Product Compliance Specialist

Company Description
IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.
The role of IKEA Purchasing & Logistics is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. Purchasing & Logistics Area North is one of 8 Purchasing & Logistics Areas in the world, and our co-workers are based in Älmhult, Dortmund, Kaunas and Moscow.
Job Description
For you it’s important that a job is not just ‘a job’. Same for us! We offer a position that will challenge you every day and let you grow.
Examples of assignments:
Lead and facilitate training for Business teams and Suppliers to develop competence about IoS Specifications, testing, ways of working and compliance tools
Perform spot check in the frame of the Gate Checks routine to verify that the new products complies with documentation and CONNECT requirements. As well, from time to time on project basis, to verify compliance on the running product range
Coach and Support the Business teams in daily operations and in evaluate new potential suppliers by addressing risks/risk mitigation connected to Product safety and Chemical Compliance
Mapping and perform risk assessment of critical chemical substances/materials and processes
Participate in the development of new IoS specification requirements, by securing input is given on potential impacts from a supply chain perspective
Contribute in developing and lead implementation of global product compliance working methods and tools, and co-ordinate local implementation

Qualifications
We believe that you are as curious as we are and eager to explore new places and to meet new people. You have the capability to perform complex analysis and risk assessment and draw conclusions to support the right business decisions and implementations. You are a good communicator in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate clearly and in a simple way. You have a holistic view, always having Customer, Supplier, total IKEA, compliance and quality development in mind. You are able to transfer knowledge and working methods to co-workers and suppliers. Last but not least, you have the knowledge and understanding of business teams and suppliers daily operational.
At IKEA we believe that magic happens when we work together. That’s why we are looking for a true team player that is passionate about the IKEA culture and the IKEA brand.
What you have in your backpack:
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks on an operational level with great attention to details
Ability to work in a structured and organized way
Capability to communicate in a clear way and build relationships
Deep knowledge of Microsoft office
Driver’s license B

Additional information
Please note that we will interview continuously, so please send us your application online as soon as possible, but on April 8th the latest.
For more information or any questions regarding this position, please contact Malin Augustsson, Deputy Quality Compliance Manager via e-mail at malin.augustsson@inter.ikea.com. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process, please connect with Helena Sjölander at Helena.sjolander@inter.ikea.com