CAREER IN IKEA - Karachi
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By IKEA Pakistan
Published on 05/8/2008
IKEA, the world’s largest home furnishings company, operates through its own retail, wholesale and purchase organizations with 265 stores and 45 purchasing offices all across the world. IKEA has an annual turnover of 19.8 billion Euros and 118,000 co-workers worldwide.
CAREER IN IKEA - Karachi
Job opportunities for extraordinary individuals!
In the world’s leading home furnishing brand
We offer you an opportunity to find your right place!
IKEA, the world’s largest home furnishings company, operates through its own retail, wholesale and purchase organizations with 265 stores and 45 purchasing offices all across the world. IKEA has an annual turnover of 19.8 billion Euros and 118,000 co-workers worldwide. Offering tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth, IKEA is known for having a non-hierarchical, fun workplace where taking responsibility, high ethical standards, diversity and gender quality are key values. To further strengthen our organization in Pakistan (Karachi), we invite professionals who have a passion to succeed and to make a difference in IKEA’s global business landscape.
MANAGER - QUALITY/ EFFICIENCY DEVELOPMENT
Responsible for identifying and supporting potentials for improvement in our product quality by leading and managing the Quality team; and the follow up and maintenance of Production Efficiency projects.
* High customer focus and passion for product quality
* Having 8-10 years of experience in the textile industry with atleast 3 years experience in a leadership position
* Good understanding of Textile production - from spinning to stitching and final dispatching
* Great communication skills, leadership skills and management capabilities together with enthusiasm to face challenges
* The candidate must be aware of customer requirements in a developed global market including Q standards, Safety, Social & Environment and Customer Satisfaction
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER / BUSINESS DEVELOPER
Responsible to develop IKEA suppliers in order to optimize Price, Quality, Capacity, Delivery service, Social and Environmental responsibility.
* Graduate in Textile Engineering
* For Senior Business Developer position: Having around 8 years' of business development experience with an international organization of which at least 3 years experience is of independently leading the team
* For Business Developer position: Having around 3-5 years of business development experience with an international organization
* Ability to frame and execute strategic and tactical business plans
* Strong negotiation skills, sound knowledge of the market and production conditions in Textiles
* Understanding of the detailed product costing
* Good communication skills in English and local language
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST & COMPLIANCE AUDITOR
Responsible to initiate and lead Environmental Projects and Conduct Safety, Environment & Social Audits at IKEA suppliers.
* Engineering background and / or Environment Science graduate (MBA - added advantage)
* 3 to 5 years' experience in implementing Environment, Safety, Social Systems and Auditing with an MNC
* Excellent communication skills in English and local language
* Good knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, Social & Environmental legislations in Pakistan
* Experience in leading Environmental Projects in textile industry
* High level of Commitment, Motivation and Ethical Standards
QUALITY DEVELOPER - SOLID WOOD
Responsible to secure Product Quality and production efficiency with suppliers and continuously work with improvements in Quality to contribute to IKEA's quality demands with a customer focus.
* 5 to 7 years experience with Engineering or Technical background. (MBA - added advantage) with good knowledge of different production, quality processes and materials like Glass, Wood, Metals
* Relevant experience in Product Quality, Product Development and Project Management
* Good communication skills in English and local language
* Strong knowledge of Quality & Efficiency Management Systems
* Able to audit and analyze suppliers working methods in Quality, Working Conditions and Environmental Performance
* High level of Commitment, Motivation and Ethical Standards
SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST - BMP COTTON
The role holder will be responsible for procurement of BMP cotton by IKEA suppliers. He / She will evolve and implement a procurement strategy that creates a seamless supply chain link between sources of BMP cotton and IKEA suppliers. He / she will also be responsible for ensuring alignment in needs of different stakeholders associated with the BMP cotton project.
* Work experience related to Sale, Purchase & Grading of seed & Lint cotton will be essential
* Work experience with a reputed ginning mill / textile mill will be essential
* Expertise in setting up and running Supply Chains Systems will be essential
* Strong relationships with reputed players associated with Cotton Processing (traders / brokers / ginners / spinners / textile mills) will be essential
* Work experience in a business development / sales focus role will be desirable
* Educational background in Textile Engineering and / or Business Administration will be desirable
* Good communication skills in English and local language
* Candidate must be willing to travel extensively
Successful women professional encouraged to apply.
To positions entail domestic and international travel.
To apply visit our website at the following link and search for openings in Pakistan:
www.ikea.com/ms/en_GB/jobs/apply_now/international_jobs/jobsearch.html
In the world’s leading home furnishing brand
We offer you an opportunity to find your right place!
IKEA, the world’s largest home furnishings company, operates through its own retail, wholesale and purchase organizations with 265 stores and 45 purchasing offices all across the world. IKEA has an annual turnover of 19.8 billion Euros and 118,000 co-workers worldwide. Offering tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth, IKEA is known for having a non-hierarchical, fun workplace where taking responsibility, high ethical standards, diversity and gender quality are key values. To further strengthen our organization in Pakistan (Karachi), we invite professionals who have a passion to succeed and to make a difference in IKEA’s global business landscape.
MANAGER - QUALITY/ EFFICIENCY DEVELOPMENT
Responsible for identifying and supporting potentials for improvement in our product quality by leading and managing the Quality team; and the follow up and maintenance of Production Efficiency projects.
* High customer focus and passion for product quality
* Having 8-10 years of experience in the textile industry with atleast 3 years experience in a leadership position
* Good understanding of Textile production - from spinning to stitching and final dispatching
* Great communication skills, leadership skills and management capabilities together with enthusiasm to face challenges
* The candidate must be aware of customer requirements in a developed global market including Q standards, Safety, Social & Environment and Customer Satisfaction
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER / BUSINESS DEVELOPER
Responsible to develop IKEA suppliers in order to optimize Price, Quality, Capacity, Delivery service, Social and Environmental responsibility.
* Graduate in Textile Engineering
* For Senior Business Developer position: Having around 8 years' of business development experience with an international organization of which at least 3 years experience is of independently leading the team
* For Business Developer position: Having around 3-5 years of business development experience with an international organization
* Ability to frame and execute strategic and tactical business plans
* Strong negotiation skills, sound knowledge of the market and production conditions in Textiles
* Understanding of the detailed product costing
* Good communication skills in English and local language
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST & COMPLIANCE AUDITOR
Responsible to initiate and lead Environmental Projects and Conduct Safety, Environment & Social Audits at IKEA suppliers.
* Engineering background and / or Environment Science graduate (MBA - added advantage)
* 3 to 5 years' experience in implementing Environment, Safety, Social Systems and Auditing with an MNC
* Excellent communication skills in English and local language
* Good knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, Social & Environmental legislations in Pakistan
* Experience in leading Environmental Projects in textile industry
* High level of Commitment, Motivation and Ethical Standards
QUALITY DEVELOPER - SOLID WOOD
Responsible to secure Product Quality and production efficiency with suppliers and continuously work with improvements in Quality to contribute to IKEA's quality demands with a customer focus.
* 5 to 7 years experience with Engineering or Technical background. (MBA - added advantage) with good knowledge of different production, quality processes and materials like Glass, Wood, Metals
* Relevant experience in Product Quality, Product Development and Project Management
* Good communication skills in English and local language
* Strong knowledge of Quality & Efficiency Management Systems
* Able to audit and analyze suppliers working methods in Quality, Working Conditions and Environmental Performance
* High level of Commitment, Motivation and Ethical Standards
SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST - BMP COTTON
The role holder will be responsible for procurement of BMP cotton by IKEA suppliers. He / She will evolve and implement a procurement strategy that creates a seamless supply chain link between sources of BMP cotton and IKEA suppliers. He / she will also be responsible for ensuring alignment in needs of different stakeholders associated with the BMP cotton project.
* Work experience related to Sale, Purchase & Grading of seed & Lint cotton will be essential
* Work experience with a reputed ginning mill / textile mill will be essential
* Expertise in setting up and running Supply Chains Systems will be essential
* Strong relationships with reputed players associated with Cotton Processing (traders / brokers / ginners / spinners / textile mills) will be essential
* Work experience in a business development / sales focus role will be desirable
* Educational background in Textile Engineering and / or Business Administration will be desirable
* Good communication skills in English and local language
* Candidate must be willing to travel extensively
Successful women professional encouraged to apply.
To positions entail domestic and international travel.
To apply visit our website at the following link and search for openings in Pakistan:
www.ikea.com/ms/en_GB/jobs/apply_now/international_jobs/jobsearch.html