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Real Estate Development in the Lisbon metropolitan area

Sogefonds is a shareholding company active in the real estate market in Switzerland and Portugal.

Acquisition, refurbishment/construction of residential buildings in the city center of Lisbon

Swisstarget is an independent company active in Switzerland in the domain of high quality real estate residential market, commercial and residential buildings' brokerage as well as real estate project development. Its strong points is its in-depth knowledge of the market around the lake of Geneva as well as the solid network which has been developed over more than 13 years. Customer focus is our biggest strength.

Reporting to the Trading Operations ManagerMember of IKEA Thailand management GroupMember of the Trading Area management GroupMember of the BoardMain tasks and responsibilities• In line with IKEA’s Supply Chain and Categories strategy, create the Action Plan for IKEA Trading Thailand• Create the Budget and secure that costs are strictly monitored and under control• Secure efficient operations by maintaining, steering and developing a sustainable profitable… Show more Reporting to the Trading Operations ManagerMember of IKEA Thailand management GroupMember of the Trading Area management GroupMember of the BoardMain tasks and responsibilities• In line with IKEA’s Supply Chain and Categories strategy, create the Action Plan for IKEA Trading Thailand• Create the Budget and secure that costs are strictly monitored and under control• Secure efficient operations by maintaining, steering and developing a sustainable profitable business• Secure IKEA values as an integrated part of the Business• Responsible for IKEA Trading Thailand overall results• Purchase value: above 100 million EUR• Number of factories: 20• Main materials: Ceramics/Stainless steel/Particle board/Solid Wood Show less

Team of 4 persons - matrix of 16 persons; Reporting to the Trading Area ManagerMember of the Trading Area management GroupMember of the BoardMain tasks and responsibilitiesIntroduce and set up and Logistic organization in TASEASecure efficient daily operations following Trading Area working methodsSecure Availability of our products to the end customersSecure best landed cost of IKEA products by improved distribution methods, lead tiems and filling rates

team of 8 persons; Reporting to the Distribution Area ManagerMember of the Distribution Area Management Group.Main tasks and responsibilitiesGoods-flow strategySupply Chain Development - How to send the goods in the most efficient and quickest way from the suppliers to the warehouses/stores (around 1.2 million M3/year)Responsible for the implementation of the "Push and Pull Program" (IT Supply Chain program - similar to an SAP solution)Project Manager… Show more team of 8 persons; Reporting to the Distribution Area ManagerMember of the Distribution Area Management Group.Main tasks and responsibilitiesGoods-flow strategySupply Chain Development - How to send the goods in the most efficient and quickest way from the suppliers to the warehouses/stores (around 1.2 million M3/year)Responsible for the implementation of the "Push and Pull Program" (IT Supply Chain program - similar to an SAP solution)Project Manager for the land purchase (500'000 M2) and new warehouse establishment in the Region (200'000 M3)Project Manager for analysis and implementation of a new replenishment method for IKEAProject member for the future direction of the IKEA plastic Business Project member of the new IKEA Distribution Strategy Group Show less

Main tasks and responsibilitiesAnalyse the possibilities of building up a factory plant in Slovakia to produce wood pellets Consumer oriented market analysis Consultant for "Energie Bois-Suisse" and for the Community of Lausanne

IKEA corporate headquarter, DenmarkReporting to the CFOMain tasks and responsibilitiesSet clear and measurable goals (5 years perspective) for IKEA DistributionCreate a follow-up tool for the IKEA Group ManagementResponsible for the IKEA Logistics Cost Report (Retail and Distribution

Reporting to the Distribution Area manager and Purchase Manager, IKEA of SwedenMain tasks and responsibilitiesForecasting (900 references)Introduction of the new range in the RegionTermination of the outgoing range in the RegionLink between the Commercial Managers in the Region and the headquarter in SwedenResponsible for the Stock structureRepresentative for the Region in global forums concerning Supply questions

team of 16 personsIKEA Retail Germany Reporting to the Sales Manager in the Store.Main tasks and responsibilitiesTurnover (20 million EUR/year)Market analyses and price strategyImplementation of the IKEA sales conceptOptimal product placementDefinition, communication and implementation of the main priorities - Business Plan

Main tasks and responsibilitiesInvolved in two audits (Portugal and France)