EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ENTERPRISE SOURCING at Kroger in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Provide administrative support and problem-solving assistance to the vice president. Maintain the executive's calendar, make travel arrangements, screen and process incoming communications, prepare and distribute reports, and maintain the integrity of confidential information. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire division in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Minimum
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new computer applications
- Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
- Demonstrated positive attitude and flexibility
- Ability to handle routine tasks and resolve issues with a high level of independence and initiative
- Ability to effectively and professionally interact with various levels of the organization and external vendors
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and protect sensitive information
- High level of focus on quality/accuracy
- Excellent oral/written communication skills

Desired
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
- Knowledge of corporate office procedures and practices, organizational levels and reporting relationships
- Experience preparing/maintaining accurate records/reports- Coordinate routine matters; on-site, off-site and conference call meetings; travel; and other assignments
- Track departmental expenses and yearly budgets
- Maintain department schedules, vacation schedules and other paid time off
- Maintain department compliance on initiatives
- Ensure new associates have proper forms for new hire onboarding
- Provide administrative support and problem-solving assistance to other executive assistants
- Assist in the coordination of company activities as needed by the vice president
- Demonstrate professionalism, patience, discretion and good judgment in setting priorities, answering correspondences and coordinating various meetings and conference calls
- Act as a direct reflection of the executive to provide the leadership and direction necessary to exemplify the dignity of that office
- Ensure accurate, efficient processing and disposition of written correspondence and verbal communications directed to the executive or staff
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation