Operations Administrative Assistant

Operations Administrative Assistant

The Operations Administrative Assistant will be based at our Little Rock, AR headquarters. The duties of the Administrative Assistant will vary each day. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, this position will also support Operations, Physical Security, and Purchasing. The candidate will be a multi-tasker with excellent time management and ability to communicate with multiple departments. Attention to detail and organization is key to ensuring projects/assignments are on time and to company standards.

The responsibilities will include the following:

• Help prepare weekly/monthly reports to monitor expenses regarding inventory, equipment, and ongoing projects.
• Monitor status of ongoing projects and provide updates.
• Provide administrative support to various departments as needed.
• Review and approve purchase orders for various departments on a daily/weekly basis.
• Assist in signing, renewing, and maintaining contracts.
• Enter purchase orders for various departments.
• Scheduling meetings and assisting in travel arrangements.

Qualifications and essential functions:

• 5+ years of administrative experience.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task daily.
• Organizational skills, including multitasking and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding Excel skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office platforms.
• Strong work ethic.

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching. Capability of sight and hearing required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perks and benefits at Priority Wire and Cable:

• Competitive salary
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Requirements:

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines.
• Previous Wire & Cable experience is a plus

Priority Wire & Cable is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor, or take over sponsorship, of employment visas. If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the US. Priority Wire & Cable is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.