Executive Assistant to the CEO
CADDi
Chicago, illinois
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
About Us:
CADDi is a global supply chain company on a mission to "unleash the potential of manufacturing". The company strives to transform the manufacturing industry through its primary offering "CADDi Manufacturing", a one-stop service for procurement and manufacturing that utilizes original technologies to optimize quality, cost, and delivery within its supply chain infrastructure. In mid-2022, CADDi launched "CADDi Drawer," a cloud-based data utilization system to further digital transformation in the manufacturing industry.
Tech Crunch: CADDi raises $89M Series C.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide top-notch administrative support to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This pivotal role requires impeccable organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the CEO's productivity and ensuring the smooth functioning of executive activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the CEO’s calendar, exercising considerable discretion and judgment as to priorities and effective use of the CEO’s time.
- Manage and optimize the CEO's schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Prepare and coordinate materials for meetings, ensuring the CEO is well-prepared and briefed.
- Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the Executive Suite and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, transparency and support with senior management staff.
- Display efficient work management skills that reflect efficient planning and scheduling of work assignments and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Handle executive correspondence, including emails and phone calls, in a professional and timely manner.
- Manages and logs incoming scheduling requests, reschedules meetings as necessary, proactively communicate changes, and anticipates and responds to scheduling conflicts
- Conduct research and gather data to facilitate informed decision-making by the CEO.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other executive-level documents.
- Coordinate special projects and initiatives as directed by the CEO.
- Demonstrate initiative and self-management reflective of being proactive and problem solving with limited to no supervision.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Ideal Candidate:
With these responsibilities in mind, our “Ideal Candidate” should possess the following attributes:
- Minimum three years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably supporting C-level executives.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to details.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
- Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills to ensure all encounters are handled in a professional and courteous manner.
- Highly resourceful team player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
- Professional proficiency in Japanese and English.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for providing seamless executive support, we encourage you to apply for this key position in our organization.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and vision for CADDi.
CADDi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401k
- Stock Options
- Parental Leave
- Annual Leave
- Referral Bonuses
- Commuter Benefits