Management Assistant

Want to help us bring happiness to the world Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands infrastructure and people Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands we dont compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-ledresilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility we insist oncollaborationand demand accountability. If that is your thing then pladis offers global ambition a clear Vision and roadmap for success challenge and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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The Challenge

Are you an experienced senior Assistant with a sharp eye for detail a proactive mindset and the ability to think three steps ahead Do you thrive in a dynamic international environment and want to directly support members of our Leadership Team Then this is your opportunity to make an impact at pladis!

What does the role involve

As a Management Assistant you are working for several senior leadership team members in Europe and Developing Markets. You are the linchpin in the daily support of our leaders. You ensure they make the most of their time and are always well-prepared. From managing complex calendars to organizing international travel and preparing key documents you handle it all with flair discretion and precision.

Your Key Responsibilities

Organization & Planning

• Manage complex international calendars and daily rescheduling
• Organize multi-destination travel including visas accommodation and travel packs
• Prepare meetings with relevant documents and briefing materials

Communication & Coordination

• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Draft communications and presentations on behalf of the executives
• Schedule and coordinate recurring meetings such as 1:1s and leadership sessions

Administration & Support

• Process invoices expenses and credit card statements
• Maintain document management and filing systems
• Screen calls and requests handling them independently where appropriate

Relationship Management

• Proactively build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Ensure a professional and welcoming experience for visitors
• Working closely together with the Executive Assistant and the other Management Assistant

What do you bring

• Experience working for multiple Directors or Senior Managers
• Excellent command of MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
• Experience with complex travel booking and Visa processes
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Flexible stress-resistant and solution-oriented
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Discrete and professional in handling confidential information
• Experience in working in an international environment
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Full-time available

What we offer

• A key role within a leading international company
• The opportunity to work closely with inspiring leaders and contribute to strategic success
• Competitive employment conditions and a collaborative culture
• Fixed-term employment contract (12 months) with the prospect of a permanent contract
• Hybrid possibilities
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment with room for personal growth and initiative
• Opportunity for further development through practical training
• Full-time employment for 37.5 hours per week
• 34 vacation days (based on full-time)
• Pension in accordance with the Confectionery Industry Collective Agreement
• Collective health insurance (CZ and Zilveren Kruis) bicycle scheme and fitness scheme

Who are we

Koninklijke Verkade founded in 1886 with amazing brands like Verkade en Sultana is part of pladis since 2016. pladisis one of the worlds leading snacking companies. We are the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. A worldwide community with 16.000 colleagues around the world. Each of us bring our experience in happiness. Each of us is unique but we find each other as a family of bakers and chocolatiers hardworking with pride and purpose. After all these years we believe that biscuits and chocolate bring people together. We are pladis. We bake Happiness. Happiness with every bite.

pladis succeeds because of people like you. People who wake up in the morning excited to get to work. Who believe in themselves and their potential. Who want to grow as part of a global community of like-minded colleagues. pladis colleagues care deeply about being the best. About winning staying the course and never giving up. Whichever part of the world were in whatever our role. Whether were baking working in HR finance marketing or many other areas we win as one pladis team.

And while were all unique we share something in common. Its the code by which we live and work. We call it our Winning Traits & Behaviours:Purpose LedAgile Collaborative PositiveandResilient. Five aspects of pladis life that define who we are how we interact and get things done.

If pladis sounds like the place where you can thrive and help write the next chapter in our growth story then check out opportunities around the world and follow us for the latest information from our teams. More information can be found at

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Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do and is reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe and this diversity is our great strength.

Were an equal opportunities employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyones distinctive qualities and perspectives.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.

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