EQR Development Manager to IKEA of Sweden

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EQR (Engineering, Quality and Requirements) Development Manager to Business Area Cooking, Eating & Decoration
IKEA of Sweden, Älmhult

Do you want to secure the EQR Development agenda in a business that is truly impacting the many people ? everyday, everywhere? Are you curious and up for taking a lead in securing the quality and innovation agenda for 40% of the quantities sold in IKEA? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high paced business such as ours? If yes, you might be the right person for us in Business Area Cooking, Eating & Decoration!

At IKEA of Sweden we develop and make the IKEA range available to stores and customers all over the world. Within the responsibilities of IKEA of Sweden lies the development, sourcing, supply and steering of a unique, competitive and efficient range.

As EQR Development Manager you will be responsible to secure planning, prioritization and execution of all projects in the Product Development portfolio from the perspectives of EQR (Engineering, Quality and Requirements) and usage of standard materials, shared solutions and design for total cost.

As EQR Development Manager you will a member of the BA Management Team and deliver to the Business Plan and Business agenda. Your main focus will be on leading and securing a high level engineering development and innovation with the aim of efficient usage of resources and significantly increasing the customer experience in connection with function, quality, sustainability and low cost. You will report directly to the Business Area Manager.

Is this your next challenge?
*You have a deep business and product development knowledge on and are used to work on a strategic level
*You are a humble leader with extensive experience from strategic development and international business, preferably in the consumer goods sector
*You have deep knowledge in material and technical development as well as supply chain
*You have a strong will to influence and make a difference and you are passionate about leading and coaching people in a changing environment.
*You are an excellent stakeholder manager and you are business minded with a simple and straightforward communication style, which builds credibility and trust in others
*You are driven by the desire to develop range and business and you thrive in an environment which involves problem solving and finding new solutions

Does this sound interesting to you?
Submit your application through IKEA?s recruitment system by using the link below (you might have to copy and paste it into your web browser)
https://sjobs.brassring.com/2057/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=13900&siteid=5117&AReq=248072BR

If questions regarding the recruitment process or position, drop an e-mail to Recruitment Specialist, Emma Nordgren, emma.nordgren@ikea.com

We look forward receiving your application in English!

IKEA of Sweden, or IoS, is responsible for developing the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers all over the world. IoS is based in Älmhult ? the heart of IKEA and the centre of IKEA range development and Supply chain.