Central Garden & Pet
Overview
Central Life Sciences is seeking an
Administrative Assistant
in our Dallas, TX location. This position will perform administrative duties for executive management. Responsibilities may include screening calls, making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports, training, and supervising other support staff. Requires strong computer and internet research skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Priorities:
Relieve management of administrative detail, all projects
Coordinate workflow
Update and chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines
Take initiative in manager's absence
Keep projects on schedule
Maintain procedures manuals to ensure consistent performance of routines
Communication:
Compose correspondence/reports for own or manager's signature
Arrange essential mail in priority action order for executive
Check deadlines on incoming requests and put preliminary work in play
Process replies on own initiative or from executive's dictation or notes
Liaison for Dallas Vendor (Non-Inventory) additions and changes in SAP with Master Data Team
Liaison for Dallas SAP Security additions and changes with CG&P Security Team
Phone:
Manage all inquiries with capacity
Arrange "callbacks" to protect executive's time
Provide back-up materials for callbacks
Route calls elsewhere as needed
Appointments/Meetings:
Maintain calendar
Fix commitments to maximize executive's time efficiency; allow decision/desk time
When executive chairs meetings:
Prepare agenda in advance
Arrange meeting facilities
Act as recording secretary; prepare action minutes
Confidentiality:
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Assure discreet handling of all business
Visitors:
Screen to control interruptions
Provide back-up data as needed
Arrange amenities as needed
Travel:
Arrange travel through internal or outside agents for executive and others as needed
Routines:
Update Work Instruction manuals for Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management and Warehouse as needed
Order office supplies as needed for Administration, Procurement, Production, and Warehouse
Update mail/phone directories and company organizational charts when needed
Projects:
Handle administrative detail, all projects
Manage various plant services including:
Employee uniforms
Personal safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.)
Copiers/office equipment
Coffee/beverage/vending services
Order pallets for Warehouse and Procurement as needed
Process invoices for payment
Supervision:
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
Well organized, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
Qualifications
High school education, some college and/or business courses
5+ years' experience supporting at the executive level
Excellent calendar management skills, including coordination of complex executive meetings
Experience assisting management with the creation of PowerPoint presentations
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; SAP helpful
Experience scheduling both domestic and international travel for management
Excellent verbal & written communication skills, diversified PC based application skills, proficiency with office equipment technology
Pleasant disposition/excellent people skills, professional appearance, self-starter, highly dependable
Detail oriented, organized, and quick thinker
Working Conditions
Office environment with occasional visits to shop floor/warehouse
Off-site travel may be necessary
Benefits Package & Employee Programs
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Paid parental leave
A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,450 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Administrative Assistant
in our Dallas, TX location. This position will perform administrative duties for executive management. Responsibilities may include screening calls, making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports, training, and supervising other support staff. Requires strong computer and internet research skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Priorities:
Relieve management of administrative detail, all projects
Coordinate workflow
Update and chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines
Take initiative in manager's absence
Keep projects on schedule
Maintain procedures manuals to ensure consistent performance of routines
Communication:
Compose correspondence/reports for own or manager's signature
Arrange essential mail in priority action order for executive
Check deadlines on incoming requests and put preliminary work in play
Process replies on own initiative or from executive's dictation or notes
Liaison for Dallas Vendor (Non-Inventory) additions and changes in SAP with Master Data Team
Liaison for Dallas SAP Security additions and changes with CG&P Security Team
Phone:
Manage all inquiries with capacity
Arrange "callbacks" to protect executive's time
Provide back-up materials for callbacks
Route calls elsewhere as needed
Appointments/Meetings:
Maintain calendar
Fix commitments to maximize executive's time efficiency; allow decision/desk time
When executive chairs meetings:
Prepare agenda in advance
Arrange meeting facilities
Act as recording secretary; prepare action minutes
Confidentiality:
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Assure discreet handling of all business
Visitors:
Screen to control interruptions
Provide back-up data as needed
Arrange amenities as needed
Travel:
Arrange travel through internal or outside agents for executive and others as needed
Routines:
Update Work Instruction manuals for Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management and Warehouse as needed
Order office supplies as needed for Administration, Procurement, Production, and Warehouse
Update mail/phone directories and company organizational charts when needed
Projects:
Handle administrative detail, all projects
Manage various plant services including:
Employee uniforms
Personal safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.)
Copiers/office equipment
Coffee/beverage/vending services
Order pallets for Warehouse and Procurement as needed
Process invoices for payment
Supervision:
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
Well organized, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
Qualifications
High school education, some college and/or business courses
5+ years' experience supporting at the executive level
Excellent calendar management skills, including coordination of complex executive meetings
Experience assisting management with the creation of PowerPoint presentations
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; SAP helpful
Experience scheduling both domestic and international travel for management
Excellent verbal & written communication skills, diversified PC based application skills, proficiency with office equipment technology
Pleasant disposition/excellent people skills, professional appearance, self-starter, highly dependable
Detail oriented, organized, and quick thinker
Working Conditions
Office environment with occasional visits to shop floor/warehouse
Off-site travel may be necessary
Benefits Package & Employee Programs
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Paid parental leave
A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,450 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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#J-18808-Ljbffr