Executive Assistant/Corporate Food Technology

Company Name: Kroger General Office

Position Type: Employee

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Provide high-level administrative support for executive management. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to screening calls, making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions, such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions

Act as the key assistant to the Freshness & Standards executive and teamCoordinate routine matters, such as meetings and various other assignmentsExercise discretion and good judgment in setting priorities, answering or directing correspondences, and coordinating various programs for senior officers and executives company-wide and with other companiesMaintain familiarity with corporate policies and procedures, the various operating units, department procedures, the organization's levels and reporting relationshipsEnsure accurate, efficient processing and distribution of written correspondences, as well as oral communications directed to the executive and/or the teamPrepare and maintain routine and special reports, as well as records and analyses, which are required to provide the executive with proper data needed to fulfill their job responsibilitiesDevelop a team concept with the executive in order to provide, as an extension of the executive, the leadership and direction necessary to exemplify the philosophy of that officeProvide administrative support, decision-making, and problem-solving assistance to assist in the total fulfillment of the executive's responsibilitiesArrange travel schedules and reservations for executive management as neededMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications

Excellent communication, writing and organizational skillsExcellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetingsAbility to maintain highly confidential and sensitive informationSelf-motivated with project coordination experience and an ability to work independently to prioritize and organize work based on changing and challenging deadlinesStrong software skills in Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to learn new software programs as neededMust be a self-starter with strong problem-solving abilitiesCollaborate and work with team membersStrong organizational and time management skillsHighly organized and proficient at multi-taskingEffectively use organization personnel to achieve objectivesAbility to easily communicate with senior management at corporate and division level, as well as outside clients and vendors

Desired Previous Experience/Education

2+ years prior experience providing support at the executive levelExperience scheduling travel arrangement for management

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required

Required Certifications/Licenses: None

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift(s): [[mfield4]]

Regions: General Office- Cincinnati; Midwest

States: Ohio

Keywords:

Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee nearly half a million Associates across 35 states. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OH || Cincinnati || 1014 Vine Street || 45202 || Kroger General Office || [[mfield2]] || Retail Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None