Business Navigation Manager

Now we are looking for a Business Navigation Manager 

As Business Navigation Manager you will play a vital role in steering the business towards growth and goal achievements. You lead and develop the business navigation team, and work closely with the category managers and the category area management to spot business opportunities as well as business risks.

You are part of the Category Area management team and the Business Navigation matrix in Purchasing Development. You report to the Category Area Manager in Textile Furnishings. 
 
In your role you will: 
Set and lead the performance agenda by providing analysis, reports, tools, and relevant business insights.  
Set relevant performance criteria and provide navigation directions to achieve and follow up results and goals 
Ensure that the budget and forecasts are accurate and reliable delivering to agreed business objectives 
Lead and develop the Business Navigation team
For you to be successful in the job as Business Navigation Manager, we think it is important that you are result driven, enjoy working in a fast-paced and complex environment. You have a solid business understanding either from purchasing or retailing or similar.

Furthermore, we want you to have an experience from leading complex projects/tasks cross different units and;
You are curious, open-minded, and build relations based on trust, collaboration, and support.
You lead from IKEA culture & values, and you have a proven track record as a manager bringing out the best in people and business.
You are a good communicator who can simplify complex matters and inspire others to see opportunities.  
You can express yourself both written and verbally in English.
 

Sounds interesting? 

Please send us your application: CV and letter of motivation in English. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit for this role, you do that under message to Hiring Manager. The last day to send your application is November 1st 2022.

Curious to know more? Let’s connect! 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact hiring manager, Tina Stilleborn at tina.stilleborn@inter.ikea.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Christina Appelqvist on +46 –766-113408 

Please note that we will continuously look at applications so don't delay, make sure to show us your interest in the role as soon as possible. We are interviewing continuously and will the close the advert when we find the right candidate. So don’t hesitate to apply today.

 

We are passionate about beautiful textiles and great comfort and want to make our wide offer accessible and affordable to the many people. We do this with our entrepreneurial mind-set and collaborative approach with our 250 supplier partners. We strive for low cost in everything we do, but not compromising on quality, sustainability and corporate responsibility.  

With over 350 co-workers and 250 suppliers and partners across the world, Category Area Textile Furnishings drives and develops the global supply chain of textile furnishing products for all IKEA stores globally. This includes everything from bulky products such as mattresses and sofas to carpets, curtains, cushions and felt boxes for storage to mention just a few. 

The characteristics of the businesses and industries in Textile Furnishings brings complexities that need to be addressed simultaneously.