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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’s Feedstocks & Commodities Business is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Business Vice President, based in Horgen, Switzerland. This role is responsible for office administration and coordination of activities at an international level.
About You
You are an experienced administrative professional with strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset. You proactively support senior leadership, anticipate needs, and manage complex scheduling with discretion and professionalism. You are comfortable handling sensitive information and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support to the Business Vice President, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and presentation preparation.
- Exercise sound judgment in handling internal and external correspondence, prioritizing what requires the leader’s attention.
- Prepare recurring meetings and their agendas, send out material in advance and ensure that decisions are documented and followed up on.
- Manage international travel logistics, including visa arrangements and expense reporting (TER), and coach others on related procedures in line with Dow’s policies.
- Oversee records management, Delegation of Authority, invoice processing, and budget tracking.
- Collaborate across teams to resolve challenges and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
- Serve as a role model for other administrative professionals by sharing best practices and offering guidance.
Qualifications
- Minimum of eight years’ experience in senior administrative roles in an international environment.
- Apprenticeship in business administration, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and sound judgment.
- High level of assertiveness and self-motivation.
- Discreet and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German.
- Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
- Proficient in digital tools and MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams).
- Familiarity with Dow systems (e.g. SharePoint, Delegation of Authority, Diamond Systems, SAP) or a strong willingness to learn.
Additional Notes
Candidates must be eligible to work in Switzerland.
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.
