Administration Assistant Sr. I

BASF•Wyandotte, MI

49d

About The Position

We are looking for a Administration Assistant Sr. I to join our Monomers team in Wyandotte, MI. Come create chemistry with us! BASF Monomers is a leading supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides, and ammonia. Our products are used in many downstream applications including the production of foams, adhesives, textiles, automobiles, food production, paper, packaging, wire, cable, clothing, and so much more. Monomers go into the production of countless household and industrial goods and make a positive impact on people's lives every day. As an essential business in BASF's overall Verbund (interconnected value chain) system, Team Monomers is committed to help our customers reach their sustainability targets by expanding our portfolio of lower CO2 footprint products and circular solutions. As an Executive Administrative Assistant, one of the many responsibilities is providing comprehensive executive support to the SVP, Monomers - North America, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements for CM.

Requirements

Hold a high school diploma with at least 8 years of experience in an Executive Administrative Assistant role or a similar position supporting senior executives, or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field (preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrate excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities while working effectively under pressure.
Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a professional, friendly, and welcoming demeanor.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, possess high emotional intelligence, and can manage sensitive and complex information involving executives, customers, and external stakeholders.
Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and have experience working with digital dashboards such as Power BI.
Can work independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment, proactively identifying needs and solutions.
Have experience working across different time zones, coordinating and managing virtual meetings (advantageous).

Nice To Haves

Bring additional value through knowledge of SAP systems and/or the chemical industry or a related field (a plus).

Responsibilities

Prepare, edit, and optimize written and visual materials, including correspondence, presentations, reports, slides, and other documents in support of the SVP and Leadership Team.
Serve as a primary point of contact by managing incoming correspondence and requests, prioritizing and flagging critical or time-sensitive information to ensure the SVP remains prompt and responsive.
Coordinate and schedule meetings across time zones, including managing calendars and arranging logistics for virtual, in-person meetings, conferences, and leadership events.
Manage logistics and travel coordination, including traveling with the SVP to face-to-face events 2-3 times per year or as needed.
Conduct research and compile data to support reports, presentations, and leadership-level decision-making as requested.
Maintain organized filing systems and drive continuous improvement, applying automation and process enhancements to increase efficiency for the SVP and Leadership Team.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Act as a contributing member of the SVP's Leadership Team by proactively identifying issues and solutions, supporting organizational communication plans, and performing additional administrative tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

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