Marketing Assistant/ Planner

Marketing Assistant

MEPPI's Corporate Marketing Department is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Marketing Assistant to provide essential administrative, communication, and project management support. This role is key in ensuring smooth coordination of marketing activities, events, and vendor interactions while helping to elevate the company's brand and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do:

Coordinate Travel & Expenses: Manage travel arrangements for marketing events and maintain the team's travel calendar. Prepare and process expense reports and invoices efficiently and accurately.

Manage Purchasing Processes: Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders within the business system, ensuring accuracy and tracking delivery status. Maintain purchase order logs and expedite orders when necessary.

Support Event Logistics: Assist with planning and coordinating marketing events—including shipping and receiving materials, managing collateral, and compiling post-event lead summaries.

Track & Report Projects: Support project tracking and status reporting. Communicate updates to management and vendors, and facilitate vendor meetings to review and resolve action items.

Coordinate Marketing Requests: Monitor and route website inquiries to appropriate divisions, ensuring prompt follow-up and excellent customer support.

Plan & Organize Meetings and Events: Develop, plan, and maintain mid-term and long-term meeting schedules for internal and external events. Support the organization of special events and company social functions as needed.

Maintain Marketing Systems: Prepare, organize, and distribute reports using MEPPI's business and document management systems.

Lead Inventory Management: Oversee inventory control of marketing collateral, media room assets, and external storage, ensuring items are organized and readily available.

Foster Collaboration & Professionalism: Represent the marketing team with professionalism and efficiency, fostering positive relationships with vendors, internal departments, and external partners.

What You Bring:

Education: An Associate degree with a minimum of 3 years of administrative experience—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with MRP/ERP business systems.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team spirit.

What's in It for You?

Comprehensive Health Coverage: MEPPI covers 90% of medical, dental, and vision costs—keeping you and your family healthy and supported.

Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our 401(k) program, featuring a 4% company match.

Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy work-life balance with vacation eligibility after 90 days, plus 12 paid holidays annually.

Career Growth & Development: Take advantage of training programs and educational assistance designed to help you grow.

Exclusive Employee Benefits: Enjoy profit sharing, access to a 24/7 fitness center in Warrendale, PA, and participation in MEPPI's Wellness Program promoting health and harmony.

Why MEPPI?

At MEPPI, you're not just supporting a team—you're helping drive innovation across industries. As part of Mitsubishi Electric, we deliver cutting-edge solutions in power systems, rail transportation, and energy technologies. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your organizational skills and initiative make a real impact.

About Us: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is a leader in the North American power systems, rail transportation, and large visual display markets. Join us and be part of a global network shaping the future of reliable energy and transportation solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: MEPPI values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for all candidates.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms: MEPPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement becomes the property of MEPPI, and no fee will be paid.