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Data publikacji: 03/05/2024

Looking for a kick-start in your international career? Or have you been working for a few years and need new challenges?

IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.

The role of IKEA Supply Area is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. Supply Area South East Asia is one of 7 supply Areas in the world, and our co-workers are based in Ho Chi Minh City & Jakarta

For you it is important that a job is not just ‘a job. Same for us! We offer a position that will challenge you every day and let you grow. For this position we are looking for a Product Compliance Specialist who is up for true adventure! In this role you will get a unique opportunity to grow your international experience and network from day 1.

Here is the deal:
You will work with our various locations (Ho Chi Minh & Jakarta) to gain an overall picture and understanding of the whole Product Quality agenda. The idea is to offer you the opportunity to learn from the reality of each one of our offices, Moreover, you will also have the chance to work in

Assignments:

• Lead and facilitate training for Business teams and Suppliers to develop competence about IKEA Specifications, testing, ways of working and compliance tools.
• Perform spot checks to verify that new products comply with documentation requirements. Also, sometimes on a project basis, verify compliance on the running product range.
• Coach and Support the Business teams in daily operations and in evaluating new potential suppliers by addressing risks/risk mitigation connected to Product safety and Chemical Compliance.
• Mapping and performing risk assessment of critical chemical substances/materials and processes.
• Participate in the development of new IKEA specification requirements, by securing input is given on potential impacts from a supply chain perspective.
• Contribute to developing and lead the implementation of global product compliance working methods and tools, and co-ordinate local implementation.

We believe that you are as curious as we are, and you are eager to explore new places and to meet new people. You can perform complex analysis, risk assessment, and draw conclusions to support the right business decisions and implementations. You are a good communicator in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate clearly and in a straightforward way. You have a holistic view, always having the Customer, Supplier, and total IKEA, compliance, and quality development in mind.
You have excellent communication and collaboration skills and can effectively work with other IKEA teams responsible for incoming AI technology, to continuously learn and enhance their knowledge of AI trends, standards, and best practices through self-improvement efforts. You can transfer knowledge and working methods to co-workers and suppliers. Finally, you have the knowledge and understanding of business teams and suppliers' daily operations.

At IKEA we believe that magic happens when we work together. That is why we are looking for a true team player that is passionate about the IKEA culture and the IKEA brand.

What you have in your backpack:

• University degree in quality management, chemistry, or chemical/biotech/food engineering, or similar. Preferably with technical background and significant experience working with quality and compliance management.
• Proven experience in handling product quality, chemical, microbiological requirements, acquired at suppliers or other manufacturers, laboratories, consultancy companies or at governmental authorities.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks on an operational level with great attention to details
• Ability to work in a structured and organized way
• Capability to communicate in a straightforward way and build relationships
• Good knowledge of English language, both written and spoken.

The position is located in Ho Chi Minh City. Please note that we will interview continuously, so send us your application online as soon as possible, but no later than 19 May 2024.

If you would like to know more about the position, please send us a message via SmartRecruiter.

IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world leader in life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. We look forward to receiving your application! (In English)