Herr Foods Inc. is the largest privately owned salty snack food manufacturer and distributor in the country, we are based in Nottingham, PA and we think our 1600+ employees are pretty spectacular! We have been committed for the last 75 years to making our Herr s family business an enjoyable place to work!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Administrative Assistant position, joining our Key Accounts team in Nottingham, PA!

Schedule: Typical workweek will be Monday -Friday

This position is full-time benefit eligible. Herr s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k, company profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

Summary

Provide administrative support on an individualized basis for four to six Key Account Managers (KAM), and the VP, of Key Accounts by coordinating the clerical needs for promotional activities, working in TPO/TPM, managing customer portals, preparing sales data driven reports and handling information requests per KAM by performing the duties listed below.

The incumbent for this position must be organized, detail-orientated, and effective in prioritizing independent responsibilities. They must possess a positive, yet accountable attitude with eagerness and drive for accuracy and team success. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Help with tasks related to creating and updating promotions in TPO/TPM. This could include promotions, base line reviews, ROI analysis, entering new items, etc.
• Working in customer portals to enter promotions, customer payments, new items, deleted items, etc.
• Create and maintain existing spreadsheets and sale reports for specific time periods (daily, weekly, monthly, and annually) for Key Account Sales Management. This will also include a basic analysis of outstanding discrepancies or concerns, along with communication to the appropriate KAM.
• Compile competitive price points through internet research and collection of in-store circular ads in order to inform Key Account Management team through various needed reports.
• Compile weekly reports and analysis for Walmart and Sam s Club using the retailer driven internet based program Retail Link. (If training is needed, travel to retailer training center may be required.)
• Combine syndicated data with internal sales data for at-a glance reports for Senior Management review and analysis. Resources are utilized through IRI given data and stratum.
• Coordinate and implement price adjustments with Key Account Managers; Branch Managers; Regional Directors of D-V-I.
• Provide unsupervised additional Key Account Department support for various needs and projects that contribute to the department s success.
• Acts as a back-up for Secretary to the VP, Key Accounts during absences and vacations.
• Attend and/or take part in regular department and company meetings or conference calls.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience with the retailer driven internet based programs such as Retail Link; sales databases such as Silvon; Map Point; and the AS400 system preferred; or must be able to obtain within 90-days of hire. Knowledge of Herr s product codes preferred.

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must have the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must pass a job-related software assessment with a score of 70% or better at the intermediate level.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities