Forest Operations and Wood Supply Manager, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Sweden, Älmhult

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

In the role of Forest Operations and Wood Supply Manager, you'll oversee and optimize the sourcing of wood materials from Inter IKEA-invested feedstock, ensuring sustainability, quality, and cost-effectiveness throughout the supply chain. You'll manage your team, relationships with suppliers, implement sustainable forestry practices, ensure compliance with environmental standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to align with IKEA's goals and commitment to sustainability.

Job Responsibility:

Identify, assess, and manage relationships with forest management companies to ensure compliance with IKEA’s sustainability and quality standards
Develop and implement strategies to optimize the wood supply chain, including sourcing, transportation, and inventory management, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize forest value
Implement sustainable forestry practices and certification standards to ensure responsible sourcing of wood materials in alignment with IKEA’s environmental commitments
Coordinate timber harvesting activities, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring, to ensure sustainable forest management practices and minimize environmental impact
Collect and analyze data on wood supply chain performance, including production metrics, costs, and sustainability indicators, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders
Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the wood supply chain, including process optimization, innovation, and adoption of best practices to drive efficiency and sustainability
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, industry associations, and non-governmental organizations to promote transparency, dialogue, and shared goals related to responsible wood sourcing and supply chain management

Requirements:

Proficiency in supply chain optimization, including sourcing strategies, inventory management, transportation logistics, forest certification standards (FSC) and cost control methods within the forestry industry
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to wood sourcing, transportation, and processing, including knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and strategies for risk mitigation
Demonstrated leadership abilities to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams and relevant stakeholders, make informed decisions under pressure, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the wood supply chain
Preferably knowledge of the IKEA Strategic Landscape, IKEA Supply Strategy and IKEA’s supply landscape

What we offer:

Inspirational working environment based on creativity and innovation
Opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 28, 2025

Expiration:
November 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Forest Operations and Wood Supply Manager

IKEA

Location:Sweden, Älmhult

Category:Energy

Contract Type:Employment contract