CR Communications Administrative Assistant - 19245949457

LOOKING FOR FILIPINO CANDIDATES RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Position                   : Communications Administrative Assistant

Working Hours       : Hybrid schedule- split time between US/ East Coast time zone and Asian business hours to be discussed with candidate.  After-hours work as needed.   

Salary                      : $1200 - $1500

Primary Responsibilities

• Commercial Communication Assistant

• Liaison between US Traders and International Traders.
• Summarize commercial activity in the Asian and European markets and communicate it with the US team.
• Call customers to check pricing and needs.
• Call suppliers and check product availability and pricing.
• Provide written updates daily to the Traders and Assistant Traders.
• Taking notes and summarizing meetings.

• Maintain current, and build new, customer and supplier relationships.

• Excellent interpersonal skills- communicate effectively and efficiently with customers, suppliers or internal team members.

• Responsible for timely follow-up.
• Liaison with the company's back-office staff to communicate supplier and customer needs and contract details.
• Assist in coordinating and/ or scheduling meetings, conferences and travel arrangements.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills.

• Needs to be outgoing and able to communicate in person, via telephone, email or messaging apps
• Good written communication skills and the ability to summarize information in a consumable and executive friendly format
• Fluent in English, fluent in other Asian languages a plus.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Must take ownership of responsibilities and tasks. Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and inquisitive.
• Must be able to work independently and be able to collaborate with teams across all levels of the organization.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of imports/ exports, INCO terms, trading terms helpful.
• 5+ years of related experience as an administrative support. 

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft- Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• AS400 – company to provide training.
• Teams, WhatsApp and other messaging apps
• Ability to navigate multiple screens when needed
• Ability to maintain organized and accurate online files and contracts.

Work location:  Remote

Travel:  Some travel for training, conferences or other business needs, including to our corporate office in Buffalo, NY.

Work hours:  Hybrid schedule- split time between US/ East Coast time zone and Asian business hours to be discussed upon offer.  After-hours work as needed

Benefits

Competitive salary, year-end bonus and more!