Raw Material Developer
Core
Lead market intelligence and strategic sourcing for forestry products to ensure sustainable, affordable, and accessible raw materials for IKEA.
Role type
Senior Raw Material Developer (Forestry & Supply Chain)
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, market intelligence reports, traceability systems, and compliance verification frameworks for wood raw materials.
Domain
Forestry, Sustainable Land Use, Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Forestry systems knowledge, FSC/PEFC certification standards, national forestry legislation, project leadership, English communication
Preferred skills
Wood processing industry experience, furniture value chain knowledge, stakeholder engagement (gov/NGOs), Lithuanian or Latvian language
Technologies
FSC Chain of Custody systems, PEFC standards, traceability software
Responsibilities
Monitor raw material markets, lead compliance verification, develop traceability systems, secure 20% of wood needs via own investments, advocate for industry transformation, contribute to climate agenda
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC