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Executive Assistant
SALIX Data Africa Limited
Job at a glance
- Employer
- SALIX Data Africa Limited
- Position
- Executive Assistant
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years supporting senior leaders
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 30 October 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 12 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
SALIX Data Africa Limited is hiring an Executive Assistant in Nairobi to support senior leadership. You will manage executive communications, coordinate freight and logistics monitoring, and lead data entry projects while acting as a trusted business partner.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Involves monitoring freight and logistics exceptions
- Requires ownership of data entry projects in NetSuite
- Focuses on creating actionable executive briefings
Key responsibilities
- Triage the executive's inbox, filtering routine emails and escalating only critical matters.
- Create structured daily briefings highlighting decisions, risks, opportunities, and priorities.
- Monitor shipment schedules and customs activity across carriers and brokers.
- Track and flag logistics exceptions, delays, or documentation issues immediately.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve flagged logistics issues.
- Own data entry and record-update projects in NetSuite, including HTS code updates.
- Conduct ad hoc research projects as required by the business.
- Assist with travel planning, calendar scheduling, and document preparations.
Who should apply?
This role suits a proactive professional with at least three years of executive support experience, particularly those comfortable with international operations and logistics coordination.
Key requirements
- 3+ years executive support experience
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite/SAP)
- Strong business writing skills
Nice to have
- Direct support of a CEO, Founder, President, or Managing Director.
- Experience supporting US-based executives or organizations.
- Exposure to logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments.
- Experience creating executive reports, dashboards, and management updates.
- Advanced Excel and business reporting skills.
What you should know
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- You must demonstrate the ability to distinguish between information and insight.
How to apply
- Submit your resume and cover letter via SmartRecruiters.
- Highlight your interest in the position and showcase relevant qualifications.
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
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.
• 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.
We are seeking a top-tier professional who can think critically, communicate effectively, execute relentlessly, and operate as a trusted extension of a senior executive's office. If that describes you, we invite you to apply.
SALIX DATA i s an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To join us on this incredible journey, kindly submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your interest in the position and showcasing your relevant qualifications.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We eagerly anticipate receiving your applications and embarking on this rewarding journey together, making a difference as we make the data meaningful.
• 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.
• 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.
We are seeking a top-tier professional who can think critically, communicate effectively, execute relentlessly, and operate as a trusted extension of a senior executive's office. If that describes you, we invite you to apply.
SALIX DATA i s an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To join us on this incredible journey, kindly submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your interest in the position and showcasing your relevant qualifications.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We eagerly anticipate receiving your applications and embarking on this rewarding journey together, making a difference as we make the data meaningful.