IKEA Supply China (“ISCN”) is the wholesale business unit buying IKEA goods from Suppliers and selling to retailers in Asia Pacific region, comparable to IKEA Supply AG.  As a unit equipped with finance, legal, risk, compensation & benefit, corporate communication specialists, ISCN also provides common/shared services to all Inter IKEA business units and sites in China.

About the job:

Purpose of the function:

• To secure a well functioning  import and export process
• To support our strategic goal of having products available when customers want it.
• To secure a well designed import and export process that supports the core process in supplying and thereby contribute to total lowest cost.
• To secure that we are conducting our business in compliance with internal and external rule and regulations.

Purpose of the job:

• To ensure that centralized import activities are organized in an optimal way for accuracy, efficiency and internal control.
• To lead business and people together at the customs operation support center

Your Assignment:

• Manage centralized import activities in compliance with internal and external regulations and with a high level of internal control
• Ensure efficient and reliable handling of central customs related documents,  certificates and declaration data.
• Secure the operation KPI's and communicate in the organization as well as monitor the state
• Continuously improve the customs process in daily operation and contribute the insights of improvement to supply chain operation and other relevant stakeholders
• Actively identify and manage risks related to import and export operation
• Define COSC annual business plan and deliver the result
• Contribute to regional/global development for example expansion, new business and other projects
• Secure efficient COSC support during the internal and external audits
• Contribute to global COSC forum
• Lead and develop the COSC organization and people competence

Your Profile:

A. Job-Specific Knowledge

• Previous experience of import and export from global environment
• High level of communication and negotiation skill
• Good knowledge of supply chain operations
• Proven ability to lead and inspire people
• Fluency in English (Written and oral)

B. Motivation

• Keen interest in import and export as well as supply chain operations
• Enjoying working with people and motivated by developing people
• Eager to work in a global environment and to accept and take advantage of diversity
• Eager to drive change and find optimal solutions
• Eager to learn, keen on details , willingness to know "why"
• Enjoying working in a fast growing company and facing challenges arising from subsequent growth

C. Capabilities

Job-Specific Capabilities

• Set clear goal to the team and co-workers and deliver the result as the commitment.
• Create a sense of togetherness , belonging and trust in team
• Be a good role model of the Ikea values
• Build the trust in stakeholders to grow business together
• A big view of team and business development

Leadership Key Roles

• Leading
• Managing
• Coaching
• Mentoring

Leadership Capabilities

• Develop the business and deliver results
• Lead and develop people
• Inspire and clarify
• Create togetherness
• Find better ways
• Enable change 

You have:

A. Essential For Particular Job

• Good knowledge and experience of import/export operation min.5 years
• High level communication skill
• Tactical and operational thinking way
• Good knowledge of Supply chain operation
• Fluency in English (written and wording)

B. Preferred From Externals

• Experience of AP customs operation
• Bonded operation experience is a plus
• Working experience in international company
• 5 years experience of leading people
• University degree or equivalent working experience

C. Preferred From Internals

• Good knowledge of IKEA supply chain operation
• At least 5 years experience of leading people
• Role model of IKEA value
• Drive business with strong self-motivation
• High level of communications skill