Executive Assistant, VP, Supply Chain

Cisco

Executive Assistant supporting Cisco’s VP of Supply Chain Planning. Managing executive administration, travel, projects, and Austin onsite events.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $84,800 - $111,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administrative support, calendar management, and travel coordination while effectively communicating with executive staff and suppliers. Proven ability to lead projects, organize meetings, and provide analytical support in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationWindows Desktop ApplicationsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationAnalytical SupportReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingCollaborationTeamworkMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Windows ApplicationsOutlookWordExcelPowerPointWebEx

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree

Industry Keywords

High-Tech IndustrySupply Chain PlanningAdministrative SupportEvent ManagementSupplier Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to the VP, Supply Chain Planning
Manage and prioritize the VP’s calendar, schedules, and meetings
Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, WebEx/TP technology, and logistics
Prepare meeting briefing documents, disseminate notes, and formulate post-meeting action-item lists
Act as proxy for communications and approvals as authorized
Answer general questions, refer routine matters, and follow up through completion
Resolve issues within policies and guidelines
Provide mentoring to administrative community members on problem solving
Make global travel arrangements and optimize itineraries for calendared meetings
Manage Cisco travel expenses and coordinate airline upgrades where available
Provide analytical support for special projects by researching issues, analyzing problems, compiling data, and preparing reports
Lead and support onsite events for the Austin Supply Chain Operations organization
Support supplier visits, in-person office activities, program logistics, and communications
Build community and engage with the Austin team

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting a principal at director level or above
Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination
Must work onsite in the Austin office 2–3 days per week
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with executive/senior staff and suppliers
Collaborative style and excellent teamwork
Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Past work experience in the high-tech industry desired
Associate degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, vesting following continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Opportunities to grow and build skills
Worldwide network of experts and collaborators