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We are now looking for a Raw Material Manager Asia who will be part of our leadership team. Our journey on securing everyday accessibility to affordable and responsible sourced raw material is not new. We in the Raw Material Area have got the leadership to drive the overall IKEA raw material strategy, we have integrated scope for responsible sourcing of raw materials and regional teams working on the deployment agenda across the business. In Raw Material Area, the Regional Manager plays important role in our business process as below: Lead the work in the regional Raw Material team supporting the business teams towards the agreed regional and global goals. Leading, coaching, and developing a high performing team and as part of the management team lead the overall Raw Material agenda.
Job Responsibility:
Secure IKEA´s core competence in raw material trade and industry
Contribute to the development of raw material strategic directions
Lead the competence sharing and implementation of best practices between categories, Industries, growing/extraction owners to optimize value chain efficiency in total IKEA
Secure that all relevant responsible sourcing of raw material requirements are developed and implemented
On assignment, initiate/steer/lead value-chain project within the value chain from growing/extracting to components
Analyze the current supply chains, identify efficiency gaps and propose actions to capture the opportunities in IKEA´s value chains
Represent IKEA in relevant forums
Deliver market intelligence for the region
Responsible for driving the Leadership and Competence agenda: Identify needs and gaps, and build leadership and competence plans to meet the short- and long-term business needs
Lead, coach and develop a high performing team that will strongly contribute to reach the objectives and goals
Lead the team towards the set goals incl. Raw Material legal compliance
When applicable support IKEA Forest Investments
Requirements:
Strong understanding of IKEA Business model and IKEA Business model for growth
Understanding of how your everyday work adds customer value
Strong understanding of Raw material management, the Raw Material Industry and trade, and raw material processing
Strong ability to lead team in remote environment, coach and mentor, lead through involving and engaging people
Strong ability to analyze a business, identifying and navigating risks
Understanding of business, sourcing raw materials over distant supply chain and production related experience
Ability to build strong relationships and to build trust with external stakeholders and NGOs
Passion for business and people, motivated to have impact on both business and sustainability goals
Always look for better ways, committed to high standards in everything you do