Ph3Overview /h3pAt Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our beginnings in 1877 in Parma, Italy, we’ve grown into a global leader in the food industry, guided by progress and excellence. Today, Barilla operates in more than 100 countries with 22 brands, and we are recognized as a world leader in pasta, sauces, bakery products in Italy, and crispbread in Scandinavia with Wasa. /ppOur success is driven by a passionate team of almost 9,000 employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, united by a mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion. /ppbAre you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey? /b /p h3Job Purpose /h3pbThe Deduction Specialist /b is a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of financial operations, minimizing revenue leakage, mitigating risks, and maintaining strong customer relationships. It requires a combination of leadership, problem-solving, and technical skills to effectively manage the team, and to develop and maintain best-in-class deduction management processes. This position has two Deduction Specialist direct reports. /p h3Key Accountabilities /h3ulliCollaborate with sales, customer service, and trade team to understand contract terms, sales agreements, and any customer-specific deductions. /liliInvestigate customer deductions and discrepancies, including pricing issues, promotional allowances, chargebacks, markdowns and reclamation charges. Ensure adequate documentation is received to validate or dispute deductions. /liliOversee the investigation and resolution of customer deductions related to billing, payments, or contracts and post audits. /liliIdentify deduction issues, identify root causes, and work on corrective actions to minimize future occurrences. /liliEnsure timely and accurate processing of deductions for financial accuracy and tradespend estimations. /li /ul h3Process Improvement /h3ulliReview existing deduction management processes and identify opportunities for improvements or automation to reduce inefficiencies. /liliWork with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, customer service, trade marketing) to resolve systemic issues that lead to deductions. /liliImplement and enforce best practices for deduction management. /li /ul h3Reporting Analytics /h3ulliMaintain detailed records of deductions, disputes, resolutions, and communications. Prepare and present regular reports on deduction trends, volumes, and key performance metrics. /liliAnalyze deduction data to identify recurring issues and assist in the development of strategies to mitigate. /liliUse data to forecast future deduction trends and proactively address potential challenges. /li /ul h3Customer Relationship Management /h3ulliEstablish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders – both internal and external. /liliMaintain clear and professional communication with customers regarding the status and resolution of their deductions, ensuring timely follow-ups and dispute closures. /li /ul h3Compliance and Risk Management /h3ulliEnsure that deduction processes comply with company policies and external regulations. /liliMitigate the risk of financial losses through proper documentation and ensure audit and governance compliance. /li /ul h3Additional information /h3ulliBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). /lili3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and Deduction Management, ideally in a CPG company. /liliProficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.). /liliStrong analytical skills with attention to detail. /liliFamiliarity with customer deduction portals. /liliCustomer Relationship: Establishing key customer contacts and working relationships. /liliProcess Complexity: Handling the variety of deductions (e.g., short payments, chargebacks, rebates) and ensuring compliance and accuracy. /liliDispute Resolution: Managing disputes in a timely fashion. /liliMandatory in-office presence three (3) days per week /liliCompetitive total compensation and benefits package. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3ulliCompetitive salary commensurate with your experience /liliCompetitive group insurance from day one /liliRRSP with significant employer contribution /lili2 to 4 weeks of paid vacation per year /lili6 personal days per year /lili3 floating holidays per year /liliTelemedicine and EAP /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr