How you will make history here...
The Route Settlement Specialist is responsible for weekly settlement of all Company owned and IDP (Independent DSD Partner) routes on a weekly basis. This position provides IDP settlement support and ensures timely resolution on IDP requests This role is responsible for in-depth audits when warranted to combat theft and inaccuracies. This position works closely with the DSD sales leaders.
What you will do...
- Provides IDP settlement support and ensures timely resolution on IDP requests through Service Now
- Responsible for the timely completion of weekly tasks that create accurate settlements and reporting.
- Responsible for region settlement support with field sales team and IDPs.
- Responsible for management of company owned routes
- Performs route specific audits as required by exceptions, legal or management
- Responsible for processing of all manual checks when warranted
- Helps create new settlement exception reporting using PowerBI to proactively identify current settlement issues
- Uses all tools available to increase efficiency
- Collaborates with Route Finance Associate to ensure proper IR blocking based on consignment review findings
- Collaborates with IDP Collections team to minimize IDP bad debt.
- Collaborates with Route Finance team on inventory reconciliation, stales, redistribution, and other Finance areas
- Responsible for all one-to-one communication with IDPs, including welcome phone calls.
- Works directly with IDPs in a proactive manner to resolve discrepancies.
- Identifies potential issues and escalates as appropriate.
- Reconciles account status using current and historical invoicing and payment activity analysis.
- Establishes strong working relationships with field sales team to support settlement issues
- Interfaces with Sales, Operations and Finance departments to resolve billing issues
- Strives to find efficient ways to perform tasks; recommends process enhancements to improve business process.
- Provides route specific information to RAM Supervisor/Manager upon request.
- Provides support and coverage for other associates during times of absences.
- Responds to customer requests for service and assistance.
- Maintains, manages, and responds to assigned Service Now requests timely and accurately.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Who you will work with...
- A team of 2-3 other Specialists, all reporting into Route Settlement Supervisor
What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience in Customer Service
It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)
- Associate's Degree
- 2+ years of Customer Service experience
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