Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Administrative Coordinator Job in Burlington, VT

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.


ABOUT THE POSITION
Columbia Sportswears dynamic global Supply Chain consists of 4 distribution centers, 430 retail stores, 80 apparel factories and 20 footwear factories worldwide. We pride ourselves on being able to get products to market quickly, safely, and in the most cost-effective manner. Our Distribution Centers utilize state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team to provide Columbia Sportswear Company a competitive advantage in distribution. Teams are responsible for shipping more than 35 million units of apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment annually within the family of brands. Accurate order fulfillment and on-time shipments are the hallmarks of our facility.

As an Administrative Coordinator you will provides analytical and specialized administrative support to distribution senior management by performing critical and confidential administrative duties and coordinating the production of correspondence and work projects. As well as maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization.


HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Collaborate on strategic objectives, execution of priorities and weekly deliverables
Performs administrative tasks such as composing letters and reports from verbal instructions or written notes/drafts; schedules appointments and coordinates calendars; keeps outlook and contact lists updated; maintaining conference room schedule
Attends various meetings to take minutes and transcribes the minutes for follow up communication. Maintains follow-up on action required
Coordinates travel arrangements, hotel, and car accommodations, and planning of itineraries
Coordination of various onsite and offsite meetings including sending invitations to attendees, reserving the facility and equipment needed, ordering catering, etc.
Facilitate product orders for all corporate incentive global merchandising and/or marketing facility or employee material
Screens incoming calls, mail and personal visits and evaluates the relative importance of each and handles appropriately
Performs other duties as assigned


YOU ARE
Able to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
A highly motivated self-starter and can work with a minimum of supervision; this is an important requirement
Equipped with a demonstrated record of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationship with all internal contacts/coworkers
Able to collaborate and influence others
Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position
Able and are well-developed to speak, read and write English, including writing clear and concise business communication
Able to handle that this position may require hours that exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week to complete priority projects. Job pressure exists in the balancing of a variety of projects. Exposure to a computer CRT and sitting for extended periods


YOU HAVE
High School Diploma or equivalent
Required 5 or more years of related experience
Broad and thorough knowledge and understanding of procedures in own work area. Basic understanding of policies and procedures in other departments
Handled critical and confidential material always necessitating discretion
Done work that requires the setup and maintenance of sensitive files related to your business unit/department needs/requirements, general correspondence, etc. (e.g., Distribution Center)
Fully proficient skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required, including the ability to create presentations using PowerPoint and/or other presentation software
A demonstrated history of excellent organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to prioritize many tasks and complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency
Ability to work under limited supervision and exercise independent judgment
Strong problem-solving skills including experience providing solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on existing precedents or procedures
Handled tasks that require some judgment. May adapt several procedures, processes, and tools to resolve issues
A record of referring only the most complex issues to senior personnel. Impacts and influences the performance of other job


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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.


This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.


At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.