Administrative Assistant

OEC GROUP; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

OEC Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform day-to-day administrative tasks and assist with projects for company initiatives and events. You will collaborate with internal teams across departments to ensure smooth operations.

The role supports front desk duties, event planning, and internal communications. Proficiency in Canva/Adobe and Microsoft Office is preferred; office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in an Administrative Assistant or Receptionist role is required.
• Associate degree or higher required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Greet office visitors and employees at the front desk and assist as needed.
• Help boost office camaraderie with events, announcements, and newsletters.
• Answer inbound calls and direct them to proper recipients.
• Create daily email newsletters for internal employees using Canva or similar tools.
• Process inbound and outbound mail, parcels, and deliveries.
• Manage inventory of office supplies.
• Coordinate communications with vendors and with property management.

Skills

Administrative experience

Event planning

Graphic design tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Established in 1981, Orient Express Container (OEC) Group is one of the top freight forwarders in the transportation industry. We provide freight transportation, logistics, and information services to over 50,000 customers through a network of global offices. Our employees recognize the impact we make in the global supply chain through staying on top of the ever-changing logistics industry with the goal of delivering quality information and services to our clients. As an Administrative Assistant, you will perform various day-to-day administrative tasks and assist with projects related to important company initiatives and events. This role will also collaborate with internal team members from various departments.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in an Administrative Assistant or Receptionist role is required.
• Event planning experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with graphic design platforms like Canva and Adobe is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Outgoing and expressive personality.
• Great organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Greet office visitors and employees at the front desk and assist however necessary.
• Help boost office camaraderie with fun and engaging events, announcements, and newsletters.
• Answer inbound calls and directthem to proper recipients.
• Create daily email newsletters for internal employees using Canva or similar graphic design platforms.
• Processinbound and outbound mail, parcels, and deliveries.
• Manage inventory of office supplies.
• Communicatewith property managementabout any facility needs.
• Coordinatecommunications with vendors.
• Perform various other administrative tasks as needed.

Salary:

• $20 – $24/hour dependent on transferable experienceand education level.

Schedule:

• In office, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Education:

• Associate degree or higher required.

OEC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer