Sr. Manager, Vendor Program Rebates

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Sr. Manager, Vendor Program Rebates role available! The Sr. Manager, Vendor Program Rebates leads a team of five professionals to optimize and execute supplier rebate programs. This role ensures compliance with financial policies, enhances rebate collection efficiency, and fosters strong supplier relationships. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, develops strategic initiatives, and ensures effective communication and reporting to stakeholders. Strong financial acumen is critical, as the role requires close collaboration with Finance on general ledger reconciliation, troubleshooting financial issues, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you’re eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step.

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.

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You will:

• Lead and develop a team of five rebate specialists, focusing on hiring, training, and setting performance targets to align with departmental objectives. Monitor progress through regular reviews to drive accountability and results.
• Optimize rebate collections to minimize outstanding balances, ensure supplier compliance with payment terms, and address program shortfalls with efficient solutions. Manage rebate programs for over 250 suppliers across 100+ distribution facilities.
• Implement and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual task assignments for team members to align department activities with internal and external financial reporting process timelines. Ensure accurate month-end rebate accruals, provide data support for general ledger postings, and collaborate closely with Finance to reconcile general ledger accounts and address discrepancies effectively.
• Oversee collection activities, monitor vendor accounts receivable statuses, and evaluate rebate program performance. Develop strategies to mitigate financial risks and design reporting systems to track key initiatives.
• Lead year-end growth rebate initiatives, coordinating with supply chain teams to maximize payments while managing risks. Document supplier rebate programs and collaborate with Product Management to support supplier negotiations.
• Support the launch of new collections software by providing strategic oversight and ensuring team readiness. Test the software and provide feedback to developers to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure contract compliance and performance alignment.
• Work with Legal, Supply Chain, Category Management, IT, and Finance teams to align stakeholders on rebate program details and ensure a cohesive approach. Serve as the primary contact for rebate-related inquiries and resolutions.
• Provide expertise in understanding complex rebate programs to support internal and external stakeholders effectively. Interpret complex rebate improvement and accurately, provide feedback internally for improvement, and engage all stakeholders effectively.

You have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 3-5 years proven experience in collections, accounts receivable, or financial management (minimum 3-5 years).
• Previous leadership or management experience in a collection’s environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial data.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for handling multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to assess risk and develop effective strategies to mitigate financial exposure.
• Strong proficiency in creating process flowcharts, identifying financial and operational risks, and implementing new processes and controls to address and mitigate those risks is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US-GAAP) to accurately estimate and recognize future cash payments and vendor credits.
• Advanced data analysis skills to generate actionable insights for improving processes.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with hands-on experience in modeling. Familiarity with Program Tracking Management (PTM) software and database management is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate a team to achieve performance goals.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive vendor relationships and foster open communication.
• Independent and collaborative work style, with minimal supervision needed.

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, a shared ownership program, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.