Executive Assistant At Salix Data

Job Description



Executive Information and Administrative Management





Triage the executive's inbox, clearing routine and notification emails; banking, HR/payroll, system alerts, SaaS notifications, so only items genuinely needing attention get through.

Progressively take on more direct filtering and filing as familiarity with the business builds.

Filter routine communications and escalate only critical matters.

Categorize emails by urgency, significance, and required action.





Manage Calendar scheduling and coordination





Assist with travel planning and document preparations

Support Process documentation and SOP management

Create structured daily executive briefings highlighting decisions, risks, opportunities, and priorities.

The goal is to provide clarity and actionable insight rather than forwarding individual emails.





Freight and Logistics Monitoring





Monitor shipment, freight schedule, and customs activity across all carriers and brokers.

Track and flag exceptions, delays, or documentation issues as they arise.

Coordinate directly with suppliers, freight partners, and internal teams to help resolve flagged issues.





Data Entry & Research Projects





Own data entry and record-update projects in NetSuite and other business systems, starting with an HTS code and duty rate update project.

Conduct ad hoc research projects as they arise.





The Ideal Candidate





Highly proactive and solutions-oriented

Exceptionally organized and detail-focused

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

A strong communicator with excellent business writing skills

Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information

Analytical, resourceful, and commercially aware

Calm under pressure and capable of managing competing priorities

Relentless in follow-through and accountability

Most importantly, you know how to distinguish between information and insight





What Success Looks Like





The executive feels genuinely in the know without being pulled into every thread. Deliver concise, high-quality daily executive briefings.

A daily digest that consistently separates decisions, FYIs, exceptions, and logistics statuses.

Create visibility across projects, priorities, and business initiatives.

Freight and logistics exceptions are caught and flagged before they become problems.

Growing ownership of inbox filtering and filing as trust is established.

Significantly reduce administrative burden on the executive.

Become a trusted business partner and key contributor to executive effectiveness.





Qualifications





Bachelor's degree in business, Commerce, Operations, Supply Chain, Communications, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years' experience supporting senior leaders, founders, CEOs, managing directors, or executive teams.

Experience working with international clients, multinational organizations, or global teams.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).

Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Experience with PM tools (Microsoft Planner, Asana, Click up, Monday.com Trello)

Proven experience coordinating projects, managing workflows, and tracking business initiatives.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.





Preferred Experience





Direct support of a CEO, Founder, President, or Managing Director.

Experience supporting US-based executives or organizations.

Exposure to logistics, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or operations environments.

Experience creating executive reports, dashboards, and management updates.

Advanced Excel and business reporting skills.