Job Description

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
For our EMEA credit team we are currently looking for a Credit Controller (f/m/d) based in our Munich office who will be responsible for a portfolio of customers located in Germany and Central Europe.
The Credit Controller is a key pillar of the regional organization as he/she partners with Sales and Customer service teams to drive our business operations while managing the collection process and ensuring the financial exposure of the Company remains under control and aligned with the Credit risk strategy and internal guidelines. In this context, the Credit controller oversees all the credit and collection activities for his/her portfolio of customers. As a member of the EMEA Credit team, the Credit Controller will also be involved in regular team meetings, workshops, offsites and projects for the EMEA region
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Tasks

• Develop and manage credit risk strategies for customer portfolio in collaboration with Management, Sales, and Customer Service teams
• Review and establish credit limits, payment terms, and handle daily order releases while ensuring compliance with Grant of Authority
• Monitor customer portfolios through regular analysis and proactively identify potential risks, escalating issues to Management when necessary
• Lead communication with customers regarding invoices, payments, and credit matters while partnering with Sales and Customer Service for issue resolution
• Drive DSO optimization through effective debt monitoring, payment plan negotiations, and coordination with AR team for accurate cash application
• Serve as a key business partner through customer visits and engagement, including initiating legal actions when necessary, to support company strategy and results

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge
What you bring along

• Experience in Credit & Collection and/or Finance within an international environment
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business
• Fluent in German and English mandatory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Result orientated, resourceful and problem-solving attitude
• Strong business acumen and customer orientated
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Proficient user of Excel and SAP (or equivalent ERP)

Are you interested in working for one of the world's most successful fashion brands and continuing your career in an international environment with varied tasks? We value the talent of each individual and therefore offer many exciting opportunities for individual development. We believe that our employees are key to achieving our business goals and therefore contribute to the success of our company. If you would like to become part of our unique success story and join our dynamic team of experts, please apply with your complete documents (cover letter incl. salary requirement & notice period, resume, references) to us!

Skills Required