Administrative Assistant

Date: Jun 19, 2026

Location: Carthage, MO, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Administrative Assistant within our Creative Services team to help support our business.  As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do.  We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.”  We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it.  Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

 

As an Administrative Assistant you will have the opportunity to manage administrative tasks, coordinate billing processes, handle promotional item distribution, and assist with general office duties.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the Creative department.  The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment. 

So, what will you be doing as an Administrative Assistant?

  • Prepare and process invoices for creative projects and departmental expenses.
  • Track and reconcile billing records to ensure accuracy.
  • Assist with budget monitoring and expense reporting.
  • Coordinate the ordering, inventory, and distribution of promotional materials.
  • Ensure timely delivery of items for campaigns, events, and client needs.
  • Maintain accurate records of promotional item usage and stock levels.
  • Assist internal branches with custom promotional needs (quoting and ordering).
  • Distribution/fulfillment resource for internal departments and branches.
  • Prepare and distribute internal communications and reports.
  • Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical).
  • Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence for the department.
  • Prepare expense reports and coordinate with staff for submission.
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and organize departmental events.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Creative Department and other teams.
  • Support creative staff with project coordination and resource needs.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • Proven experience as an administrative assistant or similar role.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Familiarity with billing processes and promotional item coordination is a plus.  

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

 

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
  • Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

 

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us! We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

 

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