As a Traceability Leader you will:
- Define and lead the raw material traceability agenda including fiscal year action planning and long-term roadmaps. Present to the Raw Material Management Team for approval of prioritization of activities within the traceability agenda.
- Collaborate with our stakeholders to be updated on relevant industry regulations standards and compliance requirements related to traceability.
- Give inputs to Raw Material Leaders and the Responsible Sourcing Development team to develop requirements and routines related to traceability.
- Continuously review and enhance traceability processes in the Raw Material Area to improve efficiency accuracy and reliability. Seek feedback from stakeholders and monitor industry best practices to implement improvements and stay ahead of evolving traceability technologies.
- Support the process and capability development of traceability across Inter IKEA focusing primarily on upstream traceability. Lead and support in relevant working groups and forums.
- Secure the learning offer for upstream traceability and conduct trainings to educate co-workers on traceability systems procedures and their importance. Promote a culture of awareness and accountability within IKEA Supply.
Qualifications :
We are looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate to make an impact through collaboration and innovation. You can inspire engage and navigate complexity with confidence. Key qualifications include:
- knowledge of the value chain; from raw material to ready products supplier capabilities and material & production processes .
- Experience working with traceability of one or more raw materials.
- Good knowledge of industry and market conditions of one or more raw materials.
- Mind-set to always look for better ways and delivering results through involving and engaging people internally and externally.
- Embrace challenges and comfortable navigating in the unknown and complex topics.
- Energetic enthusiastic acting with sense of urgency and positive energy.
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities excellent communication skills and strong ability to build relationships and to influence and challenge in a constructive way.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Capability to manage and deliver large projects in a global environment.
Additional Information :
The position is located in lmhult Sweden with a global responsibility. lmhult has excellent commuting possibilities with hourly trains to Malm Lund and Vxj and an IKEA shuttle bus back and forth to Helsingborg two times a day.
If you have any questions regarding the position please connect through Smart Recruiters portal.
Does this fit in with your previous experience and ambitions for the futureThen we look forward receiving your application in English at thelatest1st August 2025
As we are in the middle of the vacation period it might take us a bit longer to get back to you regarding your application. We appreciate your patience and promise to reach out as soon as possible.
Happy summer!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time