We welcome enthusiasm and innovation to improve and challenge current methods and procedures.
As the year progresses you are given the opportunity to increase responsibility and autonomy to gain the most from your placement year.
Who We Are?
Prysmian Group is world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry. With sales of €11 billion in 2017, more than 30,000 employees across 50 countries and 112 plants, the Group is strongly positioned in high-tech markets and offers the widest range of products, services, technologies and know-how. In the Energy sector, Prysmian Group operates in the business of underground and submarine power transmission cables and systems, special cables for applications in many different industrial sectors and medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure industry. In the Telecom sector, the Group manufactures cables and accessories for the voice, video and data transmission industry, offering a complete range of optical fibers, optical and copper cables and connectivity systems. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange in the FTSE MIB index.
The Prysmian Depot is a strategic location for Prysmian in terms of vessel mobilisation’s for large Cable Installation projects and logistics to support the company-owned and chartered vessels. As well as being a hub for mobilisations and logistics, the Prysmian Depot is also a strategic location to store spare system cables. As a placement student we will offer you a great learning experience and the chance to develop valuable skills before entering the graduate market.
What You Will Be Doing?
A Business Support Assistant would be part of the Depot/Installation support team. Typical tasks may include:
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Assisting the Depot Manager in the day-to-day administration and reporting;
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Answering the telephone and other methods of communication in a clear and polite manner;
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Managing commercial relationships with new and existing suppliers, involving effective and regular communication;
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Coordinating most activities related to the creation of Depot/Installation SAP Requisitions and Purchase Orders;
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Approving, processing and Goods Receipting Depot/Installation invoices;
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Liasing with other departments to address invoicing issues and queries;
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Forecasting and maintaining the hired equipment databases;
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Assisting with the calculation of the offshore personnel utilisation.
Who We Are Looking For?
An individual who has:
- Self-discipline;
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude;
- Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports;
- Ability to communicate and present in a clear and logical manner;
- Ability to organise workload and to manage filing methods and management techniques;
- General computer skills are essential, with knowledge of Excel and Word;
- Ability to analyse data;
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A professional attitude to work;
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A willingness to learn and take initiative.
Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.
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