Administrative Assistant

Description:  

Specific job responsibilities:  

Provides administrative support to supply chain teams for calendar management and travel arrangements.  

Manage new hire and contract worker onboarding process to include scheduling introductory meetings, initiate IT onboarding equipment ordering, and requesting/assign workspace.  

Process POs using the SAP system.  

Prioritize workload involving multiple projects/timelines.  

Familiar and versed with using software programs (MS Office, Teams, and SharePoint Online).  

Under the manager’s direction, create draft reports, documents, presentations, and templates using raw data.   

Incumbents may also gather data using internet searches.  

Responsible for coordinating events which includes the planning, organizing and implementation of several event activities.  

Liaise with guests to assess needs and coordinate activities such as travel, hotel, expense reports, and tools and materials for presentations.  

Correspond directly with vendors/suppliers.  

Act as a resource to other administrative assistants and have working knowledge as backup to the Administrative Coordinator if they are out of the office.  

Keep the bigger picture in mind and influence workflows accordingly.  

Experience & Skills:  

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required.  

Requires knowledge and understanding of administrative and office policies and procedures.  

Must possess good proofreading and editing skills for technical documents.  

Experience with data management and advanced knowledge and experience using several office SWs, i.e. MS Office, Teams, and SharePoint Online required.  

Works under minimal supervision. Receives occasional direction from manager to perform non-routine job responsibilities and duties.  

Proven administration experience within a fast-paced organization supporting senior-level management.  

Knowledge of and/or willingness to independently learn the company’s administrative processes and systems.  

Keen to take the initiative.  

Resilience under pressure will be a distinct advantage in the role.  

Forward-thinking with excellent communication and high-level organizational skills.  

Comfortable working with ambiguity in an individual or team environment.  

A BA or BS degree is preferable. Requires a minimum of a high school diploma plus strong administrative experience.  

Required Years of Experience:   

5-7 years with progressive/increase of responsibilities  

Behaviors:  

Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in an ambiguous environment  

Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objectives  

Curious with learning agility  

Operational excellence  

Organized with a systematic approach to prioritization  

Process-orientated to achieve the business objective  

Top 3 Required Skill Sets:   

Experience supporting multiple leaders, attention to detail, able to work independently with little supervision, able to pivot quickly when priorities change at a moment’s notice.  

Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets:   

Mature, calm, friendly, approachable demeanor.  

Unique Selling Point of this role:   

While the volume of work and deadlines can be daunting, the exec directors and others in the dept are reasonable, fair, and supportive.  

Required Degree or Certification not applicable.