Administrative Assistant
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
The Fibers Technology Division Administrative Assistant is responsible for relieving FT Leadership Team members of administrative and/or clerical responsibilities.
Key activities performed to achieve this objective include:
- Arranges appointments, schedules meetings, secures business travel reservations, processes mail, maintains private or highly confidential records, and prepares and creates correspondence documents.
- Coordinates events such as interviews for job candidates, arranging customer visits and coordinating workshops.
- Supports group leaders and team manager with timekeeping and cost allocation activities.
- Maintains data for key performance indicators.
- Manages Sharepoint sites.
- Performs other clerical and administrative assignments as requested.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Accounting or other relevant field is preferred.
- Administrative support experience is preferred.
- Strong Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and related computer applications skills required.
- Must be able to read with comprehension and interpret policies and procedures.
- Must have excellent oral, written, listening and networking communication skills.
- Must have the ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Must have excellent PC and data system skills.
- Must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational, follow-through and planning skills.
- SAP Experience is preferred.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
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