Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2017 were $6.6 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Avery Dennison is seeking an Executive Assistant.  This role will report to the general manager and will be responsible for supporting the commercial teams in the LPM Division. The successful candidate will perform advanced, diversified and confidential administrative duties requiring broad and comprehensive experience, skill and knowledge of Avery Dennison’s organizational policies and practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and maintain supervisors’ correspondence and records, working independently with guidance in only the most complex situations

• Schedule appointments and arrange meetings, conferences, and travel

• Process and track expense reports

• Maintain highly confidential documentation and files on a daily basis

• Plan all logistical and coordination activities for meetings, conferences or projects from beginning to end

• Communicate and/or coordinate supervisor’s instructions with various individuals and/or departments

• Provide administrative support relative to their respective role/function, e.g. special reports, summaries, data analysis

• Communicate widely across the organization and coordinate broader regional or operational meetings/initiatives on behalf of supervisor

• Research a wide variety of complex information requests independently

• To accomplish ad hoc projects as assigned by the supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in administrative related major

• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese, including Mandarin

• 7+ years administrative experience, with 2+ of those years supporting one or more executives preferred

• Experience in an international corporation and familiar with coordinating travel and meetings on a regional scope

• Excellent research, organizational and project coordination skills

• Excellent time-management skills, ability to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities

• Strong attention to detail, and strong analytical skills, e.g. data compilation and analysis.

• Strong interpersonal skills, good common sense, and the ability to perform tasks with initiative and follow-through

• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and other applicable computer systems such as Lotus Notes

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.