Administrative Assistant

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.

At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.

If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.

In this position you will be responsible for all the booking and travel arrangements for the company. The Administrative Assistant will report to the department manager.

The position can be based out of Corona, CA or Adelanto, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and book travel and hotel and conference reservations
• Upload trip expenses reports into the system
• Coordinate logistics of vehicles and equipment.
• Shipping, receiving and shipment tracking through various shipping vendors
• Manage the ordering requests of all project related purchases and office supplies.
• Provides general assistance to management staff and Purchasing Department with the following: Uploading Trip Receipts, Launching Expense Requests, Posting Invoices, Posting Debit Card Receipts, Posting Petty Cash Receipts.
• Prepare any outgoing mail, copying, faxing, scanning documents and filing
• Report to work at the scheduled time, demonstrates consistent and regular attendance, and consistently works the duration of the scheduled shift
• Answering incoming calls on busy main line phone number in a pleasant and friendly manner. Transferring phone calls, taking messages
• Maintains a positive composure and pleasant demeanor even when under pressure.
• Adhere to company security policies by following visitor procedures
• Ensure the kitchen, front desk reception area and conference rooms are clean and orderly throughout the workday.
• Stocking kitchen with necessary supplies, placing orders online for such supplies

(Note: These tasks are not intended to be all-inclusive. You may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the company).

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, sit for lengthy periods and use hands for various functions such as typing and using various hand tools.
• Must be able to work from hand-written data sheets and memos.
• May require heavy lifting at times.
• Maintain a clean office area and work environment.
• Must be able to stand and crouch for filing purposes.
• Must be able to work overtime and occasional weekends.

Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of computers, printers & related peripheral
• Knowledge and understanding of various computer software, to include but not limited to, WORD and EXCEL.
• Experience with SAP highly preferred.

  Experience and Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma, two (2) year college degree or technical school preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience as a secretary, administrative assistant, etc.
• A combination of experience and/or education is acceptable.

APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (100% Premium costs paid by Company)
• Voluntary Dental insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K (4% Company Match)

Schedule:

• Monday to Saturday

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality,  diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.