Administrative Assistant - Logistics

McKenney's, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney's, Inc. located in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Logistics Administrative Assistant I to support the Logistics team with calendar management, travel planning, and general admin tasks.

The role includes data management, metrics tracking, and collaboration across shipping, vendor communications, and asset records. The ideal candidate will be organized, tech-savvy, and eager to learn new systems, including Dynamics, Smartsheet, and Tableau, with opportunities to grow into purchasing

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of administrative or operations support experience preferred.
• Construction, logistics, or project-based environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Logistics Manager's calendar, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and process expense reports
• Conduct weekly check-ins with the Logistics Manager to report on key updates, upcoming priorities, and outstanding action items
• Coordinate team meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and distribution of notes and follow-ups
• Support the broader logistics team with general administrative needs, correspondence, and document organization
• Monitor and organize key logistics performance metrics including lead time compliance and order volume compliance
• Track and document quality observations and operational errors to support continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain organized records of metrics data to help the team identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Utilize Tableau dashboards to review and summarize performance data for team reporting
• Respond to project and operational support requests by preparing reports, researching labor and material charges, correcting transactions, and resolving billing and documentation questions.
• Assist with billing and charge management, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Coordinate vendor invoicing and communications, supporting the review and routing of invoices for approval
• Prepare purchase orders and task authorizations for review and approval, with the expectation to grow toward greater purchasing coordination responsibilities over time
• Support project asset tracking, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of logistics-related assets
• Administer fleet and trailer records, including maintenance purchase orders, inspection tracking, change order processing, and trailer charge administration.
• Provide administrative support for shipping and logistics activities as needed
• Assist with coordination of inbound and outbound material movements at a coordination level
• Compile and organize data from multiple sources to support team reporting needs
• Maintain accurate records and files within Microsoft Dynamics and other internal systems
• Assist with Smartsheet-based tools including surveys and tracking logs, with the opportunity to expand capabilities over time
• Support the team in keeping operational documentation current and accessible

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics

Smartsheet

Tableau

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent learning

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Smartsheet

Tableau

Job description

Introduction

McKenney's has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

Overview

The Logistics Administrative Assistant I provides administrative and operational support to the full McKenney's Logistics team. Based in Atlanta, this role supports both the Atlanta and Charlotte logistics operations. The ideal candidate is organized, computer literate, eager to grow, and capable of quickly becoming proficient in new systems independently.

Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Manage the Logistics Manager's calendar, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and processing expense reports
• Conduct a weekly check-in with the Logistics Manager to report on key updates, upcoming priorities, and outstanding action items
• Coordinate team meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and distribution of notes and follow-ups
• Support the broader logistics team with general administrative needs, correspondence, and document organization

Productivity & Project Metrics Data Management

• Monitor and organize key logistics performance metrics including lead time compliance and order volume compliance
• Track and document quality observations and operational errors to support continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain organized records of metrics data to help the team identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Utilize Tableau dashboards to review and summarize performance data for team reporting
• Respond to project and operational support requests by preparing reports, researching labor and material charges, correcting transactions, and resolving billing and documentation questions.

Financial & Vendor Administration

• Assist with billing and charge management, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Coordinate vendor invoicing and communications, supporting the review and routing of invoices for approval
• Prepare purchase orders and task authorizations for review and approval, with the expectation to grow toward greater purchasing coordination responsibilities over time
• Support project asset tracking, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of logistics-related assets
• Administer fleet and trailer records, including maintenance purchase orders, inspection tracking, change order processing, and trailer charge administration.

Shipping & Logistics Support

• Provide administrative support for shipping and logistics activities as needed
• Assist with coordination of inbound and outbound material movements at a coordination level

Data & Reporting

• Compile and organize data from multiple sources to support team reporting needs
• Maintain accurate records and files within Microsoft Dynamics and other internal systems
• Assist with Smartsheet-based tools including surveys and tracking logs, with the opportunity to expand capabilities over time
• Support the team in keeping operational documentation current and accessible

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years of administrative or operations support experience preferred; candidates with strong aptitude and transferable skills will be considered
• Construction, logistics, or project-based environment experience is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; Microsoft Dynamics experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable navigating and learning new software systems independently at a user level
• Proficiency in Smartsheet or other work management platform required; experience building and maintaining workflows, reports, dashboards, and automations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Tableau or similar tools is a plus; training will be provided
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a team with competing needs
• Self-motivated with a collaborative, team-first mindset