Smith & Associates is one of the world’s leading independent electronics distributor, the successful candidate will play a significant role in Smith’s market leading expertise on global electronics sourcing, trading and distribution.  

We are seeking a Credit/VMI Analyst III to perform the following job duties at our Hong Kong office: 

Responsibilities:

• Analyze credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit to customers and entering into vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs.
• Generate financial ratios to evaluate customer's financial status and preparing reports to show the degree of risk involved in extending credit to customer.
• Compare liquidity, profitability, and credit histories of companies evaluated with those of similar companies in the same industries and geographic locations;
• Evaluate customer records and recommending payments plans, based on earnings, savings data, payment history, and purchase activity;
• Consult with customers to resolve complaints and verifying financial and credit transactions.
• Assist in managing daily treasury operations in the U.S., Europe and Asia to ensure compliance with financial covenants, bank agreements and insurance requirements.
• Analyze proposed and existing VMI and sales programs with customers to estimate costs for pricing.
• Managing all financial reporting for Smith's VMI programs.
• Document company’s financial reporting process and procedures as a foundation for our ERP system.
• Analyze credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit to customers.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Finance/Economics/any related disciplines
• With at least 3 years of experience as a credit or financial analyst
• Knowledgeable in using the Glovia ERP system and IBM Cognos.
• Proficiency in MS Office specifically in Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese

Founded in 1984, Smith is a global distributor of semiconductors and electronic components and a trusted provider of efficiency-enhancing supply chain services to electronics and high-tech manufacturers. Smith’s investment in advanced in-house labs, a highly trained professional team, and strategically located global support centers offers our partners complete sourcing, inventory management solutions, cost-saving program, and more.

Our purpose is to solve supply chain problems for manufacturers of any product that uses electronic components. We’re committed to providing a friendly and team-oriented workplace and culture for our employees and to leave the world a better place than what we found.

As a privately held company, Smith employs more than 700 people worldwide, with over $10 billion in revenue since 2016. Smith's regional hubs in Houston, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam are ISO-certified. In addition, sales and purchasing offices are located in Austin, San Jose, New York, Guadalajara, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Seoul, Taipei, Penang, Bangalore, Cluj-Napoca, Munich, and Berlin.

Company website: https://www.smithweb.com/