Belgium Job Openings

Dow

Administrative Specialist

Seneffe

FULL TIME

December 2, 2024

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.
About You and This Role
Our Research and Development (R&D) / Technical Service and Development (TS&D) department offers an exciting career opportunity for an Administrative Specialist in Seneffe, Belgium, for the Dow Coating Materials (DCM) business unit. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to leaders and departments, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. Your ability to manage tasks independently and exercise discretion will be crucial in maintaining workflow and supporting the team. If you are a proactive, organized, customer- and detail-oriented individual with a knack for multitasking and problem-solving, we are waiting for you to join our team.
Responsibilities
  • Provide a wide variety of professional administrative support under limited direction to leaders, colleagues, or groups in the organization.
  • Schedule meetings, book conference rooms, order food/drink, and manage the visitor process. May attend meetings to assist with presenting materials or taking notes.
  • Arrange domestic and international business travel, including booking flights, cars, and making hotel and restaurant reservations.
  • Maintain and add documents into Share Point sites and Teams, and act as the technical office equipment focal point.
  • Complete expense reports for self and others, monitor and track expenses against budgets, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Participate as an active team member on projects, finding ways to improve efficiency and independently completing tasks.
Qualifications
  • More than 5 years of experience in a professional business role, such as administrative assistant, project coordinator etc.
  • Experience with all MS-Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams)
  • Previous experience with SAP Purchase Orders
  • Experience with tools such as Workday, Concur, Diamond Systems, File Share Manager
  • Excellent communication skills with proficiency in French, English, Italian and ideally Dutch.
Preferred Skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in an empowered team environment.
  • Good planning skills and ability to anticipate needed resources.
  • Demonstrates comfort and skill when using technology.
  • Strong organization, facilitation, and time management skills
  • Strong team player with the ability to troubleshoot issues and serve as a point person for guidance.
  • Experience in managing conflicting meetings and ensuring effective communication flow.
  • Ability to build rapport and effective relationships within the organization.
  • Proficiency in using standard office equipment and software systems.
  • Knowledge of information integrity principles to properly classify, store, and protect confidential information.
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, financial, and social 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.
    • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
    • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
  • Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
  • 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.
  • Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
  • 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.
  • Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
  • On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
  • Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
  • Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
    • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
    • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
    • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
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
www.dow.com
.
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. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on
www.dow.com
.
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