<p>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.</p> <p>All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.</p> <p>Full Time Salary: $55,000 to $65,000</p> <p>Monday through Friday: 8am to 5pm</p> <p>Job Title: POD Rebate Specialist</p> <p>Location: Jersey City</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging and facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, schools, office buildings, healthcare facilities and restaurants.</p> <p>We are seeking a POD Rebate Specialist to play a critical role in supporting our POD Contract team. This individual will assist in reconciling monthly sales data by item and customer and creating POD claim reports to our suppliers.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Develop a thorough understanding of vendors' contracts and POD rebate reporting requirements by vendors and ensure compliance. </li><li>Achieve maximum utilization of contracts at the lowest possible price while maintaining quality and accuracy </li><li>Submit monthly POD rebate claims to vendors in a timely manner </li><li>Process denial files received from vendors, resubmit the claim or prepare payback and develop corrective actions to avoid future denials. </li><li>Work collaboratively internally and with vendors to resolve rebate disputes. </li><li>Manage vendor rebates from claim to collection, analyze aged balances due from vendors routinely, and pursue credits </li><li>Acts as a liaison between accounts payable and vendors on any POD rebate deductions </li><li>Provide accurate, relevant, and reliable data that enhances the decision-making process for price department and purchasing </li><li>Collaborative approach: Ability to build effective relationships with our Sales team, Buying team, source suppliers, and other business partners. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree preferred </li><li>Prior experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable </li><li>Prior experience working with Rebates or Rebates processing is a big plus </li><li>Analytical skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaning of quantitative and qualitative data. </li><li>Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel. An aptitude to learn other technical applications quickly. </li><li>Data: Ability to work with large volumes of data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. </li></ul>