You will work in a small 3member microteam with a Business Developer who negotiates prices and take care of the overall commercial relation with the supplier and a Supply Planner who handles logistics. As part of the annual action plan you will be responsible for the constant improvement of the quality of IKEA products as well as the production process and workflow through tools such as 5S Lean and machine capacity utilization. All with the aim of reducing production inefficiencies in terms of sustainability and business ethics. You will perform in the followings:
- Developing relationships with suppliers the microteam regularly travels to the field in order to understand and solve issues firsthand we see production from the ground up help with the implementation of action plans and cooperate in audit processes
- Data analytics this will be a primary function.
- Operation helping suppliers with entering uptodate product documents into the system to secure compliance resolving claims from A to Z regular communication with suppliers (emails calls) meetings with management and the team
Your tasks will also include:
- Being accountable for quality performance at suppliers
- Perform product audits and production risk assessments
- Secure full compliance of IKEA quality requirements
- Secure production process control
- Work with continuous improvement
- Develop suppliers according to IKEA Supplier Operating Standard
- Being an IKEA ambassador towards external partner
Qualifications :
To be successful in this role below competences are important for you:
- Proven experience in Quality & Compliance / Production environment good knowledge of materials properties production processes and technologies as well as Scientific or technical background (materials engineering industrial engineer mechanical engineering) or equivalent experience
- The ability to think outofthebox and critically in the constant search for ways to improve our products
- Analytical thinking which you will use in analysing processes from the beginning of product implementation to data evaluation and finding improvements cost savings better design or quality
- Patience and good communication to help you find common ground with suppliers of different nationalities and to meet IKEAs business demands as well as a preferred experience in suppliers management within quality/technical roles in multinational companies
- The ability to manage time well to balance between the factory floor and office work.
Additional Information :
This position will be based in Assago (Milano). Travelling is a part of the assignment since our Engineers work closely with our suppliers. The selection process will take place continuously so please send in your application in English latest 18th April 2025.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime