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Dow Senior Administrative Specialist in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Senior Administrative Specialist
At a glance
Position:Senior Administrative Specialist
Primary Location:Sao Paulo (BRA), São Paulo, Brazil
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/13/2024
Job Number:R2052687
Position Type:Regular
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.
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Administrative Specialist. The successful candidate will provide administrative support and coordinate general office activities for the LA Industrial Solution Commercial Director, Product Director and Brazil Sales Leader. Maintains a thorough understanding of duties, work teams, and computer programs to function independently, prioritize tasks and provide expert administrative assistance to leaders, coworkers, or other groups in the organization. Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment. Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated. Requires full proficiency gained through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks under limited supervision.
Responsibilities
Independently schedules meetings, books conference rooms, orders food/drink, escorts and manages visitor guest processes and agendas.
Coordinates the end-to-end delivery of departmental or group events or special projects.
Take notes at leadership team meetings and compress relevant information into a summary / action item.
Proactive approach to problem-solving. Ability and knowledge to answer business/function questions and take appropriate actions in the absence of the Leader.
Excellent organizational skills and results-oriented. Strong attention to detail and the ability to keep work flowing without distractions or interruptions. Ability to arrange complex domestic and international travel and prepare an itinerary.
Manage complex calendars and time management to support the leader and business objectives. Independently works to manage changing priorities and circumstances.
Manage TER reporting, review and approve TERs on behalf of the leader.
Uses business software applications (e.g., word processing, presentation and spreadsheet) to prepare reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
Maintains files, records, calendars and shared drivers updated and organized.
Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience with administrative support.
Advanced/Fluent English (reading/writing/speaking).
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Manages customer expectations effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills and abilities to quickly build relationships.
Strong time management skills.
Strong attention to details.
Spanish language skills are a plus.
Important Notes
- Do not forget to attach your Curriculum.
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 visitingwww.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 onwww.dow.com.