At Brenntag, we value collaboration, integrity, and innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our financial processes and contribute to a culture that prioritizes efficiency and strong partnerships
Work location:Łódź, city center
Hybrid model: 3 days in the office
TheJuniorCollections Specialist plays a key role in leading collection operations and ensuring consistent performance across receivable portfolios This role focuses on managing escalated cases, improving collection efficiency, and supporting doubtful debt provisioning. Through strong leadership and stakeholder management, the position drives operational excellence, improved cash flow, and customer satisfaction.
This role will be performed in a transition environment; experience in transition or migration projects is considered a strong asset
Control and ensure that collection processes are performed in compliance with company policies, procedures, and service level agreements
Lead daily collection operations to ensuretimelyandaccuratecash collection and up-to-date AR balances
Oversee and manage receivable portfolios, ensuring past-due balancesremainwithin agreed targets
Handle complex and escalated customer disputes and payment issues
Contribute to and propose improvements to the doubtful debt provisioning process
Review and analyze scheduled and ad-hoc financial and performance reports
Monitor and drive collection KPIs such as collection rate, past-due accounts, and cycle time
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure high-quality,timelyservice delivery
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and service levels
Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives for increased process efficiency
Provide coaching, guidance, and operational direction to team members
Education degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualification
Minimum 1-2 years of relevant professional experience
Experience in Collections, Accounts Receivable
Experience in a shared services environment
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office tools
Mandatory hands-on experience in Collections (not limited to Cash Application or Credit Control)
Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
Experience in transition or migration projects is a strong asset
Experience in accounting is considered an advantage
Goodverbal andwrittencommunicationskillsin English
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in German (Level C)
Workin an international environment within a market-leading company.
A real impact on business processes and shaping the growth strategy in Poland.
A high degree of independence, with the freedom to take initiatives and make decisions.
Flexible working hours – start your day anytime between 7:00 and 10:00 AM CET
Hybrid work model – enjoy 2 days of remote work per week
Private healthcare (Medicover) plus group life insurance
MyBenefitcafeteria platform, including Multisport card access
Continuous development support – free language courses and access to an e-learning platform to grow your skills
Employee Assistance Program – confidential psychological support whenever you need it
Performance-based annual bonus, along withadditionaloccasional rewards
Attractive pension program and eyeglasses refund
Fluent in Czech (C Level)
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution and holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, we have more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operate a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated sales of €16.2 billion.
The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.
Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag SE shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010 and have been part of the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target.