Administrative Assistant Ii (Purchasing)

Do you enjoy Little Debbie® snacks like Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Rolls or Mini Muffins? Maybe you've started your day with Drake's Cake® Coffee Cakes, or enjoyed a granola bar from Sunbelt Bakery®. If so, you've experienced the magic of McKee Foods. We’re proud to be America's favorite family bakery and the leading manufacturer of snack cakes nationwide, with annual sales exceeding $1.5 billion. Join our team and help us bring smiles to snack-lovers all over the country!

Pay Grade

Salaried Grade 3 (non-exempt)
$53,300 - $59,200 / year, depending on experience and qualifications
The base salary range represents the starting and expected pay for this position. Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexible hours available). Remote-hybrid position with up to 3 days of remote work available weekly, depending on business need.

Job Summary
McKee Foods Corporation is seeking an Administrative Assistant IIto support the Vice President of Purchasing.

• Schedule appointments and meetings for the V.P. of Purchasing
• Record notes and keep track of future agenda items for meetings with the V.P. chairs
• Maintain a well-organized system of filing, both paper and electronic documents
• Assist with developing Excel pivot table reports and update available reports
• Assist the department with special projects and presentations when needed
• Prepare payment documentation for the leasing companies’ vehicles
• Prepare monthly commodities update which includes recording cost projections
• Prepare period-end and fiscal year-end reports
• Research and verify disputed vendor invoices
• Coordinate and maintain Actual and Standards cost processes
• Keep the Purchasing Department vendor brochure and intranet site up-to-date
• Order and maintain office supplies and work order requests
• Coordinate group meetings and department functions
• Maintain scorecard and operational plan by period
• Set up new products and maintain item list in ERP system
• Support others in the department, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., 2 years of experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
• One to two years of related experience
• High level of analytical and problem–solving skills
• Ability to work independently on a wide variety of administrative tasks and projects
• Ability to handle tight deadlines, frequent changes and anticipate needs
• Highly organized with the ability to manage information, resources and schedules
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of people (verbal and written)
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI (or ability to learn)
• Demonstrated high level of initiative with persistence
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to assist with business meetings: prepare agendas, take notes, and prepare action items

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three to five years related administrative experience
• Advanced experience Excel or similar analytical tools
• Experience with internal SharePoint development
• Experience with business systems (OPM, TraceGains, Maximo, DevEx, Workday, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of McKee Foods supply chain operations and their impact on others

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Health insurance, including prescription drug plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision care plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Direct deposit payroll
• Credit Union
• Shift differential pay
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Profit-sharing program
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)