Supply Chain Security Leader

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 and food products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. The Inter IKEA Group is part of Inter IKEA Systems B.V., owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, and retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost. IKEA Purchasing and Logistics Services US Inc. is part of our Americas region, with offices in Curitiba, Brazil, and Mexico City, Mexico, and is a subsidiary of the Inter IKEA Group. This role can be based in King of Prussia, USA, or the Mexico City Supply office.

About the role

The Risk Management & Compliance function leads, steers, and supports the business to safeguard the IKEA brand by identifying, anticipating, and navigating opportunities and risks based on IKEA values and culture. Together with effective monitoring and follow-up, this leads to risk-aware decision-making and practical business control. In this role, you will help safeguard People, Assets, and Brand by proactively supporting the business with a focus on Supply Chain Security and influencing managers and co-workers to establish a risk-aware culture. You ensure compliance across the end-to-end supply chain for the Americas with local regulations and the Inter IKEA Group Policies for Supply Chain Security.

Responsibilities

• Secure the Inter IKEA Group Supply Chain Security (SCS) program (ISO and other relevant programs) is maintained and developed following business needs and external factors, including governance, requirements, steering documents, ways of working, and communication in the region.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an SCS community across the region and trademark users, supporting the business to implement SCS requirements.
• Follow up and provide assurance on the level of compliance to SCS requirements (ISO and other relevant programs) within the region.
• Periodically report the status of SCS, including incidents, trends, new regulations, and actions needed to relevant management and organizations.
• Implement and maintain the global incident management system for SCS incidents in the region.
• Secure SCS competence in the business through communication and training.
• Ensure that SCS requirements (ISO and other relevant programs) are reflected in relevant key processes, steering documents, and working methods.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis into SCS incidents together with relevant business partners and authorities following applicable policies and regulations.
• Create and maintain a strong working relationship with relevant authorities and other IKEA brand users in the region.
• Proactively identify current and emerging SCS-related risks and ensure these are addressed in the business following the Inter IKEA Group risk methodology.
• Support Regional and global SCS and Risk & Compliance projects/tasks when/where required.
• Identify talents and develop people to secure succession planning.

Qualifications

• Well-versed in Supply Chain Security programs, including AEO, OEA, PIP, and other similar programs, as well as Certifications and Customs Procedures.
• Strong leadership skills to work with all levels of the organization, business partners, and external authorities in a complex environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Risk Assessment methodology.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant Supply Chain Security policies, tools, and working methods within Inter IKEA relevant to the market and local regulations.
• Ability to conduct and document Supply Chain Security reviews and investigations.
• Very structured and detail-oriented, with strong report-writing skills.
• Very good knowledge of USA, Mexico, and Canadian Customs.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both oral and written.

Additional Information

At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.