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Administrative Assistant

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Wesco

Aug 26

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Midlothian

Requirements

  • High School degree or equivalent required
  • 2 years required, 3 years preferred of administrative support preferably in similar industry
  • Word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software skills
  • Requires a broad understanding of organization operations, organizational procedures, and personnel
  • Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, evaluating customer satisfaction
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
  • Ability to explain and teach appropriate policies, procedures and practices
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Awareness of products, suppliers and trade discounts related to procurement activities is preferred
  • Strong comprehension of WESCO systems, policies and procedures concerning purchasing, inventory, quality and administration is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Compile and analyze basic information for inclusion in reports or presentation materials, prepares charts, graphs, or tables as necessary.
  • In the purchasing role, negotiating with suppliers on discounts and payment terms and influencing their involvement in problem resolution.
  • Receive and respond to routine correspondence following established procedures not requiring management review.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive material.
  • Independent decision making regarding planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Assist in the performance of general administrative procedures, including data entry, equipment identification, equipment service, and preventive maintenance.
  • Contribute to proper resource utilization, cost containment, procedural compliance, and customer service levels.

FAQs

What is the primary location of the Administrative Assistant position?

The primary location for the Administrative Assistant position is our Midlothian site, with onboarding and training conducted in Fort Worth.

What are the essential responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include compiling and analyzing information for reports, negotiating with suppliers, responding to correspondence, handling confidential material, scheduling work, and assisting in general administrative procedures.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A High School degree or equivalent is required for the Administrative Assistant position.

How much experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

The position requires 2 years of administrative support experience, with 3 years preferred, ideally in a similar industry.

What software skills are essential for this position?

Candidates should possess skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software.

Is prior knowledge of procurement activities beneficial for this role?

Yes, awareness of products, suppliers, and trade discounts related to procurement activities is preferred.

What kind of decision-making will I be responsible for in this role?

You will be responsible for independent decision-making regarding planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

What is Wesco's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across its workforce by embracing the unique perspectives and individuality of employees.

Does Wesco provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Wesco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, or other protected characteristics by law.

How can I learn more about working at Wesco?

You can learn more about working at Wesco by visiting their website and applying online.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With millions of products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company.