Mats Holm
Global Category Manager
Åhus,Skåne
Summary
High-performing Global Category Manager at IKEA with proven track record of success developing sourcing strategies and growing business (>600M€ spend) and people. Strong background in strategic sourcing, supply chain management and team development. +15 years of manager experience with global teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Category Manager
IKEA of Sweden
01.2021 - Current
- Accountable for IKEAS appliances business globally from strategic sourcing point of view, overall responsible of global sourcing with team in 7 locations world wide in AP/EU/US with Strategic/Tactical/Operational focus, sourcing spend +600 M€ per year
- Increased global category savings by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and optimizing supplier relationships.
- Managed diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring optimal performance and risk mitigation.
- Led efforts to consolidate supplier base, resulting in increased purchasing power and better pricing negotiations.
- Achieved cost reduction targets through effective negotiation with suppliers and implementation of procurement best practices.
- Increased global category savings by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and optimizing supplier relationships.
- Monitored industry trends to identify new business opportunities and emerging product categories for expansion.
- Conducted competitor analysis to stay informed about market dynamics and adjust strategic plans accordingly together with Business Area.
- Benchmarked category performance against industry standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted initiatives to be leader.
- Enhanced supply chain sustainability by integrating environmental and social considerations into category management practices. Very aggressive target for CO2 reduction 2030.
- Conducted regular market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within assigned categories and to build supply chain resilience.
Board Member Representing IKEA of Sweden
Flow Loop
07.2022 - Current
- Representing IKEA in board for this Danish company where IKEA have collaboration to develop new products and company.
- Enhanced board effectiveness by implementing innovative strategies and best practices.
- Monitored industry trends to maintain competitive advantages in ever-evolving market supplier landscapes.
Global Category Area Logistic Manager
IKEA of Sweden
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Leading overall logistic agendas as Logistic Manager in Category Area for 9 categories
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
- Managing 5 Category Logistic Leaders as direct reports and matrix manager to 45 supply planners in 14 purchasing offices globally.
- Drove improvement of production capacity planning (tactical/operational), distribution of finish goods to all selling markets and delivering lower landed cost for 9 categories.
- Achieved category area goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Supply Chain Program Manager
IKEA of Sweden
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Leading as Program Manager one of IKEA's key Supply/logistic development initiative on global level (Stable Orders)
- Program drove reduction of order cancellations from 25-30% down to 10-15% for total IKEA global supply chain leading to increased precision in supply chain and reduced costs
- Implemented new KPI ('On Time Delivery') that has transformed IKEA behavior and approach in business dimension
- Driving impact on product availability, information quality, order stability and reliability towards suppliers and carriers
Deputy Supply Manager
IKEA of Sweden
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Leading 12 people with global responsibility of sales planning and forecasting, need planning (operational procurement) and global inventory levels to drive availability at lowest cost for IKEA
- Leading project for global operational capacity planning towards supplier and purchasing offices to improve utilization and level loading of global operational capacities to enhance cost structure
Manager Materia & Production Planning
GE Healthcare
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Leading team of 12 people
- Procurement of direct material (50 MUS/year)
- Plan all production (Chemical manufacturing) from raw material to delivery of finish goods to CDP (500 MUS)
- Chair S&OP meeting towards regional sales and also lead forecasting process towards product management and sales
Education
B.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
Uppsala University
Uppsala06.1996
Sergeant - Military Service NB 13
Swedish Armed Forces
Falun04.1998
Six Sigma Black Belt certification -
AON Consulting
Global08.2002
Program For High Potentials
Pfizer
Europe2003
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Category development
- Global Procurement
- Logistics Management
- Scenario Planning
- Lean Six Sigma
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Leadership
Timeline
Board Member Representing IKEA of Sweden
Flow Loop
07.2022 - Current
Global Category Manager
IKEA of Sweden
01.2021 - Current
Global Category Area Logistic Manager
IKEA of Sweden
01.2015 - 12.2020
Supply Chain Program Manager
IKEA of Sweden
01.2012 - 12.2014
Deputy Supply Manager
IKEA of Sweden
01.2010 - 12.2011
Manager Materia & Production Planning
GE Healthcare
01.2007 - 12.2009
B.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
Uppsala University
Sergeant - Military Service NB 13
Swedish Armed Forces
Six Sigma Black Belt certification -
AON Consulting
Program For High Potentials
Pfizer
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