Over the past four decades, OEC Group has become one of the leaders in international logistics. When you work with us, you’ll connect people and products from one end of the world to the other. We make sure critical products like life-saving medicines, food, clothing, and other goods get shipped to their destinations in the most efficient way possible.

OEC Group finds ways to accentuate your abilities, encourage you to take on new challenges, and soar to new heights. We value candidates who are problem solvers, team players, and lifelong learners. Every employee has the opportunity to grow and be recognized for their hard work, positive attitude, and attention to detail.

Community: We are a family-oriented company, and we value our employees' efforts to help grow and support one another as a unified community.
Teamwork: We work together to support each other's successes, interests and goals by sharing knowledge and resources.
Customer Experience: We focus on helping both our internal and external customers succeed, acting in our customer's best interests while striving to understand their needs and exceed their expectations.
Work Ethic: We hold ourselves accountable in our everyday work, and we strive to do the best we can. Passion is at the heart of OEC.
Innovation: We believe innovation is essential for growth. Continuous improvement will bring OEC and our people to a better future.

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, & vision insurance, telemedicine services, HSA fund, short-term disability
Plan for the Future: 401k match, Life & Accidental Coverage
Rewards: Bi-annual performance-based salary adjustment and/or bonus, promotion opportunities, & increased PTO based off tenure
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work, paid time off (vacation, personal, floating days, & holidays)
Employee Wellness: EAP program, wellness events (biometric screenings, flu-shots, healthy office snacks)
Friendly Work Culture: Diversity & Inclusion, open floor plan, management open door policy, workplace events (annual holiday party, sporting events, fishing trips, potlucks, team dinners)
Learning Opportunities: New hire paid training, specialized trainers to educate you on the fundamentals of freight forwarding, cross training into other departments
Work Authorization: Visa sponsorship for specific positions and office locations

Executive Assistant

New Hyde Park, NY

Full Time

Administration

Mid Level

OEC Group offers a competitive salary, a full benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and so much more!

What we’re looking for…

Minimum of 3 years of relevant administrative or executive support experience, preferably supporting senior management or multiple executives.
Strong organization, attention to detail, prioritization and multi-tasking skills are a must.
Fluency in Mandarin is a plus

About the Position

Provide proactive administrative support to the Vice Presidents of Sales, Operations, Pricing, and Accounting in coordination with the Head of Administration.
Manage executive calendars, meetings, appointments, and communications, including scheduling across time zones and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Screen and prioritize calls, emails, and meeting requests, responding to routine inquiries as authorized.
Coordinate meeting preparation, agendas, presentations, materials, and follow-up items.
Prepare and update PowerPoint presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and other business documents.
Prepare, reconcile, and submit executive expense reports through SAP Concur.
Support departmental projects and business initiatives through scheduling, progress tracking, documentation, and follow-up.
Coordinate cross-departmental communications and administrative activities to support business objectives.
Maintain departmental records, reports, and information in CRM platforms and other business systems.
Assist with special projects and additional administrative assignments as needed.
Coordinate domestic and international business travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, itineraries, and required documentation.
Assist with planning conferences, trade shows, client visits, and other business events.
Coordinate client dinners, business meetings, team meals, and related reservations.
Support client relationship activities through business gifts, holiday cards, and other correspondence.
Welcome and assist visiting executives, clients, and business partners.
Collaborate with the Office Coordinator and Administration team to provide administrative coverage and improve operational efficiency.
Communicate regularly with the Head of Administration regarding workload, priorities, and support needs.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Work Schedule

New York Office 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EST

<10% of travel required, may be responsible for visiting event venues, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of relevant administrative or executive support experience, preferably supporting senior management or multiple executives.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with executives, employees, clients, and business partners.
Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive business information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and adapt to changing business needs.
Experience with SAP Concur and CRM systems is preferred.
Mandarin Chinese language skills are preferred but not required.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Salary

$70,000 - $80,000 annually based on education and experience level.

Perks & Benefits of OEC Group

After successfully completing and passing a standard 90-day introductory period the employee is provided with the following benefits package. This includes:

Full Health Insurance Coverage (Medical Vision and Dental)
Life and Accidental Insurance Coverage
Vacation/ Personal/ Floating Days
401K Retirement Plan with up to 3% company match

About OEC Group

Established in 1981, OEC Group is one of the leading NVOCC freight forwarding companies. We provide our customers with import and export services, as well as, door-to-door services for both international and domestic needs. We remain competitive by offering a wide range of logistics services, including: ocean and air freight, rail, trucking, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, cargo insurance and more.

Company Culture

OEC Group provides a fun, family-oriented work culture. We are a well-established company that is continually growing and looking for strong team players. We often host company outings such as team dinners, holiday parties, company picnics, and team building activities!

OEC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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