Regional Wood Supply and Forestry Manager

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Regional Wood Supply and Forestry Manager
IKEA Purchasing, Warsaw, Poland

We are building a better IKEA where we lead the business and create growth in a simplified and better way, based on our culture, values and with customers and people in focus. Creating a better IKEA Purchasing has the aim to ensure that our ways of working enables IKEA to grow and develop according to Growing IKEA Together 2020 and beyond.

We are a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with passion for home furnishing. We share an inspiring vision: ?to create a better everyday life for the many people?. We are now looking for a Regional Wood Supply and Forestry Manager to join our management team who will report to Global Wood Supply and Forestry Manager. You will be line manager for the regional team of 4 specialists at different locations, such as: Moscow, Prague and Kaunas. We are looking for a manager to be located in Poland, Warsaw.

Some of the key tasks will include:
-To secure a long term accessibility of wood to lowest costs.
-To secure that all wood material in the region meet IKEA?s requirements.
-To analyze current supply chains, identify gaps and initiate actions to capture the opportunities in IKEA?s value chains.
-To initiate and drive value-chain projects.
-To represent IKEA in relevant forums.

Is this your next challenge?
We believe you may have a relevant university degree - it could be in forestry, wood engineering, economy or even finance. You will have several years of working experience in relevant industry. You have strong leadership experience. Although not essential, it is preferable that you knowledge of wood processing and/or the timber trade. Experience in engaging in dialogues with Environmental NGOs would be an advantage.

As a person, can inspire and engage others. You show drive and enjoy making things happen. You can build relationships with diverse people and your communication skills are good. You take a holistic approach to issues and you dare to challenge. You like simplicity, you accept responsibility and you are cost-conscious.

Please note that we have a preferred candidate for this position.

We are building a better IKEA where we lead the business and create growth in a simplified and better way, based on our culture, values and with customers and people in focus. Creating a better IKEA Purchasing has the aim to ensure that our ways of working enables IKEA to grow and develop according to Growing IKEA Together 2020 and beyond.