Forest Operations & Wood Supply Manager
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Posted on:
28-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In the role of Forest Operations and Wood Supply Manager you will oversee and optimize the sourcing of wood materials from Inter IKEA invested feedstock ensuring sustainability quality and cost-effectiveness throughout the Supply Chain. You would be responsible for managing your team relationships with suppliers implementing sustainable forestry practices and ensuring compliance with IKEAs environmental and social responsibility standards. Additionally you would work to improve operational efficiency mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the wood supply chain to support IKEAs long-term business goals and commitment to sustainability.
In this assignment you will:
- Identify assess and manage relationships with forest management companies to ensure compliance with IKEAs sustainability and quality standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize the wood supply chain including sourcing transportation and inventory management to improve efficiency reduce costs and maximize forest value.
- Implement sustainable forestry practices and certification standards to ensure responsible sourcing of wood materials in alignment with IKEAs environmental commitments.
- Coordinate timber harvesting activities including planning scheduling and monitoring to ensure sustainable forest management practices and minimize environmental impact.
- Collect and analyze data on wood supply chain performance including production metrics costs and sustainability indicators and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the wood supply chain including process optimization innovation and adoption of best practices to drive efficiency and sustainability.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders suppliers industry associations and non-governmental organizations to promote transparency dialogue and shared goals related to responsible wood sourcing and supply chain management.
In your role you act as an important ambassador of IKEA values and a role-model for fact-based business leadership.
Qualifications :
We are looking for someone who seeks opportunities to fuel your passion for business people and planet. As you contribute to increasing customer value driving business growth and achieving remarkable results through the power of collaboration. With a mindset that constantly seeks better ways youll play a pivotal role in a business that leads the industry in creating a better everyday life for the many people. Embrace the challenge of making a significant impact on how we conduct business within the limits of the planet fueled by your high level of integrity commitment to high standards and deep interest in global market and industry developments. As a self-starter with a sense of urgency and positive energy youll unleash your potential delivering outstanding outcomes while embracing every challenge as an opportunity for growth. Join us and be part of a remarkable journey where your actions will shape a brighter future for all.
To succeed in this role you have:
- Proficiency in supply chain optimization including sourcing strategies inventory management transportation logistics forest certification standards (FSC) and cost control methods within the forestry industry.
- Ability to identify assess and mitigate risks related to wood sourcing transportation and processing including knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and strategies for risk mitigation.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams and relevant stakeholders make informed decisions under pressure and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the wood supply chain (put in the first text)
- Preferably knowledge of the IKEA Strategic Landscape IKEA Supply Strategy and IKEAs supply landscape.
Additional Information :
We look forward to receiving your application in English by latest11.11.2025. We really want to get to know you so please (make sure to apply with your CV and a letter with your answers to the questions below). Be short and concise:
- Why do you find this position interesting
- In your experience working with forest operations and wood supply what are the leadership capabilities that you activate the most
For more information about the role contact Bruno Mariani Piana Forest Investment Manager If you have questions about the recruitment process please contact People & Culture recruiter
This is a permanent position based in Älmhult an inspirational working environment based on creativity and innovation which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world.
Predictive Index assessment may be requested during the process.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what yo ... View more
