Administrative Assistant

1 day ago


Edison, United States Wakefern Food Corp. Full time

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Di Bruno Bros.® banners.


Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.


Your contribution

As the Administrative Assistant you will provide administrative support to the Risk Management and Insurance Division which services the needs of all Cooperative Members and Wakefern divisions.


What you’ll do

  • Administer daily mail and manage phone lines for division
  • Manage director’s calendar and schedule director, manager and staff meetings, virtual or in-person. For in-person, reserve conference rooms, coordinate audio visual and any catering
  • Order and maintain office supplies, printer functionality and supplies, etc.
  • Process all divisional invoices for insurance, purchase orders and accounts payable transactions
  • Manage logistics of monthly Wakefern standing board committee meetings, the Risk Management Committee (RMC), including scheduling, materials distribution, attendance management, preparation of minutes and audio-visual presentation
  • Manage logistics of Insure Rite, Ltd (IRL) Captive Insurance Company Board of Directors meetings including scheduling, securing proxy and conflict of interest statements from Members, materials distribution
  • Process all HR e-reqs, ePafs, recognition awards in PeopleSoft
  • Manage new hire set-up including ordering laptop, ID badge access, VPN and network access and office supplies
  • Assist in the planning/organization of the Annual Risk Management & Safety Conference including scheduling preparation meetings, communications with attendees, event brochures, gift give-aways, signage, catering
  • Prepare counterfeit claims submission for insurance recovery for all Member stores. Maintain bank records of bank reports and police reports and follow up with Members, as needed
  • Serve as division back-up for miscellaneous activities including Member and/or vendor requests for Certificates of Insurance, property boiler inspection certificates, automobile ID cards, basic Origami RMIS issues
  • Interact with internal and external customers in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.
  • Interact with WFC Members, management and outside vendors


What we’re looking for

  • High school graduate or equivalent with secretarial/business school training desired; some college preferred
  • Demonstrated record of fully competent administrative and organizational skills: proofing, ability to organize and coordinate and follow through on projects. The ability to handle multiple requests from internal and external customers, attention to detail
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and mobile technologies
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to multi-task and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service and teamwork skills with a willingness to step in and assist others


How you’ll succeed - Core Competencies

  • Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two way communication.
  • Build Relationships: Creates cross functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
  • Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
  • Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
  • Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
  • Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.


How you’ll work

Hybrid schedule includes 4 days working in the office at Edison, NJ location with the flexibility of working the fifth day from home


Company Perks

  • Vibrant Food Centric Culture
  • Fitness Reimbursement and Well-Being Program
  • Corporate Training and Development University
  • Collaborative team environment
  • 401K
  • Matching Gifts and Community Volunteer Involvement


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