Job Description

Company Description
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand \xe2\x80\x93 and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.


About the Job

• You will lead the IKEA Food business plan and use the country business plan, based on Growing IKEA together and IKEA Food Direction & Strategy.
• You are responsible for implementing the range matrix (global and national) to secure a strong IKEA Food range identity that distinguishes the IKEA store from our competitors on the market.
• You ensure the IKEA food range available at the lowest total cost by, for example, driving volume according to commercial priorities.
• You create awareness of IKEA Food as the most important in-store marketing tool for maximising the IKEA store\xe2\x80\x99s sales potential.
• You ensure a safe and healthy working environment for co-workers in accordance with local legal requirements and established IKEA standards.
• You are accountable for operating the IKEA Food areas within the IKEA store in accordance with IKEA Quality and Food Safety requirements and HACCP standards.
• You empower, support and coach your co-workers on the job to help them perform better and grow.

Qualifications

• You have culinary experience working in kitchen environment within hotel or F&B industry with proven leadership abilities and commercial insight in ensuring effective cost and resource management.
• You have a deep passion for food.
• You have experience and exposure in stock forecasting and planning.
• You possess decision-making and problem-solving abilities with the drive to make things happen.
• You are people and service-oriented, who able to support the retail peak periods of the store while still maintaining your excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with both internal and external customers.

Additional Information
Important Note:
You are invited to the Life at Home journey with IKEA. Click >>here* to begin your journey. Kindly note that your job application will be processed when you complete the assignment.

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Working with us has its rewards Wherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them: IKEA discounts Co-workers are our most values customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work. Flexi benefits We offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health. Maternity and paternity leave We give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys \xe2\x80\x93 and responsible \xe2\x80\x93 at home. Gifts We enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards/ Work environment As home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and create a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side. Incentive plan All co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives. Free Parking All co-workers are given free parking.
Please apply by 6 February 2023.