Commercial Controller

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good - protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen._

**Job Summary**:
Tetra Pak Global Distribution SA (TPGD) is the offshore sales company for markets in Eastern & South Europe, Maghreb, West Africa and Latin America. TPGD is presently serving 37 markets. The company facilitates the business of some market companies impacted by emerging market factors, political instability, local regulations, hard currency problems, restricted banking regulations and customer preferences.
Within Tetra Pak Global Distribution SA we are looking for a **Commercial Controller** who can manage and optimize the TPGD Centralized Market Operations in terms of lead time, quality and timely execution of the process. In this position you will coordinate the End-to-End Customer Service Sales Administration with the respective Customer Service Representatives (CSR) in the respective markets and the controlling of the Order Fulfillment processes. This position is based in Lausanne - Switzerland.

**What you will do**:

- Secures Letters of Credit are opened on time
- Collects and provides the documents proving that the shipment was made in conformance with the Letter of Credit to the advising Bank
- Secures Contract maintenance and signature (approval process)
- Secures Credit management review and approval process
- Administrates credit limits (secures accuracy and proper approvals in place, handling in SAP incl. unblocking the orders)
- Secures Commercial conditions are properly updated in the system (in accordance with approval process defined). Ensures the compliance of the commercial terms as laid down in the commercial contracts
- Secures Incoterms and terms of payment are applied according to the standard TPS agreement
- Executes invoicing including the issuance of credit notes
- Follows-up rebate agreements & other commercial discounts by Customer and issues credit notes in accordance with process defined
- Issues credit notes related to Claimed materials in accordance with the Claim process
- Is the contact point for the markets in cooperation with business controller for complex deals such as rescheduling, restructuring and remarketing
- Secures quality of project closure in SAP for CE. Resolves any problems related to projects and submit all the details for the monthly closing. Is the contact person for Finance
- Advises on proper VAT treatment and makes sure that the transactions are executed as per the rules and regulations
- Follows up on vendor invoices and secures timely booking
- Drives increased productivity in back-office processes (monitors operational KPIs).

**We believe you have**:

- Specialized school Business Administration
- 2 - 3years of professional experience in the domain of Sales Administration
- Good working knowledge of MS Office, SAP being an asset
- Drive, demanding, motivation, listening, resolute, able to build and sustain relationships with people located remotely, meets deadlines, receptive to change, supportive Team worker
- Proactively anticipate problems taking appropriate courses of action
- Confident communicator at all levels
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including presentation abilities
- Excellent English language skills and preferred a second European language
- Ability to manage and organize own workload
- Confident in own ability
- Possess a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Ability to travel when required on an ad-hoc basis Ability to handle multiple tasks**We Offer You**
- A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
- A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
- An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
- Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on** 17 March 2024**.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide._