UAEN Food PR&C Analyst

**Job Requisition ID:** 177432

Overview Of The Role

What You Will Do

• Safeguard the IKEA brand by ensuring a high quality, safe and inspirational customer experience.
• Ensure IKEA range sold complies with Product Safety regulations in the respective country.
• Execute and manage reporting and documentation for product safety in alignment with country regulations and IKEA of Sweden AB.
• Implement IKEA Concept Documentation systems and methods within the Swedish Food Market & Bistro.
• Coordinate and escalate Product Safety & Compliance issues within the retail country and across other IKEA units as needed.
• Prepare, interpret, and document national food product standards and regulations.
• Translate applicable standards and regulations for the sales market.
• Report changes in national standards to IKEA of Sweden and assist in meeting legal demands.
• Review, analyze test results, and maintain communication with test labs.
• Develop relationships with national consumer authorities and act as IKEA's point of contact for Food products safety and compliance.
• Maintain a network of compliance experts and knowledge about IKEA Swedish Food Market product requirements.
• Ensure compliance with global and national standards for customer and co-worker safety.
• Conduct audits and supplier visits to ensure product compliance with global food safety standards.
• Work with IKEA of Sweden on all matters of food safety and compliance.
• Coordinate import/export logistics with local warehousing service providers.
• Collaborate with Regional Commercial Manager, SFM Manager & Regional Executive Chef for proper product calendarization.
• Monitor KPIs to evaluate and improve operational processes.
• Support cost reductions without affecting service levels and food safety standards.
• Establish operational routines and compliance controls for each store/unit.
• Create and enforce SOPs for IKEA Food store teams.
• Commit to personal development and understanding of the IKEA Concept.
• Distribute Product Quality & Compliance knowledge across the Food team.
• Foster an inclusive environment valuing IKEA culture and diversity.
• Ensure clear internal communication and information flow among IKEA Food co-workers.
• Build relationships with IKEA FOOD country and store organizations.
• Contribute to local and international development of IKEA FOOD.
• Participate in international projects and meetings.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Strong networking skills with local authorities.
• Attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Good presentation and communication skills.

What Qualifies You For The Role

• Bachelor's degree in Food or a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in product safety and compliance, testing, or a similar field.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both spoken and written.
• Strong knowledge of national product legislation and advanced knowledge of food production and food safety.
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