Secaucus, NJ, US Executive Administrative Assistant

Requisition ID: R-105152

About the Role

ZT Systems is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategic Executive Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to Senior Executives. This is a unique opportunity for a talented and motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys serving as a trusted partner to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. You will play a critical role in ensuring executives and their teams operate efficiently by managing complex calendars, travel coordination, financial tracking, communications, projects, and day-to-day business operations.

Why Join ZT Systems?

• Work closely with senior leadership and have a meaningful impact on the organization.
• Be part of a highly entrepreneurial and innovative environment where ideas are encouraged and valued.
• Collaborate with talented teams across a global organization.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development.
• Join a culture that values teamwork, accountability, creativity, and excellence while fostering an environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

What You Will Do

• Provide high-level administrative support to Senior Executives, including calendar management, scheduling, correspondence, and meeting coordination.

• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and related logistics.
• Prepare and submit expense reports and assist with review and approval of team expenses.
• Manage executive priorities by evaluating competing demands and proactively adjusting schedules and workflows.
• Create, submit, and track Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) requests, change orders, contracts, invoices, and other business documentation.
• Monitor purchase orders and invoices through SAP and ensure timely processing and reconciliation.
• Reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and CAPEX projects against budgets and accounting records.
• Maintain and manage department distribution lists and shared inboxes, ensuring inquiries are routed appropriately.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and executive communications by gathering and organizing key information and documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding activities and partner with Human Resources on employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Manage conference room scheduling, visitor coordination, vendor interactions, and catering arrangements.
• Support department purchasing, budget tracking, and expense management processes.
• Assist with departmental meetings, offsites, events, and special projects from planning through execution.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, scanning, document preparation, and records management.
• Serve as a collaborative partner across teams, providing backup support and ensuring seamless operations.
• Anticipate executive and organizational needs, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of executive or administrative assistant experience supporting senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the confidence and judgment to advise and support executive leadership.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and follow-through abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across teams and functions.
• Experience handling highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, executives, customers, and vendors at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SharePoint, DocuSign, and SAP preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace and related productivity tools.
• Experience with project tracking, budget management, and expense reporting systems.
• WordPress experience is a plus.

What Makes You Successful

• Positive, collaborative, and customer-service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively navigate changing priorities.
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment.
• Ability to anticipate needs and think beyond immediate tasks to support long-term objectives.
• A team-first mentality with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed.
• Natural curiosity, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.