Business Operations Administrative Assistant - Talascend

Talascend is seeking a Business Operations Administrative Assistant for a long term contract to potential direct hire role with a globally leading company based in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

Position is on site with remote work available on Friday's!

OVERVIEW: 

The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Establish and maintain communication services across business units or from the project team to the organization.
• Maintain the storage and retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics.
• Review contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements.
• Set up project and work breakdown structures.
• Establish and document business processes.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.
• They will work cross-functionally across sales, product marketing, supply chain and finance, with the primary objective of enabling sales leadership to make effective, analytically driven, and strategic operating decisions.
• Review and submit condition requests for all categories to ensure proper funding and processing of claims.
• Provide weekly updates on applicable customer activity with list of outstanding items and ETA on completion.
• Serve as expert resource on internal processes and procedures and ensure compliance in sales activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, human resources or relevant field required.
• 0-2 years related experience required.
• The preferred candidate will have experience supporting Sales, is comfortable managing large data sets, has strong attention to detail, has a creative problem- solving mindset, and has strong communication and technical skills.
• Ability to understand business objectives and develop KPIs for measurement of success.
• Technical excellence with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP BI, Tableau or Power BI or other integrated CRM tools.
• Must have critical thinking and problem resolution skills, and be able to work well under pressure, demonstrating a sense of urgency when driving for results.
• Prior experience with consumer electronic products and existing relationships with key account preferred.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.