Product Compliance Specialist
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Posted on:
7 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Purpose of the role:
Engage stakeholders to execute IKEAs quality agenda fostering product requirement competencies and supporting new requirements for implementation.
Assignment
- Coach & support business teams in evaluating potential new suppliers material and products to mitigate risks connected to product safety and chemical requirements with right from the beginning approach
- Lead & facilitate trainings and workshops for business teams and business partners (e.g. Connect Responsible/Chemical Navigators) to develop competence about IKEA product requirements (IKEA specifications testing IT-tools)
- Support business teams and business partners in production process chemical assessment of the safety of chemical substances and processes to ensure safe operation
- Perform Spot-checks in the framework of the Purchasing Manual working method on Gate Check Before First Delivery to verify fulfilment of IKEA requirements
- Lead IKEA product compliance verification process on the running range including follow-up of the suppliers performance together with the business team and settle focus areas for low performing suppliers
- Enable IKEA Chemical Direction implementation within Supply Area including supporting IWAY in selected globally agreed chemical-related production
- Perform mapping of critical chemical substances/materials and processes including risk assessment. Conduct XRF screening tests on high-risk materials focusing on low performing suppliers
- Support Global Product Requirement Review work as e.g. 4-eye reviewer role
- Contribute to development of new & updated IOS specifications and other product requirements. Contribute to development of working methods and tools for IKEA product requirements fulfilment on global level
- Provide support for GO/NOGO auditor in Connect related parts during production unit assessment
- Perform troubleshooting being a Supply Area risk member in case of safety alarm
Qualifications :
- University degree or equivalent experience in electronics along with familiarity in related fields such as textiles and metals or vice versa - a strong foundation in textiles and metals supplemented by electronics knowledge
- Strong business sense and solid business background with working experience in both sourcing offices and brand companies.
- Preferably with technical background and considerable experience working with quality and product compliance
- Has expertise in consumer product health and safety legislation with a solid understanding of global markets
- Proven experience in leading projects with strong leadership and stakeholders management skills
- Excellent communication skills can engage co-workers business teams and suppliers in an inspiring and straightforward way
- Quick learner able to adapt to new topics and industry trends easily
- Good knowledge of English language both written and spoken
- Preferably with expertise in AI tools
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Military Experience
- Retail Sales
- Product Demos
- Customer Support
- Product Management
- Product Development
- Unity
- Microscopy
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
