The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. 

You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what you values are more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.

1.    Lead and develop operation team in accordance with “Leading Business & People Together”, ensure competence meet current and future business needs

2.    Engage in establishment of one common COSC AP business plan and deliver agreed business results

3.    Manage centralized import/export activities in compliance with internal and external regulations

4.    Ensure centralized import/export activities are organized in an optimal way for efficiency and internal

control

5.    Monitor efficient and reliable handling of customs related data, documents and certificates

6.    Continuously evaluate current ways of working, develop solutions and implement improvement, identify business opportunities.

7.    Actively identify and manage risks related to import and export activities

8.    Actively work with stakeholders, to provide customs operation expertise to contribute to IKEA business development

9.    Ensure close collaboration and good engagement from country customs teams and other stakeholders

10.  Establish KPI’s, monitor operation performance and communicate in the organization

11.  Ensure the competence development for the team and fulfil other people agenda

A KNOWLEDGE

·       Proven ability to lead and inspire people

·       Good understanding and knowledge about  supply chain operations

·       Good knowledge about customs operations on AP regional level

    Knowledge and experience with change management

B MOTIVATION

·       Enjoying working with people and motivated by developing people, leading business through people

·       Enjoy working in an international environment and to accept and take advantage of diversity

·       Enjoy working in a fast growing company and facing challenges arising from subsequent growth

·      Eager to drive change and find optimal solutions

C CAPABILITIES

·     Leading and implementing change

·     Strong ability to motivate and inspire people

·     Both tactical and operational thinking

·     Good communication skills and negotiation skills

·     Maintain good relationship in cross country working environment

The location of this position in shanghai.  We are look forward to receiving your application in English. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously so do not delay, welcome with your application!