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
Portuguese speaking
Work in an international environment within a market-leading company
A real impact on business processes and shaping the growth strategy in Poland
A high degree of independence, with the freedom to take initiatives and make decisions
A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical care, life insurance, and a sports card
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution and holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, we have more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operate a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated sales of €16.2 billion.
The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.
Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag SE shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010 and have been part of the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target.
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