The Cranfield MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management ...

Career History:
IKEA of Sweden (IoS): Intern - ��������������������������- Sep 2011)
IKEA of Sweden handles development, sourcing, supply and steering and makes the IKEA range available to stores and customers all over the
world. IKEA employs around 127,000 people and has 276 stores in 25 countries worldwide.
� Successfully evaluated 75 tier one suppliers delivering living room components to IKEA by creating standardised forms and individual tutorials for regional
business development managers and trading offices. From this vital KPIs were identified and analysed. The documentation is now used by the category
board and IKEA environmental steering group to evolve the future supplier basis and reduce environmental footprint.
� Investigated by interview the procurement process of textiles. By establishing a general price and information list with policy documents securing the prices
and origin of textiles for IKEA�s upholstery business, the needs and wishes of the team were met and the procurement process was simplified and became
faster.
� As secretary assisted with a major supplier quotation round in the layer-glued segment where as a team of six from IKEA met ten suppliers to look at new
production setup proposals to achieve price reductions and new collaboration possibilities.
IKEA: Salesman Kitchen Department, IKEA Store - ��������������������������- Apr 2011)
IKEA is a multinational furniture company with operations in 44 countries and 25 stores worldwide, company revenue �23.5bn in 2010.
� Guided clients through the entire buying process, from sketching to taste consulting, design, practical advice, ordering and follow up. From this clients
received answers to their questions and felt more confident during the buying process.
� Gained helpful insights into the sales process, customer behaviour and the basis of a leading retail company which helped when meeting clients to achieve
the most out of each sales opportunity.
Lund University: Treasurer, J. H. Thomanders dormitory - Lund, Sweden (Jan 2010 - Dec 2010)
J. H. Thomanders dormitory is the only student house in Lund owned and supported by the University. Twelve students in various fields are
offered scholarship during their studies. Involvement in voluntary student work is the basis for the University scholarship.
� Elected treasurer during 2010 for the student house. Took care of administration, contact with University executive board, purchasing and bookkeeping.
Turnover was approximately �25,000.
Lundakarnevalen: Board Member Ticket Section, Head of Events - Lund, Sweden (Jan 2010 - Sep 2010)
Lundakarnevalen, the student carnival in Lund, is a three-day long carnival held at the end of May and arranged by the students at Lund
University every fourth year since 1896. The popularity of the carnival has grown over the years and has approximately 500,000 visitors daily.
� Successfully marketed the carnival and arranged events such as a external ticket release which resulted in all 1.5m visitor tickets being sold out.
� Managed to arrange social events on a regular basis stretching from February to September 2010 and thereby connecting the section members to each
other and creating a coherent group.
World Scout Jamboree 2011: Financial Officer, Client Communication Department (Sep 2010 - Mar 2011)
World Scout Jamboree is a scouting jamboree of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement which is held every fourth year. Participating
scouts come from all over the world and are aged between 14 and 17. About 40,000 scouts were visiting the 2011 World Scout Jamboree, held in
Sweden.
� Implemented financial policies for approval of travel expenses, promotion material and administrative costs, resulting in deadlines for expense reporting and
cost grouping for different types of promotional articles. These actions led to a clear picture of expenditures to date and how to use the remaining budget in
the best possible way.
� Established and held a budget of �360,000 for communication department purposes. By forecasting interest of attendees, expenditures could be estimated,
recorded and followed up. Making the Jamboree visible through well aimed communication items such as information folders and give-aways resulted in a
record number of visitors.
Swedbank: Cash Manager Intern - ������������������������- Aug 2008)
Swedbank is a Swedish public bank corporation with operation in the Nordic and Baltic countries, employing 17,000 people.
� Undertook to learn and teach employees a newly implemented system for deposits and withdrawals which resulted in taking responsibility for all cash
operations during the internship.
� Helped customers with deposits, withdrawals and financial products sales which built confidence in helping with more complex issues and provided a total
service for each customer to secure customer satisfaction.
� Gained knowledge regarding the fundamentals of a bank and its operations by attending courses, practicing this in reality and taking responsibility for cash
operations.
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