Risk & Safety Leader

Company Description
You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe in discovering and developing the talent in each of us. We invest in your passions and encourage you to grow with them. Come and see things a little differently with us!
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – our customers, co-workers, and suppliers. Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?” We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally.
The Supply Area assignment is all about enabling business, developing people and relations, and securing compliance. Supply Areas are places where co-workers and business partners connect to share, add value, and collaborate cross functional borders. We have 7 Supply Areas in IKEA Supply around the world, and we operate in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.
We are now looking for a Risk & Safety Leader
Job Description
In the role as Risk & Safety Leader, you will lead the Risk & Safety agenda for Supply Area areas with extra focus on IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB.
Your main responsibilities as Risk & Safety Leader are:
Support in defining, implementing, and maintaining Steering Documents and tools.
Maintain an understanding of the different Supply Areas and how they work as well as the risks, controls, industry standards, and best practices to effectively maintain a risk management and Safety & Security framework that is appropriate, implementable, scalable, and relevant.
Address and align regulatory and legal/compliance safety and security requirements regarding risk management governance, policies, standards, methods, and reporting.
Work with other specialists in the area of Safety and Security, Supply Chain Security, Ethics and Integrity Compliance, Information Security & Data privacy, Internal Audit and Reporting and Systems.
Lead and develop agenda for Supply Area Risk & Compliance and Safety & Security Networks and facilitate and coordinate R&C activities across Supply Areas according to year cycle.
Support with competence development and succession planning across area of responsibility.

Qualifications
Understanding of the IKEA core business processes and IKEA Culture and values
Understanding of IKEA governance structure and steering documents
Knowledge of relevant health, safety and security policies, standards rules, manuals, tools and working methods within Inter IKEA relevant to the markets
Understanding of risk management and safety and security regulations
Strong leadership skills

To be successful in this role we see that you have experience from leading in a global environment and we are looking for a person with great stakeholder management and facilitation skills. You have a strong desire to move our Risk & Safety agenda forward.
​​​​​​​Since Supply Areas are a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world, you need to be fluent in English.
Additional information
The position is located in Älmhult, Sweden.
We have a preferred candidate for the position.
Apply as soon possible but no later than 2nd of January, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application in English.
For more information about the position, please contact hiring manager Emma Keith at emma.keith@inter.ikea.com