Administrative & Operations Assistant

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Jersey City, NJ, USA
In-Office
55K-75K Annually
Entry level
Chemical • Manufacturing
The Role
Provide hands-on administrative and operations support: track shipments and inventory, coordinate with carriers and warehouses, handle customer emails, prepare quotes/orders/invoices, manage sample dispatches, and maintain organized operational records to support daily logistics and office administration.
Summary Generated by Built In
[Associate Allied Chemicals](http://www.aac-ingredients.com/) is an international distributor of fragrance, flavor, and aroma chemical ingredients with operations across India, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
AAC USA is expanding its local warehousing and customer support operations, and we are looking for a dependable and organized Administrative & Operations Assistant to support our day-to-day business activities.
Tasks
This is a hands-on coordination and administrative role supporting daily operations, logistics follow-ups, inventory tracking, customer communication, and office administration.
We are looking for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing operational follow-ups throughout the day.
This role may be especially suitable for:
* Experienced administrative professionals
* Candidates with prior office coordination experience
* Individuals returning to the workforce
* Candidates seeking a stable long-term position with flexibility
* Professionals who enjoy organized operational work and communication
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operations Coordination
* Track incoming shipments and warehouse receipts
* Coordinate with trucking companies, warehouses, freight forwarders, and brokers
* Maintain inward inventory and sample tracking records
* Follow up on deliveries and shipment status updates
Administrative & Customer Support
* Handle day-to-day email correspondence
* Prepare and send customer quotations, Sales Orders, Invoices
* Coordinate customer sample dispatches
* Maintain organized operational records and files
* Assist management with scheduling and operational follow-ups
Inventory & Sample Management
* Maintain sample inventory records
* Track outgoing sample shipments and customer dispatches
* Coordinate basic inventory updates and stock records
Requirements
Preferred Background
Experience in any of the following environments is preferred:
* Administrative assistant roles
* Logistics or warehouse coordination
* Chemical or industrial distribution companies
* Freight forwarding or import/export businesses
* Customer service and operations support roles
Quickbooks/Zoho experience is a plus but not required.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
* Extremely organized and reliable
* Strong with email communication and follow-ups
* Comfortable coordinating with multiple vendors and customers
* Detail-oriented and process-driven
* Able to work independently without constant supervision
* Looking for a stable and professional long-term role
Benefits
Health Insurance

Skills Required

  • Experience as an administrative assistant or office coordinator
  • Logistics or warehouse coordination experience
  • Experience in chemical or industrial distribution
  • Freight forwarding or import/export experience
  • Customer service or operations support experience
  • QuickBooks experience
  • Zoho experience
  • Extremely organized and reliable
  • Strong email communication and follow-up skills
  • Comfortable coordinating with multiple vendors and customers
  • Detail-oriented and process-driven
  • Able to work independently without constant supervision
  • Ability to maintain accurate inventory and sample records
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The Company
Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Associate Allied Chemicals is a leading global supplier of high-quality aroma chemicals and ingredients. The company serves the fragrance, flavor, food, and cosmetic industries, providing a wide range of specialties, natural essential oils, resinoids, and natural extracts to both local and international markets.

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