Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator - Princeton NJ

Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator

Princeton, NJ

We currently have an immediate opportunity for an Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator to support the Global Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) Supply Chain team, including the Head of Global Operations located in our North American affiliate in Princeton, NJ.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the P&B Supply Chain/Ops Team above in all engagement work including: Project Coordination of tactical and strategic initiatives, and administrative support
• Provide analytical support to projects and/or other business related matters
• Manage all administrative activities for the Head of Global Supply Chain including: Calendar, Travel, Expenses, meeting scheduling and organization.
• Participate in planning and preparation activities associated with meetings, presentations, and conferences.
• Prepare reports to support recommendations and projects.
• Directly manage purchase orders, invoices, monthly expense report tracking and filing, etc.
  
  

We bring

• Sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
  
  

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree or above is preferred.
• 3 years of experience working as a project coordinator or applicable experience in a corporate business environment is preferred.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and all other relevant software.
• Analytical skill will be adding value to the role.
• This individual will need to be extremely organized and efficient, with the ability to manage administrative work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize competing deadlines but also enjoys more challenging project work.
• Strong willingness to take on new responsibilities and projects with a growth mindset and a champion of dsm-firmenich’s Fundamentals and Winning Behaviors.
• High understanding and commitment to handle matters with utmost confidence and keen sense of poise, tact and diplomacy.
  
  

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $73,900 – $90,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.