Are you ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together?  

Our Food business is in transformation, integrating into Range as Range Area Food Services and Range Area Consumer Packaged Goods. We are creating the food range direction and sustainable range for the future, consolidating and developing our supply chain, integrating into the common digital landscape and sitting close to where our range is developed, in Älmhult. 

We are looking for Sustainability Leader who will work with the sustainability agenda for RA Food Services and RA Consumer Packaged goods. You will report to Vaishali Misra, RA Manager Food Services

Job Description 

Our goal is to create a positive impact for people, the planet, and society, and to enable people to live better lives within the limits of the planet. As a key leader, you will make sustainability an integral part of our business agenda and ensure that we deliver on our sustainability commitments and goals. 

We are looking for you that has extensive understanding of the different sustainability topics and how they relate to each other in the business. You have a passion for sustainability and the commitment for leading the transformation for IKEA to be the leader in a sustainable life at home. 

We also look for great communication skills and leadership capabilities and that you have the ability to engage people while being proactive and result-oriented. 

You are responsible for : 

• Developing Food related parts of our Sustainability Strategy and also lead the implementation of it into our range which includes RA Food Services and RA Consumer Packaged Goods.  
• Ensure a common understanding of IKEA's sustainability ambitions and make them relevant to Inter IKEA and Food. 
• Be a key partner developing food parts and lead implementation of the Sustainability Strategy and align sustainability actions based on impact and relevance with functional managers in both RAs 
• Lead specific strategic sustainability projects for Inter IKEA and integrate sustainability parameters into range and product development 
• Develop and implement relevant sustainability goals, measurements, and follow-ups for Food in Inter IKEA 
• Support the business with sustainability expertise and prioritize decisions based on a holistic view of the sustainability agenda 
• Manage change and inspire stakeholders by facilitating workshops, competence development, and creating support material 

You will be a sparring partner for aligning the sustainability agenda with key stakeholders in our value chain, be responsible for developing and maintaining a network of internal and external stakeholders while providing a bridge for smooth communication and ensuring a cross functional collaboration. 

This is a permanent position at IKEA of Sweden in Älmhult.  

Qualifications 

We are looking for you that has university degree, extensive experience, understanding of the different sustainability topics and how they relate to each other in the business.  

You have a passion for food, health connected to sustainability and the commitment for leading the transformation for IKEA to be the leader in a sustainable and healthier food choices for our customers. Experience or education in Agriculture, Food or related industry will be an advantage 

We also look for great communication skills and leadership capabilities and that you have the ability to engage people while being proactive and result-oriented. 
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.  

Additional information 

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Vaishali Misra, RA Manager Food Services at [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Recruiter Jonas Levin at [email protected]. 

This role will be open for applications until the 28th of April 2024