Operations & Administrative Analyst

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an Operations & Administrative Analyst immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Position Summary:

The Operations & Administrative Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring smooth operational support for the Global Marketing Leadership Team. This role will manage purchase orders, assist with budget tracking and financial reporting, and provide administrative coordination.  This role is a critical position to keep our marketing teams running smoothly, ensure our marketing and research investments deliver maximum impact and empower leaders to focus on strategy and brand growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end purchase order process, from creation to reconciliation, to ensure vendor partnerships run seamlessly. Maintain clear, accurate financial records to support data-driven decision-making.
• Track budgets and expenses, providing timely, actionable financial reports. Identify trends, flag risks, and highlight opportunities to optimize spend.
• Support on-site event coordination.
• Other operational or administrative tasks as assigned by the leader

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical diploma preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in  administrative, purchasing, or finance-related roles.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and able to adopt to changes
• Familiarity with budget tracking and financial reporting best practices.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP/procurement systems (e.g., Ariba).
• Experience working with Marketing or Consumer Insight teams in a corporate environment (preferred). 

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As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

Base Salary:  $63,250 - $110,680

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying.

First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity.

McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates. It is the policy of McCormick and Company to select and promote for all positions without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.