Innovation Leader

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As Innovation Leader for Category Area Transport you secure that our agenda and performance stays ahead of trends, contribute to business and people development, and translate strategy, business plan and IKEA direction into relevant actions.

As Innovation Leader you are responsible for the Development and Innovation agenda in Category area, and you actively co-create and contribute to the total Development and Innovation agenda at IKEA.

Your main assignment will be:

To be successful in this role, we see that you have a relevant university degree, and a wide understanding of the supply chain. You have experience of leading and managing co-workers and assignments across organizations, and in an international and culturally diversified environment. You have knowledge and experience in leading all levels and stages of innovation with proven track record from start-up, innovation team or similar. You also have business development experience in a global dimension. You have a mindset to turn challenges into opportunities and willpower to develop scalable solutions.

As a person you are inspired by interdependent leadership, and you are curious to explore and eager to learn. You are passionate about enabling “a better everyday life” through innovation. You have the belief in test and try, and the agility to fail and restart. Your motivation in leading business and people together is high and your empathy is well developed.

It comes natural for you to always act as an IKEA ambassador towards both external as well as internal stakeholders, and you perform business responsibilities based on value- and fact-based business approach. Your entrepreneurial spirit is strong, and you have a natural way of seeing business opportunities and take action.

You have high aspirations; you show ambition and hunger to improve and do better. Your dedication and commitment together with true openness and curiosity to new things really do make things happen. Your networking capabilities are well developed and help you foster long-term and successful relationships with both external stakeholders and your close co-workers. However, when needed you are also able to work with limited guidance and lead yourself into the unknown.

The assignment requires travelling.
We look forward to receiving your application online, by February 15th the latest.

For further information on the position, please contact Dariusz Mroczek, e-mail dariusz.mroczek@inter.ikea.com . For information about the recruitment process, please contact Linda Quarfordt Thelin, People and Culture Leader, e-mail linda.quarfordt.thelin@inter.ikea.com.