Executive Assistant

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Byron Center, MI
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The Executive Assistant provides confidential administrative support to an executive, manages schedules, prepares documents, and coordinates projects and communications.
Summary Generated by Built In

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to provide professional and confidential administrative support to assigned executive. May be responsible to participate in and/or coordinate company events, department communications, etc. as requested. 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

  • Maintain calendar; schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences and appointments; coordinate travel arrangements; process expense reports, respond to inquiries (phone, in person or email) or direct inquiries to appropriate contact in a timely manner, etc.  

  • Prepare documents and coordinate communications on behalf of the executive to include correspondence and presentation materials (i.e., graphs, charts, etc.); ensure accuracy and maintain confidentiality of information.  

  • Compile data and/or prepare reports, spreadsheets and other documents related to executive's business needs.  

  • Maintain department records and files in accordance with company policies and procedures.  

  • Review requests for information and determine the appropriateness of release.  

  • Participate in department projects; may be responsible to coordinate team projects and act as project coordinator.  

  • Develop and maintain knowledge related to the position to include related company/industry knowledge, computer software and systems, policies and procedures, etc.  

  • May be responsible to coordinate and distribute department related communications, assist with department and/or Company-wide events, participate on assigned committees, etc. as requested.  

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

  • Associate degree (Preferred) in Business Administration or related area preferred. 

  • Five years' experience in an administrative assistant, executive assistant or related area.  

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills. 

  • Ability to interact with associates at all levels within the company and external vendors/contacts.  

  • Must have attention to detail, effective organization, prioritization, multi-tasking and time management skills, and ability to handle changing priorities.  

  • Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.  

  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Office (Word
Powerpoint)
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The Company
Edina, , Minnesota ,
3,857 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. As a distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash customers span a diverse group of national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and its Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states, in addition to distributing to the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Djibouti, Korea and Japan. To support its distribution business, the Company operates a strategically developed network of large-scale distribution facilities and a nationwide transportation fleet. In addition, the Company owns and operates nearly 200 supermarkets – primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market – and shares its operational insights to drive innovative solutions for SpartanNash food retail customers. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. For more information, visit spartannash.com.

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