Administrative Specialist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business.

Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future.

Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

The Commercial Team in our Packaging & Specialty Plastics business is seeking an Administrative Specialist (m / f / d) in Wiesbaden, Germany.

In this role, you will provide essential business administrative support to a leader or department, demonstrating discretion and independent judgment in managing workflow.

Your proficiency, honed through job-related training and substantial on-the-job experience, enables you to perform a variety of tasks under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of business and administrative support to leaders and employees in the commercial team.
• Manage calendars, agendas, minutes, etc.
• Maintain files, records, and distribution lists.
• Maintain internal file shares and team communication mechanisms.
• Arrange business travel, coordinate internal meetings and event arrangement.
• Monitor and track expenses against budgets and provide reports to budget manager.
• May act as department focal point, e.g. with external vendors, IT, service providers etc.
• Collaborate and work within a team to provide reliable and effective service.

Qualifications

• Vocational degree ( abgeschlossene Ausbildung’) in administrative or related fields.
• 3+ years of administrative experience in an internationally operating company is of advantage.
• Service-oriented, reliable and accurate team player
• Proficient MS Office user, experience in working with MS Teams is of advantage.
• Comfortable with conversing and writing in English language.
• German language skills are of advantage.

Additional Notes :

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This role can be performed in part-time

Join our Administrative Specialist team supporting the Commercial Team in our Packaging & Specialty Plastics business. Provides business administrative support to a leader or department.

Exercises discretion and independent judgment in managing flow of work. Requires full proficiency gained through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks under limited supervision.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Provide a wide variety of business and administrative support to leaders and employees in the commercial team.
• Manage calenders, agendas, minutes, etc.
• Maintain files, records, and distribution lists.
• Maintain internal file shares and team communication mechanisms.
• Arrange business travel, coordinate internal meetings and event arrangement.
• Monitor and track expenses against budgets and provide reports to budget manager.
• May act as department focal point, e.g. with external vendors, IT, service providers etc.
• Collaborate and work within a team to provide reliable and effective service.

Requirements

• Vocational degree ( abgeschlossene Ausbildung’) in administrative or related fields.
• 3+ years of administrative experience in an internationally operating company is of advantage.
• Service-oriented, reliable and accurate team player
• Proficient MS Office user, experience in working with MS Teams is of advantage.
• Comfortable with conversing and writing in English language.
• German language skills are of advantage.

Additional Notes :

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This role can be performed in part-time

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you : your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.

You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee :

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies : Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE : DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.

Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.

We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023.

References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.