Summary

Provides administrative support to SVP Supply Chain Network, VP Transportation and Director Customer Service and the associates that fall under them as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains/updates all calendar entries scheduling numerous meetings to include room arrangements/call in lines (internal and external)
• Prepares memos, letters, statistical reports, charts and tables, timelines, tables, graphs; prepares effective graphic presentations, spreadsheets, reports and sales materials utilizing current technology, i.e. scanning and internet
• Provides phone coverage directing customers/consumers and outside suppliers as appropriate
• Responsible for numerous departmental errands, i.e., ordering and pick up of food and refreshments and set up for various meetings; picks up product samples; picks up coffee supplies for the department, i.e., flowers, cards, etc. typically purchased on P-card
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies for department through Staples
• Ensures printers and fax machines are working; calls in for maintenance or repair when needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities cont'

• Proofs various documents for grammatical and spelling errors
• Faxes, copies and distributes various documents
• Sets up travel arrangements (air, train, rental cars, etc.)
• Prepares and reconciles expense reports
• Sound board for other administrative support associates
• Assists in any special projects, assignments, or other duties as required for effective and sufficient support of Warehousing, Transportation, Supply, Demand, Logistics, Customer Service associates.
• Assists SVP and other senior management with the handling of confidential Human Resources information, i.e., preparation of PPA's, profile documents, coaching sessions, reprimands, salary information, sales incentive programs, etc.
• Attends team meetings, manages upcoming projects, back up support, general issues regarding department administrative functions.
•  Maintains accurate personnel information.  Coordinates hiring of new associates
• Maintain and distribute monthly and weekly reports for SVP Supply Chain Network

Minimum Education

Associates degree plus 3 -4 years related work experience or in the absence of an Associates degree, total experience equals 7 years. 

Experience Requirements

Requires strong reading, writing, communication, proofreading and analytical skills.  Must have excellent interpersonal skills.  Must be able to format business presentations and be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite products.  Should have knowledge and be able to use printer/fax/scanner machines/CD writer.  Must have strong organizational skills and be able to work in an extremely fast-paced, highly demanding environment.

Compensation

This position has a target wage of $20.80 - $26.00 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.  Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.