Compliance Administrative Associate

KEMET Electronics Corporation; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

KEMET Electronics Corporation is looking for a Compliance Administrative Associate at their Simpsonville, SC facility. This on-site role will provide administrative and operational support for the Corporate Compliance & Sustainability team. Responsibilities include managing purchase order requisitions, travel arrangements, assisting in compliance information management, and supporting company initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree, organizational skills, and experience in administrative roles. KEMET offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in an administrative or operations coordinator role preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational practices.
• U.S. Person status required due to compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions for purchase orders and manage expense reports.
• Support travel arrangements for Corporate Compliance & Sustainability departments.
• Administer compliance-related tasks and maintain project calendars.
• Coordinate reviews of Compliance Policies and Procedures.
• Support annual sustainability reports and other department initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Concur

SharePoint

Lotus Notes

Job description

With over 100 years of technological innovation, KEMET, a YAGEO company, helps make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries. Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Job Summary

KEMET/YAGEO is seeking a Compliance Administrative Associate at our Simpsonville, SC facility to join the corporate Compliance & Sustainability team. This is an onsite role. This person will provide excellent administrative and operational support to the Corporate Compliance & Sustainability department, including purchasing requisitions, expenses, travel, and similar tasks. This role will maintain the department’s projects and programs calendar (tasks, team projects, etc.). This role will support various Corporate Compliance & Sustainability projects and compliance information management platforms. With these responsibilities, the person will gain global company knowledge and engage with people worldwide which will be foundational in supporting an individual’s growth within the department and company. The responsibilities are described below.

Key Responsibilities

• Process requisitions for purchase orders (POs) and request payments for PO and non-PO invoices.
• Manage travel arrangements and related expense reports for the Corporate Compliance & Sustainability and Corporate Quality departments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Process other Corporate Compliance & Sustainability and Corporate Quality team expense reports.
• Support administrative responsibilities in Customer Request Management module, including document review and task assignments.
• Perform periodic reviews of quality, compliance, and other technical standards to ensure the latest information is obtained.
• Coordinate periodic content reviews of Compliance Policies & Procedures, working with subject matter experts to ensure current and compliant with the latest regulations and corporate commitments.
• Administrative support as team member in the development of company’s annual sustainability reports, third-party compliance and sustainability platforms, responsible minerals sourcing program, and other department initiatives.
• Administrative support for U.S. Government trade compliance and Federal Acquisition Regulation programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Two or more years of experience in an administrative or operations coordinator position is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, multi-task, and maintain flexibility.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational practices.
• Extensive computer experience and ability to learn new software and systems.
• Due to the administrative support for U.S. Government trade compliance and Federal Acquisition Regulation programs, a U.S. Person status required (United States Citizen or U.S. Green Card holder).

Systems Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Oracle
• Lotus Notes
• Concur
• SharePoint

Location & Work Type

• Full Time – 1st Shift

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

What we offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work‑life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

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