Inter IKEA Group
Retail
RawMaterialDeveloper
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“Raw Material Developer at Inter IKEA Group. Skills: Raw material development, Sustainable sourcing, Supply chain optimization. Secure development of sourcing requirements. Secure deployment of sourcing requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Secure accessibility of affordable raw material; Achieve strategic direction for raw materials
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Structured; Methodical
Extensive domestic and international travel up to 25-35%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, Experience in forestry and wood processing industry, Knowledge of sustainable forest management, Knowledge of timber trade, Knowledge of wood product supply, Experience engaging in dialogue with government, Experience engaging in dialogue with NGOs, Experience engaging in dialogue with other stakeholders, Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities/deadlines, Ability to cope with extensive domestic and international travel
Nice to Have
Masters in Forestry or Agribusiness, Masters in related field, Similar experience within agribusiness sector
What You'll Do.
Secure development of sourcing requirements
Secure deployment of sourcing requirements
Secure development of working methods
Secure deployment of working methods
Secure capabilities for compliance
Secure implementation of strategic direction
Lead market intelligence work
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with relevant stakeholders; Work independently; Work with others; Work in a team
Process & Methodology
Managing projects
Full Job Description
Hej! We are IKEA! One brand, a full value chain, and many, many people – that’s us in a nutshell. Spread all over the world, we have a passion for home furnishing and an inspiring shared vision: 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 Inter IKEA Group is a part of Inter IKEA Systems B.V., owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost. IKEA Purchasing Services (US) Inc. in King of Prussia, PA is part of our Supply Area Americas region which also has an office in Mexico City, Mexico and Curitiba, Brazil, and is a subsidiary of the Inter IKEA Group. IKEA is a global retail company with the vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. Raw Material Area enables IKEA to influence responsible sourcing and business practices in the world. We secure accessibility of affordable raw material from responsibly managed sources through optimized supply chains and a positive social and environmental impact within and beyond our own needs. We are now looking for a Raw material developer for forestry/agribusiness raw materials who will be part of the Raw Material Area team. As a Raw material developer, you will secure development and deployment of relevant sourcing requirements and working methods for raw materials including capabilities for compliance in your area of responsibility. Together with relevant stakeholders, you will secure implementation of the strategic direction for sustainable, affordable, and accessible raw materials. You will le
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