The role of the Commercial/ Administrative Assistant will prepare reports and provide accurate feedback to the team on sales, stock levels, purchase orders and provide administrative support to the Procurement and Sales team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Provide administrative support and assistance to the Procurement and Sales team
Work closely with the team to ensure a smooth and effective supply chain
To ensure stock levels are kept in line with business targets
Support the Procurement and Sales team in generating purchases/ sales orders on a daily basis
Review incoming orders and deliveries
Prepare/conduct sales analysis and market research
Coordinate and maintain freight contracts to ensure continuity of supply
Ensure stock counts are performed and reconciled
Ensure smooth and efficient operations at all times
All reports and tasks are to be completed to agreed timescales and deadlines
Ad-hoc duties as directed by Management
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s ordinary/honours degree in Business /or Agri Food Business /or a similar discipline
Experience in a similar role would be an advantage
Accuracy and attention to detail skills
Strong financial skills and ability
Strong level of competency and confidence in using IT systems, including the Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new programs quickly
Experience in the FMCG sector would be desirable
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent written & oral communications skills
Fast Learner
Key Behaviours/ Competencies
Demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to issues
Ability to work well under pressure, plan and organise workloads to meet deadlines
Strong data analysis and numeric skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Driving ambition to achieve goals
Able to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally & externally and be an excellent team player
Willing to learn, self-motivated and energetic & with a very good attitude
Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities, can multi-task easily
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please send all relevant CVs to grahammonaghan@meadefarm.ie