IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.

The Inter IKEA Group is a part of Inter IKEA Systems B.V., owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor.

IKEA Supply is part of IKEA Range & Supply and is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

This is a new position for the Customs Europe and Africa (EA) Team, within the larger Team the CTC Manager will lead a small team focused on Customs and Trade Compliance, proactively seeking to secure compliance into processes in all EA countries.

In this role, you will work to monitor regulations and requirements, understand their impact towards IKEA’s ways of working and by working with key stakeholders and the operations teams ensure compliant operational practices are in place to support a dynamic supply chain, while helping to promote a vibrant Customs organization that strives to be a trusted resource to all stakeholders.

As an integral part of the EA Customs Management Team, the CTC Manager works to protect the IKEA brand through best practices and helps facilitate the realization of the IKEA vision to make a better everyday life for the many people.

Your main tasks will include: 

• Supporting all country customs teams and the regional Customs Operations Service Centre (COSC), to secure the compliance set up in customs related processes, closely and actively work with country customs team to find ways to continuously optimize processes to achieve full compliance
• Lead and manage regional free trade agreement/preference strategies and programs to secure optimal use of such agreements while securing compliance and adherence to agreement requirements
•  Analyze new IKEA EA countries from a customs perspective and to lead the development of customs procedures to IKEA’s business within those countries
• Lead and develop customs and trade team in accordance with "Leading Business & People Together", ensure team competence meet current and future business needs. 

You have demonstrable Customs knowledge (procedures, regulations, valuation, classification and origin etc.), with an eye towards compliance. You have Leadership skills and are eager to develop yourself and your co-workers. You have an organized way of working, are eager to drive change and find optimal working practices. You thrive in a diverse and global environment and have strong communications skills, both written and verbal (the Units working language is English).

Knowledge

•  Verifiable Customs knowledge (procedures, regulations, valuation, preference programs/free trade agreements, classification and origin etc.)
• Previous experience in import/export and supply chain logistics
• Experience working in a process-oriented organization

IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

This position is based in Älmhult, Sweden. The selection process will take place continuously, so please send in your application in English as soon as possible but latest 27/8. If you have questions regarding the role, please contact hiring manager, Graham Main, [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Generalist Helena Sjölander, [email protected]. Please note that we don’t accept application through email. 

At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us!