Raw Material Developer Job at IKEA (Kaunas)

Raw Material Developer

Secure development and deployment of relevant sourcing requirements and working ...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Knowledge of the IKEA Vision and Business Idea and IKEA Sustainability Strategy and Supply Strategy
Understanding the customers’ expectations on IKEA and sustainability
Deep knowledge of the IWAY Standard, IWAY Raw material working methods and guidelines
Deep knowledge of relevant raw material standards (e.g., FSC Forest Management) and standards for Chain of custody
Basic understanding of Life Cycle Assessment for specific Raw material
Awareness of relevant category business plans
Good understanding of the tasks of categories, business teams and support functions in Sourcing Areas
Good understanding of the raw material related laws and regulations
General knowledge of products, market dynamics, trends, material flows and waste streams for circularity
Good understanding of raw material supply chains, cost drivers in value chain

Job Responsibility

Secure development and deployment of relevant sourcing requirements and working methods for raw materials in his/her region and/or area of responsibility, including capabilities for compliance
Work with stakeholders in the region and/or area of responsibility to develop sources of cost efficient, mores sustainable and regenerative resources
Build in-depth competence in the raw material industry impact on social and environmental conditions as well as raw materials role in climate change mitigation
Serve as a competence center for raw material industry and market in the region and/or area of responsibility
Together with relevant stakeholders, secure implementation of the strategic direction for sustainable, affordable, and accessible raw materials
Lead the market intelligence work for wood based raw materials in his/her region by monitoring the wood market within the context of IKEA
Establish, maintain, and develop contacts with stakeholders, aiming to influence stakeholders in the raw material sector to make progressive decisions for a good business environment and positive impact
Support development of projects aiming to secure 20 % of our wood-based feedstock by own investments, forest ownership, long term leasing
Contribute to IKEA due diligence system, including risk assessment for different countries/raw materials in his/her area of responsibility and develop risk mitigation measures to mitigate those risks
Contribute to verification of compliance, when and where it is relevant to engage his/her raw material expertise.

Fulltime

Raw Material Developer - Purchasing Development

As a Raw material developer, you will secure development and deployment of relev...

Location

United States , King of Prussia

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A passion and knowledge about forestry, agriculture and agribusiness and other land use systems
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required and Masters preferred in Forestry, Agribusiness or related field
Experience of working in forestry and wood processing industry and knowledge of sustainable forest management, timber trade and/or wood product supply chain
alternatively, similar experience within agribusiness sector
Good understanding of national legislation in forestry, agriculture and other land use related areas
Experience of engaging in dialogue with government, NGOs, and other stakeholders
Ability of taking leadership and managing projects to achieve results
Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities/deadlines and moderate stress
Ability to cope with extensive domestic and international travel up to 25-35%
Ability to work independently and in a team and to stay motivated with a hands on approach

Job Responsibility

Secure development and deployment of relevant sourcing requirements and working methods for raw materials including capabilities for compliance in your area of responsibility
Together with relevant stakeholders, secure implementation of the strategic direction for sustainable, affordable, and accessible raw materials
Lead the market intelligence work for forestry and agriculture products in your region by monitoring the market within the context of IKEA
Serve as a competence center for forestry and agriculture sector and forestry and agriculture products market in the region and/or area of responsibility

Fulltime

Raw Material Warehouse & Material Management Manager

This role leads the site’s warehouse, logistics, and material management operati...

Location

Turkey , Gebze, Kocaeli

Salary:

Not provided

Henkel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in Industrial Engineering or related departments
Minimum 5 years of experience in material management, warehouse management
Advanced user of MS Office applications
SAP know-how is must
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels
Proven experience in developing and implementing logistic strategies
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Fluency in English

Job Responsibility

Develop and apply a consistent logistic strategy in line with current business standards
Plan, implement, and optimize measures for warehousing, material, and production logistics
Ensure cost, time, and quality-efficient material supply to production, warehousing, storage, and material management
Lead the material management, warehouse, and logistic team in the plant
Create and execute saving projects in the area of end-to-end material flow, including warehouse and logistics
Develop and monitor effective KPIs for Site Warehouse & Logistics
Optimize people, resources, and technologies to ensure business standards are achieved or exceeded
Optimize inventories and continuously improve material flow in production
Lead cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects within the logistics department
Work proactively with Warehouse Supervisors and Site Operations Leaders to improve, review, and implement standard processes and procedures

What we offer

Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
Diverse national and international growth opportunities
Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

Fulltime

Raw Material Planner II

Responsible for the raw material planning and purchasing activities needed to su...

Location

United States , Round Lake

Salary:

80000.00 - 110500.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
3+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
Must not be allergic to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, or related products
Experience working in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environments, with a strong understanding of quality standards, SOPs, and compliance expectations
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with proven ability to handle inventory levels, address material shortages, and support cost‑efficient operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
able to collaborate effectively across departments in a complex, matrixed organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong overall systems/ERP competency
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work with urgency and accuracy in a fast‑paced setting

Job Responsibility

Directly supports the procurement and disposition of raw materials in response to MRP and Manufacturing requirements
Obtain materials in economic order quantities that improve value and minimize total cost (e.g. optimized inventory levels)
Assist in the annual standard costing process and provide price forecasts
Supports the Procurement Function in the standard costing program to ensure a positive PPV for the plant year over year
Supports materials management systems, plant projects and sustaining of contract terms and conditions with suppliers
Establish and maintain effective communication with all levels within Baxter
ensure that procurement processes meet the requirements of Baxter and suppliers
Monitor and disposition obsolete parts and supplier returns for rejected products and help resolve supplier's quality issues
Monitor changes to assigned commodities to alert purchasing management and the Division to major price/availability fluctuations that will impact the Division's cost or ability to conduct business
Develop knowledge of production planning in order to be the Finished Goods Planner Backup and be able to schedule finished goods (FG) production on manufacturing lines if needed

What we offer

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits

Fulltime

Romanian Speaking Raw Material & Packaging Planner

The key purpose of the role is to plan raw and packaging materials for a Europea...

Location

Hungary , Budapest

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 31, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Management or Business Administration
Min. 1-2 years experience in similar position, fresh graduates are also welcome
Business fluent English and Romanian is required
Good communication skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships at different levels of organization
Ability to work in virtual environment
Open-minded and flexible personality
Strong analytical skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Excel in particular)

Job Responsibility

Plan raw and pack materials for various Adhesives plants in Europe
Manage inventory profiles to meet agreed target with focus on slow- and non-movers, looking for opportunities that would lead to scrap reduction
Reporting and monitoring activities related to Raw & Pack Planning KPIs
Participate in cross-functional projects where involvement of Raw & Pack Planning is required
Backing-up and replacing other Planners during holidays or leaves within European Raw & Pack Planning organization
Analyzing and optimization of Purchase-to-Pay processes following global standards
Collaborate closely with Supply Planners, Production Schedulers and other stakeholders from the organization

What we offer

Cafeteria: gross 836.000 HUF/year
Flexible working hours, hybrid working type (2 days HO/week)
Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
30 days/year cross-border mobile work
Shopping possibility of Henkel products for a discounted price (up to 20-50% discount)
Diverse national and international growth opportunities
Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
Long-term career development track
Supportive company culture
Opportunities to learn and develop yourself (e.g.: trainings, LinkedIn Learning access)

Fulltime

Polish Speaking Raw Material & Packaging Planner

Our partner, Henkel Hungary, is a leading player in the chemical and consumer go...

Location

Hungary , Budapest

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 31, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Management or Business Administration
Min. 1-2 years experience in similar position, fresh graduates are also welcome
Business fluent English and Polish is required
German language knowledge is an advantage
Good communication skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships at different levels of organization
Ability to work in virtual environment
Open-minded and flexible personality
Strong analytical skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Excel in particular)
Basic knowledge of MRP planning is an advantage

Job Responsibility

Plan raw and pack materials for various Adhesives plants in Europe
Manage inventory profiles to meet agreed target with focus on slow- and non-movers, looking for opportunities that would lead to scrap reduction
Reporting and monitoring activities related to Raw & Pack Planning KPIs
Participate in cross-functional projects where involvement of Raw & Pack Planning is required
Backing-up and replacing other Planners during holidays or leaves within European Raw & Pack Planning organization
Analyzing and optimization of Purchase-to-Pay processes following global standards
Collaborate closely with Supply Planners, Production Schedulers and other stakeholders from the organization

What we offer

Cafeteria: gross 836.000 HUF/year
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working type (2 days HO/week)
Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
30 days/year cross-border mobile work
Shopping possibility of Henkel products for a discounted price (up to 20-50% discount)
Diverse national and international growth opportunities
Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
Long-term career development track
Supportive company culture

Fulltime

Raw Material Leader

co-create a strategic sourcing agenda and lead it for the totality of IKEA busin...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Deep knowledge of Raw Material Management
Deep knowledge of IKEA business setup, processes, and systems
Deep knowledge of supply chain and industry
Deep knowledge of Due Diligence System
Good knowledge of different industrial set-ups
Strong capability to create, develop and anchor business cases
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong capability to facilitate learning
Good understanding of auditing ways of working
Working level in English

Job Responsibility

Deliver to IKEA´s strategic sourcing direction for raw materials
Proposing actions to improve conditions at raw material source and downstream, at different material processing steps
Assessing IKEA investment opportunities (capital/dedicating internal resources) into the material industry value chain
Supporting and follow-up implementation of raw material sourcing plans and developing roadmaps to scale-up new business models and new set-ups
Secure an increased accessibility of feedstocks by contributing to the development of material requirements with a specific focus on raw material feedstocks originating from agriculture and forestry
Secure knowledge transfer within area of expertise within raw material organization and to relevant stakeholders
Define and co-develop relevant requirements, working methods and verification measures for agriculture and forestry based, as well as secondary and inorganic material based value chains together with Responsible Sourcing Development team, to secure legal compliance and that positive change in the entire supply chain is happening.

Fulltime

Raw Material Planner II

Responsible for the raw material planning and purchasing activities needed to su...

Location

United States , Round Lake

Salary:

76000.00 - 104500.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
3+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
Must not be allergic to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, or related products
Experience working in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environments, with a strong understanding of quality standards, SOPs, and compliance expectations
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with proven ability to handle inventory levels, address material shortages, and support cost‑efficient operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
able to collaborate effectively across departments in a complex, matrixed organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong overall systems/ERP competency
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work with urgency and accuracy in a fast‑paced setting

Job Responsibility

Directly supports the procurement and disposition of raw materials in response to MRP and Manufacturing requirements
Obtain materials in economic order quantities that improve value and minimize total cost
Assist in the annual standard costing process and provide price forecasts
Supports materials management systems, plant projects and sustaining of contract terms and conditions with suppliers
Establish and maintain effective communication with all levels within Baxter
Monitor and disposition obsolete parts and supplier returns for rejected products and help resolve supplier's quality issues
Monitor changes to assigned commodities to alert purchasing management and the Division to major price/availability fluctuations
Develop knowledge of production planning in order to be the Finished Goods Planner Backup
Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Identify and inform manager of excess, slow move and obsolete inventory issues

What we offer

Medical and dental coverage
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave

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