Knowledge

Knowledge of the IKEA Vision and Business Idea and IKEA Sustainability Strategy and Supply Strategy;
Understanding the customers’ expectations on IKEA and sustainability
Deep knowledge of the IWAY Standard, IWAY Raw material working methods and guidelines
Deep knowledge of relevant raw material standards (e.g., FSC Forest Management) and standards for Chain of custody
Basic understanding of Life Cycle Assessment for specific Raw material
Awareness of relevant category business plans; Good understanding of the tasks of categories, business teams and support functions in Sourcing Areas;
Good understanding of the raw material related laws and regulations
General knowledge of products, market dynamics, trends, material flows and waste streams for circularity
Good understanding of raw material supply chains, cost drivers in value chain
Knowledge of specified raw material production systems and understanding of material transformation through the primary and secondary production process
Deep knowledge of the relevant IKEA information systems (e.g., SRDB, WTS, FTS, Connect etc);
Good knowledge of Project management
Understanding the values of the IKEA Code of Conduct
Working level in English and local language

Motivation

Mind-set to always look for better ways and delivering results through involving and engaging people, internally and externally
Self-starter, curious, open-minded and forward looking
Embrace challenges and comfortable navigating in the unknown and complex topics and decisive
Passion for business and people
Always look for better ways, influence and challenge, look beyond the obvious
Energetic, enthusiastic acting with sense of urgency and positive energy
High level of personal integrity and committed to high standards in everything you do
Passionate about being part of a business that is the leader in life at home, contributing to a better everyday life for the many people and People and Planet positive agenda

Capabilities

Job specific capabilities:

Strong analytical- and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, you build strong relationships with numerous stakeholders
Ability to understand complex supply chains and market dynamics
Capability to manage and deliver projects in complex and global environment
Strong ability to analyze a business, identifying and navigating risks
Ability to plan and make change happen though engaging and involving people
Ability to coach, mentor and hold trainings
Ability to lead through involving and engaging people, values-based
Strong in stakeholder management, ability to build strong relationships and to influence and challenge in a constructive way
Good communication skills
Holistic view with being comfortable acting on operational, tactical and strategic level

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