Administrative Assistant - Operations Support

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Office Management, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Tracking, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Reporting Dashboards, Retail, Retail Operations, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Time Management, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Nashville, Tennessee
POSTED
5 days ago

Job Location

Lifsey-Retail Headquarters

Job Summary:

Job Description

Essential Functions

Logistical & Administrative Support 

  • Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Operations team, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, taking notes, and tracking follow-up tasks. 
  • Manages department calendars and tracks critical deadlines and recurring responsibilities.
  • Maintains inventory of operations-related supplies, uniforms, and retail support materials. 
  • Coordinates communication and logistical needs for store leadership and front-line staff. 

Procurement and Inventory Coordination 

  • Submits, tracks, and manages purchase orders to support Operations and Retail initiatives.
  • Monitors and reports on inventories of Donated Goods supplies, uniforms, and operational materials. 
  • Coordinates ordering and timely distribution of departmental supplies to store and warehouse locations. 

Retail Liaison and Field Communication 

  • Serves as a liaison between Operations leadership and retail store teams, ensuring consistent and timely communication. 
  • Assists with coordination of third-party vendors supporting store operations and facility needs. 
  • Escalates field concerns appropriately to support continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals. 
  • Primary point of contact for the Operations team with internal departments such as Accounting, Mission, Marketing and others.

Reporting and Data Management 

  • Supports the development of departmental reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards for performance tracking and project updates. 
  • Assists in compiling data for presentations, internal communications, and executive reporting. 

Team Engagement and Culture Building 

  • Participates in departmental initiatives, team meetings, and cross-functional collaboration. 
  • Acts as a culture ambassador by promoting Goodwill’s mission and values in all interactions. 

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills

Education

  • High school diploma or GED . 

Experience

  • Minimum of two years of administrative experience, preferably supporting operations, facilities, or retail functions. 

Knowledge / Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; ability to learn new systems quickly. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. 
  • Strong people skills and a collaborative mindset; strong cross-departmental communication.

Preferred Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills / Certifications & License

  • Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, or related field.
  • Experience in customer service, office management, or multi-departmental support roles. 
  • Familiarity with purchase order and procurement systems.
  • Candidates should have a background in bookkeeping, record keeping or clerical work. 

About the Company

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Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee