Administrative Assistant

Description

Central Life Sciences is searching for an  Administrative Assistant in our Dallas, TX location. This position will perform administrative duties for executive management. Responsibilities may include screening calls, making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports, training, and supervising other support staff.  Requires strong computer and internet research skills.  Also calls for flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Priorities :

• Relieve management of administrative detail, all projects
• Coordinate workflow
• Update and chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines
• Take initiative in manager’s absence
• Keep projects on schedule
• Maintain procedures manuals to ensure consistent performance of routines

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QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,450 employees across North America and Europe. Visit  www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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