Raw Material Developer
Core
Secure development and deployment of sourcing requirements and working methods for raw materials, specifically forestry products, ensuring compliance and strategic direction for sustainable, affordable, and accessible supply.
Role type
Senior Raw Material Developer (Forestry & Supply Chain)
Builds
Sustainable raw material supply chains for IKEA furniture
Domain
Forestry, Wood Processing, Sustainable Sourcing, Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Leadership and coaching, Market intelligence, Strategic planning, Compliance verification, Stakeholder engagement (government, NGOs), Project management, Cost driver analysis, National legislation knowledge, Value chain understanding
Preferred skills
FSC/PEFC certification knowledge, Recycled wood market knowledge, Lithuanian or Latvian language proficiency, Masters degree in Forestry/Agribusiness
Technologies
FSC system, PEFC standards, Chain of custody standards
Responsibilities
Lead market intelligence for forestry products, Serve as a competence center for the forestry sector, Monitor market opportunities and risks, Develop strategic direction for raw materials, Lead compliance verification, Engage in dialogue with government and NGOs, Develop traceability systems, Secure 20% of wood raw material needs via investments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership