Job Description
At IKEA Components we develop, source, pack and supply components, materials and IKEA retail equipment products in areas where it benefits IKEA and the IKEA customer. To create a better everyday life for the many people we integrate backwards in the IKEA value chain. We focus on creating price advantage through business development and economy of scale, as well as securing excellence within design, quality, availability and sustainability.
We are looking for a COMPLIANCE LEADER
You will support the development of a business-oriented and risk-based compliance approach
and provide assurance that IKEA Components is compliant with external demands, secures correct reporting structure towards authorities.
Signals risks and exposures that could impact performance and the IKEA brand. Triggers business improvement and give strategic insights to business and management forums. Spreads knowledge and good practices
You will also play an active role in and influence the development of IKEA Component processes and steering documents by securing that mandatory legislative requirements and adequate key controls are identified and clearly formulated and addressed. Contributes to the creation and implementation of the annual compliance plan based on current and foreseen product and material related legislations.
Secures and conducts requested reporting and related communication/training materials.
Connects to relevant matrix functions and compliance representatives to coordinate related activities. Provide recommendations in case of non-compliance and support the business to develop action plans and monitor their implementation.
Identify improvements in processes/steering documents and provide inputs to continuously improve efficiency. Leads IKEA Components involvement and fulfilment of IKEA set product or material related certification processes.
Furthermore, you will support:
- Stakeholder management and utilization
- Good communicator both verbally and in written; simple, clear, stakeholder relevant
- Legislative requirements scanning and very good overall understanding
- General knowledge of certification schemes
- General process knowledge
- Good analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to learn and work self-driven, experienced and confident in work independent as well as work with and through others
- Team player who seeks for solutions, not problems, simplicity related solutions minded
- Structured and systematic way of working
- Good to have compliance verification knowledge
- Fluent English in spoken and written
Additional Information
Does this sound like you? Why not Apply?
Please send us your application in English – CV and letter of motivation – until 25th of July 2025 at the latest. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Hana Jakobova, Sustainability Manager ([email protected]). We are looking forward to receiving your applications. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Christina Appelqvist. +46-766-113408
The task of IKEA Components within IKEA is to pursue the development of future unique and customer-friendly solutions within fittings and components to the IKEA range as well as support our Retail partners with equipment for their smooth and efficient operation. IKEA Components is part of the Inter IKEA group and shares the IKEA vision and values. Our business is global and employs 1500 people based in Sweden, Slovakia, China and at IKEA Supply areas and IKEA Industry units.
