Sr Administrative Assistant

Description

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

Provides administrative support to a general manager or president of a division through a variety of tasks related to organization, coordination, and communication. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material. Handles advanced level administrative support for the leader in a specific division or DC location. Provided a wider variety of more complex administrative work.

Benefits you can count on:

• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Sr Administrative Assistant:

• Coordinate and track status of department initiatives and projects; follow-up on outstanding action items and reports status to manager.
• Schedule and coordinate meeting rooms and catering services.
• Respond to phone calls, emails, voicemails, and written correspondence.
• Coordinate and effectively communicate with staff, teammates, vendors, and customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, sessions, and other events.
• Gather statistical data for weekly/monthly reports, prepare, and distribute if needed.
• Compile documents and information including graphics and visuals.
• Maintain accurate files and records.
• Make photocopies and faxes documentation as needed.
• Track and reconcile team /department expense reports.
• Order business cards, company stationary, office supplies, etc.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Escalate issues to management, when appropriate.
• Exercise strong judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Sr Administrative Assistant:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates Degree, college coursework, or business school training.
• 2 or more years administrative/clerical support.
• Advanced MS Office experience
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in diverse and fast paced environment.
  This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Primary Location: United States-Tennessee-Memphis Work Locations: DC Memphis 6415 Shelby View Dr. Memphis 38134 Business Unit: FS142 Job: Administrative Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1st - Day Employee Status: Regular