Administrative Assistant

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At Pepco, a Springfield Electric brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Under Springfield Electric we continue to grow throughout the Midwest, including locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Missouri. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own mistakes.

We have a great opportunity for a diligent Administrative Assistant to join our team! This role has receptionist duties as well as supporting the branch functions of shipping and deliveries, purchase orders, and meetings hosted by the Columbus branch.

• Promptly answer and distribute correspondence e.g., phone calls, email and mail. Transfer calls, take a message or page as appropriate.
• Greet incoming representatives and customers. Provide great customer service while they wait for assistance.
• Process expense reports for the Columbus branch; research and solve discrepancies.
• Expedite open purchase orders.
• Receive packing lists from the warehouse from system Eclipse.
• Process daily shipping manifest.
• Support the lighting and gear departments by performing project management and job data entry.
• File paperwork as needed.
• Organize special events such as luncheons when needed.
• Maintain conference room stocked with drinks and clean and ready for meetings.
• Maintain front incoming areas and kitchen tidy and presentable by spot cleaning.
• Perform other administrative items for our sales team as needed.

• Previous office or administrative experience
• Intermediate computer skills e.g. MS Office and ability to operate a computer and phone
• Characteristic of a customer oriented mindset e.g. internal and external customers
• Sense of urgency to complete tasks that require prioritization in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly in English verbally or by using a keyboard for written communication

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Discount on products