DESCRIPTION
Job summary
The Worldwide Amazon Stores organization is looking for an Executive Assistant who wants to work in a fast-paced, exciting, and growing organization. We are looking for someone to support one Vice President on our Global Robotics team.
The Global Robotics team is responsible for all robotic, automation, IT and technology solutions across the Amazon Supply Chain, including receive centers, fulfillment centers, sort centers, air gateways, and delivery. Amazon’s robotics makes Amazon faster, smarter and better at providing a consistent customer experience and a safer workplace for its employees. This role will focus on keeping the Robotics leader organized, informed, productive and inspired. The ideal candidate must be able to work successfully in a team environment and they should be adaptable, a quick learner, and are eager to explore new tasks.
This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives. Role responsibilities include managing complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, building on the peculiar culture and fun of the organization, and coordinating domestic and international travel. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group. This person will be the lead for a large, global Executive Assistant team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to driving administrative processes and mechanisms across the Robotics organization including monitoring EA bandwidth and executive business needs, as well as influencing the development of the EA team.
Location is open to discussion with hiring team – EST time zone preferred.
*If this candidate is not located in the same location as the manager, some travel onsite will be involved for this role.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High School or equivalent diploma
8+ years of experience providing support to senior leadership or 5+ years Amazon experience
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Experience working with large, global administrative teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree
• Superior attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to complete complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to design and improve processes.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time.
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.