Material Management Project Leader
Development Function IKEA of Sweden, Älmhult

Do you want be part of the establishment of the material management function?

Right now we are looking for a temporary Material Management project leader with the purpose to develop material management for materials where there is currently no material owner appointed. This to secure compliance and enable high performing products on all aspects of Democratic Design.

The work includes mapping of materials, creation of structures and implementation of improved material structure in the IKEA range. The role will work in the material management process with high focus on our deliverables: IKEA requirements, material register, material library and digital information and communication around materials.

The role will work closely connected to main stakeholders outside (e.g. category, M&ID) and inside (e.g. L&S specialists, EQR matrix) of development function. The role will be included in the material management team.

The Material Management Developer is responsible for:
• Guide and support the organization when materials should be deployed in the product range. The support will focus mainly on deliverables from the material management process, meaning technical implementation including requirement development.
• Together with the team, develop the process and way of working for materials.
• Coach and lead relevant stakeholders in how to handle material management in the best possible way and implement the process and decisions taken in councils. Including pre and post council work and follow up. Scope here is materials which currently has no appointed material owner.
• Secure well rolled out and implemented ways of working and interaction between all IKEA organisations and functions.

To be successful in this role you need to be a person that can easily relate to, coach and lead different stakeholders around materials. Technical background from either HFB, category or as a specialist is preferred. Ability to work in a structured way is a pre-condition, as well as excellent communication skills. Acting and leading according to the IKEA values is crucial.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margareta Björkander, Material Management Leader, Development Function at +46 732 32 11 19. With questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist, Jonas Levin at +46 72 886 53 84

We look forward to receiving your application in English as soon as possible but no later than February 18th 2018. The role is a temporary project leader position during 2018 with possibility to be prolonged.

IKEA Range & Supply has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply the IKEA stores with home furnishing solutions available to the many people. Each year IKEA Range & Supply introduce 2 000 new products in the IKEA stores. The total range is almost 10 000 products.