Assistant Administratif et Commercial at Oatly France

WHY OATLY?

Across the world people’s consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat based dairy alternative producer in the world with products spanning multiple categories.

We’re determined on being part of the discussion on the long-term future of the food and beverage industry. To keep this movement going, we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the Oatly flowing.

Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to eat better and live healthier lives without recklessly taxing the planet's resources in the process.

Sustainability, nutritional health and trust are at the heart of what we do. We are building a culture that constantly upgrades each other so we can upgrade the planet. This is a company that shows great respect and a fearless approach to make positive change. Does this feel exciting? Well, this is where you come in.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

We're looking for an Assistant Administratif et Commercial to join our team in Paris. This is a role for someone who enjoys bringing structure, supporting others, and making sure the details are taken care of so the wider team can focus on what they do best.

The position consists of three main responsibilities:

1. Commercial Team Assistant (85% of the role)

2. Office Manager (10%)

3. General Manager Assistant for ad hoc tasks (5%)

Commercial Team Assistant

• Support the sales team with various internal and external sales processes.

• Serve as the daily point of contact for key customers, providing product technical specifications, pricing information, and promotional details.

• Manage GS1 data and databases such as Salsify and Agena.

• Support product launches, customer onboarding, and commercial projects that help us improve how we work and grow our business.

Office Manager

• Act as the main point of contact for office service providers and manage stocks of products, office supplies, and related materials.

• Ensure all team members contribute to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

• Work closely with the HR team based in Barcelona on topics such as internal communication and coordinating occupational health appointments.

• Coordinate office deliveries, including promotional materials and product samples.

General Manager Assistant

• Support the organization of international meetings in France and team-building activities (2-3 times per year).

• Track invoices related to these projects as well as office management activities.

• Manage incoming mail received at the office.

• Assist with occasional commercial and administrative tasks.

This position reports directly to the General Manager.

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WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE

We're not big fans of long lists of requirements, but there are a few things that will help you succeed in this role:

• Fluent French and strong English skills.

• Experience working in an FMCG environment.

• Previous experience in sales support, customer service, logistics, or a similar coordination-focused role.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

• Confidence working with Microsoft Office tools.

• Experience with GS1, CRM systems, Nielsen, Salsify, or similar platforms is a bonus, not a dealbreaker.

WHO WE NEED YOU TO BE

At Oatly, we care as much about who you are as what you've done.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being the glue that keeps things running smoothly. You like bringing structure to busy environments, supporting others, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. You are comfortable juggling different priorities and can switch from helping a customer, to updating data, to organizing an office delivery without missing a beat.

We think you'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of your work.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.

• Curious and eager to learn new systems and ways of working.

• A great communicator who enjoys working with different teams and stakeholders.

• Flexible and solution-oriented when plans change.

• Humble, collaborative, and always willing to lend a hand.

• Energized by being part of a growing business where no two days look exactly the same.

Most importantly, you're excited about our mission and want to be part of building a more sustainable food system. Because while we're serious about changing the food industry, we don't take ourselves too seriously along the way.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package.

• A 13th-month salary after one year of service.

• Fully funded private health insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with Oatly contributions.

• Meal vouchers.

• An office in central Paris (75003) and the possibility to work remotely one day per week.

YOUR APPLICATION

Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.

As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and pop in your application if it’s feeling right. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!

Last day of application: 31st of August.

We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!

Love Oatly XOXO

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