Senior Executive Assistant

Kemin • Des Moines, IA

10d

About The Position

Kemin Nutrisurance is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and project support to the President, requiring exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and independent judgment to manage complex schedules, coordinate events, and ensure seamless communication while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with 5-7 years of related experience OR Associates Degree with 7-10 years of related experience OR High School Diploma with 10+ years of related experience
• High potential candidates with less experience may be considered for a role commensurate with their skills and work history
• Proven experience coordinating and booking both domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Must be reliable and work with integrity with all contacts inside or outside the company.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to effectively anticipate the daily needs of the President and/or Executives and proactively make arrangements, provide information, and contact sources to gather information.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Programs and t echnologically proficient and comfortable in technology-driven environments.
• A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.
• Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.
• Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.
• Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects and events which support the company’s business cause.
• Regularly must be engaged in projects and tasks where the exercise of independent judgement are required (e.g. initiate calendaring projects, coordinate business travel to align with executive travel in different time zones, develop meeting agendas).
• Responsible for tasks and special projects requiring an analysis of situations and data, as well as formulating and executing the plan.
• Responsible for all travel, including anticipating special travel needs, passport or visa issues, and resolutions of travel conflicts during trips (regardless of time zone), etc.
• Responsible for prioritizing all requests for meetings and appointments. Must proactively manage the calendar in all cases, and make necessary adjustments. Conflicts are to be recognized and avoided, plus amounts of time to complete tasks estimated.
• Active participation in meetings and creation of meeting minutes, ensuring complete confidentiality in these situations is an absolute requirement.
• Responsible for a variety of administrative tasks including creating and formatting of letters and/or data and information, and for drafting, formatting, and finalization of documents.
• Responsible to proactively initiate and/or return telephone calls in a timely manner for Executives as appropriate.
• Responsible for gathering information or data from the President and/or Executive’s direct reports and compile into reports/presentations.
• Responsible for organizing a variety of domestic and international meetings. This includes working with hotels, conference centers, advance team activity (including but not limited to restaurant and outside activities, quality of exercise venues, etc.) and ensuring that arrangements and financial aspects are effectively managed.
• Responsible for tactful interaction with others to successfully screen meeting requests, handle last-minute meeting cancellations, and convey messages or directives from the President and/or Executives to further advance the vision and mission of the company through these contacts.
• Independently coordinate facility logistics, equipment, and presentation needs for meetings with customers, vendors or Kemin employees.
• From time to time, may interact with difficult people and challenging situations, but is required to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor, both in person and over the telephone.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support : Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees