Lediga jobb IKEA of Sweden AB i Älmhult

Company Description
We are now looking for an experienced Project Leader/Scrum Master. In this role, you will work in cross-functional teams and report to the Team Manager for Project Leaders with Scrum Masters focus.
Organizationally you will be based in the Planning function in Range Operations where we have the assignment to create optimal preconditions for the business and people to design, develop and manage the IKEA product range.
Job Description
As a Project Leader with Scrum Master assignment your main responsibility will be to
Be a contributing part of the digital product team meaning to drive and facilitate the execution of the sprint activities including team ceremonies/rituals
Help the team to deliver efficiently, smoothly and with high quality by removing obstacles that get in the way, sometimes involving other digital product teams or other functions
Work closely with the Digital Product Leader to organize the backlog and together with the team break down the work
Facilitate continuous improvements when it comes to ways of working including promoting self-organization, improving workflows and collaboration
Be a champion for the product operating model and an expert on how to apply it to achieve the best outcomes of the team
Provide regular, concise, and accurate updates on sprint progress and risks
Develop and follow up outcome-based deliveries (e.g., OKRs ?s) and track KPIs ?s related to the team

Is this the challenge for you?
We offer a strategic position in a major international business environment positioned in a dynamic and professional unit with great, inspiring, and professional colleagues.
Qualifications
For this position, we believe that a background in digital project and product management is beneficial. The assignments that you will be working on will vary so flexibility and ability to quickly learn will also be important.
We believe that to be successful in this role you need to:
Have solid knowledge and experience of leading cross functional digital product teams, with a proven track record of delivering results
Proven experience working in agile environments (Kanban, Scrum) with a Scrum master certification preferred
Have a good understanding of successful software development practices. It would be seen as beneficial if you have a developer background and an interest for understanding the technical details
Be comfortable in a complex, dynamic, diverse, and ever evolving business environment
Be a strong communicator and able to manage stakeholders from different functions
Thrive from working with others towards a common goal
Knowledge in tools?such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Microsoft Power BI and Office 365

Additional Information
You will collaborate closely with our team in Malmö, with occasional travel to our office in Älmhult.
We recognize the importance of your presence both within the team and across the business. Your contributions play a vital role in fostering collaboration, communication, and overall success. Therefore, we encourage you to spend the majority of your time in the workplace, where you can actively engage with colleagues, share ideas, and be a part of the dynamic work environment.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter, Monaka Perumal [email protected].
Register your application in our recruitment system before 21st of March. Instead of a traditional personal letter we would like you to answer below questions:
What do you believe is your contribution to this position?
How would you describe your experience from leading and managing cross-functional digital product teams?

We look forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Engineering Manager - RA Consumer Packaged Goods, Food at IKEA of Sweden
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Älmhult, Sweden
Full-time
Company Description
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Job Description


Welcome to Älmhult, the home of IKEA of Sweden. This is where we design and develop our entire customer offer, working closely with colleagues across the value chain to meet our customers’ daily needs. This is where our culture and values were shaped and are still developing. It is a vibrant hub of diverse nationalities and cultures.
Food plays an essential part in the IKEA experience and our Swedish heritage. It's often the first connection with IKEA, with 710 million visitors each year to IKEA restaurants and the Swedish Food Market.
Our engineering team in the Range Area (RA) Consumer Packaged Goods, who develop products offered at IKEA Swedish Food Markets, is dedicated to creating the best possible products at the best price. This includes ensuring product safety, meeting regulatory requirements, delivering top-notch packaging solutions, and enhancing sustainability. Our engineers focus on every detail to ensure excellence and affordability in our offerings.
We’re on an exciting journey to continually enhance our food offerings, making them good for both people and the planet
The Engineering Manager:
Is an experienced leader within engineering with a proven record of product development and business development and performance over time in a similar context.
Has a deep interest, knowledge and heart for engineering and innovation, leading both business and people together.
Leads the product development of the Range Area efficiently and effectively by collaborating with Product Engineering colleagues in other parts of the business and working close to your team.
Leads topics across organisations and together with stakeholders to recognise opportunities throughout the whole value chain.
Is used to prioritise and simplify for your teams and organisation for the best use of time and resources.
Brings experience from a global organisation, navigating different requirements and standards across various markets.

We believe you have value-based leadership, and you lead by example every day. You lead, build and develop the engineering team based on strong business acumen. You have a mindset focused on development, and you are comfortable exploring and not having all the answers. Leading with trust and giving space for people to take own initiatives comes naturally to you. At the same time, you can give clarity and direction, and you are confident taking both easy and challenging decisions, all with a clear mission to create the best preconditions for engineering activities.
The Engineering Manager is crucial for the development of the business, and we believe that your presence with the team and working most of the time in the workplace is important.
By joining us, you will be part of passionate food lovers dedicated to creating delicious, healthy, and sustainable food for the many people. Together, we aim to drive positive change within the food industry, creating better products that benefit both people and the planet.
You will thrive in a high-paced environment where creativity and efficiency are valued. You'll work within a global organisation, providing growth and development opportunities.
Join us in this exciting journey!
Additional information
To simplify and have good speed in the recruitment process, you apply for the role by uploading your CV in
Smart Recruiters, including your answers to these two questions:
What do you believe is your contribution to this position?
What values and strengths will come through in your leadership?

Please keep your answers short and concise.
Please also note that we do only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email. We look forward to receiving your application at the latest 23 March. Visa mindre

As Product Lifecycle Engineer (PLE) you will be a part of our engineering team, responsible for maintaining our product range by supporting with administration, documentation, verification and other engineering activities. You will help to ensure that product information is up-to-date and according to IKEA documentation guidelines and standards.
Main responsibly and tasks:
Responsible for making moderate changes to products including technical requirements, CAD drawings and labels.
Securing that technical product documentation is up to date and according to IKEA documentation guidelines and standards.
Support our engineering team, in running range operations
Finding and acting on gaps in product documentation.
Taking responsibility for the legal compliance marking of the products.
Working closely with engineers in several teams including purchasing organization and several product areas in parallel.

To succeed in your role, you need to be able to take and give responsibility, lead yourself and work together with stakeholders from different functions and departments throughout our organization.
Are you up for the challenge? Then this just might be for you!
Who are we looking for?
Ideally, you have a Degree in Engineering. We also want to see that you are:
Passionate about keeping things in order
Committed and self-driven with a strong will to influence and make a difference.
Working in a structured way and take the lead in planning and executing your own work.
Strong in your communication skills and build good, trustful relations.
Structured in your ways of working and you have strong analytical skills
Self-motivated with a goal- and delivery-oriented mindset with a passion for details.
Highly committed to your assignment with confidence to drive yourself.
If you have experience in 3D drawings and SolidWorks it is a plus

IKEA of Sweden is a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world and you therefore need to be fluent in English both verbal and written.
The position is full-time and placed in Älmhult. We believe that your presence with the team and working majority of the time in the workplace is important
We look forward to receiving your application, CV and answer to the below questions, in English, by or before the 22nd March 2025. Visa mindre

Hej! Want to be a part of making everyday life better?
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We gather insights about life at home, learning about the needs and dreams of people all over the world. And we use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want.
Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication AB connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people. We plan and produce marketing and communication that enables our retail markets to grow and to position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in the life at home. We have 400 co-workers located in Älmhult – the heart of IKEA. Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale.
We are looking for a CG Post Producer/Coordinator with solid CG animation production experience. Your goal is to deliver outstanding results that align with IKEA's high standards of quality.?In this role you will provide essential support across CG animation projects, ensuring a streamlined workflow that aligns with IKEA’s standards for quality, timelines and budget. Acting as a central contact and close partner to Production Leaders and Producers. You will bring valuable insights on CG production processes and maintaining smooth collaboration across disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and secure implementation of the newly set CG animation workflow across projects.
Support the creation of timelines for each stage of the production process, resource planning and allocation.
Raise awareness around necessary pre-conditions to be able to meet timeline and budget standards.
Address deviations in scope and timeline between different competencies.
Secure clear communication to ensure transparency and team alignment.
Coach and mentor around structure and planning.
Ensure all essential elements are in place for a streamlined post-production process.
Oversee the final delivery process, making sure all assets are delivered to clients.
Manage archival and asset organizations for future reference or reuse.
Act as a go-to support during ongoing projects, ready to assist with technical or structural challenges as they occur.

Qualifications and skills
5+ years of experience in CG animation production, with a focus on production management, resource planning, and scheduling.
Extensive knowledge of CG animation pipelines and VFX techniques.
Knowledge in software’s like 3ds Max, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite, Davinci Resolve.
Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead effectively.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to build networks and collaborate effectively across disciplines
Ability to coach and mentor team members, helping others to grow and elevate skills and proficiency within CG production
Passion for improving ways of working and finding better solutions.
Fluid English both in written language and spoken.

Additional information
Please send your application, in English, no later than 20th of March 2025.
Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate.
Please apply through our recruitment system since we do not accept applications sent directly via email.
?Location
This role is a permanent position based in?Älmhult, Sweden.
At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues, and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging, and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant. Visa mindre

Would you like to be part of creating a better everyday life for the many people? By developing affordable products and solutions for people all around the world?
Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden and here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers across the world.
To cook and eat together is for many a way to share, not only a meal, but also to hang out together, share stories, traditions, discussions, and opinions. It’s a social activity, full of life and energy. Our goal is to support the many people in their everyday cooking and eating activities and deliver a wide range of products, designed for both cooking healthy in a sustainable way, and enjoying eating them together.
We are a team of about 50 colleagues who work across the Cooking & Eating business. Together we focus on developing an excellent cooking & eating offer to enable a healthy, sustainable, and enjoyable life around food. For the many people and always with the low price in mind.
We are looking for our next Product Lifecycle Engineer that will support our development and lifecycle our technical documentation.
Job Description
As Product Lifecycle Engineer (PLE) you will be a part of our engineering team, responsible for maintaining our product range by supporting with administration, documentation, verification and other engineering activities. You will help to ensure that product information is up-to-date and according to IKEA documentation guidelines and standards.
Main responsibly and tasks:
Responsible for making moderate changes to products including technical requirements, CAD drawings and labels.
Securing that technical product documentation is up to date and according to IKEA documentation guidelines and standards.
Support our engineering team, in running range operations
Finding and acting on gaps in product documentation.
Taking responsibility for the legal compliance marking of the products.
Working closely with engineers in several teams including purchasing organization and several product areas in parallel.

To succeed in your role, you need to be able to take and give responsibility, lead yourself and work together with stakeholders from different functions and departments throughout our organization.
Are you up for the challenge? Then this just might be for you!
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
Ideally, you have a Degree in Engineering. We also want to see that you are:
Passionate about keeping things in order
Committed and self-driven with a strong will to influence and make a difference.
Working in a structured way and take the lead in planning and executing your own work.
Strong in your communication skills and build good, trustful relations.
Structured in your ways of working and you have strong analytical skills
Self-motivated with a goal- and delivery-oriented mindset with a passion for details.
Highly committed to your assignment with confidence to drive yourself.
If you have experience in 3D drawings and SolidWorks it is a plus

IKEA of Sweden is a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world and you therefore need to be fluent in English both verbal and written.
Additional information
The position is full-time and placed in Älmhult. We believe that your presence with the team and working majority of the time in the workplace is important
We look forward to receiving your application, CV and answer to the below questions, in English, by or before the 6th March 2025. Visa mindre

We are looking for a Range Team Manager in RA Cooking & Eating – it’s a combined roll, supporting at times as Product Developer – it’s a great opportunity for a Product Developer with extensive experience within product development to take the next step
If you love working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking on greater business responsibility and ownership, then this role is perfect for you!
To cook and eat together is for many a way to share, not only a meal, but also to hang out together, share stories, traditions, discussions, and opinions. It’s a social activity, full of life and energy. Our goal is to support the many people in their everyday cooking and eating activities and deliver a wide range of products, designed for both cooking healthy in a sustainable way, and enjoying eating them together.
We are a team of about 50 colleagues who work across the Cooking & Eating business. Together we focus on developing an excellent cooking & eating offer to enable a healthy, sustainable, and enjoyable life around food. For the many people and always with the low price in mind. At Cooking Eating, we pride ourselves on our close-knit, collaborative team where every member's contribution is valued.
As Team Manager/Product Developer you will report to the?Range Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of our Range function at Cooking & Eating. You will be responsible for leading and developing both business and people. In close collaboration with your manager, you will define your business scope and how you?can create the best pre-conditions for your team to succeed.
You are guided by IKEA values and your strong leadership capabilities as you lead by example and act as role model, coach and motivate your coworkers in your daily behaviors. You are comfortable leading your team in change and constant transformation. Staying close to your team, assign tasks and responsibilities and closely follow through, whilst creating a culture of developing business and people together.
In this assignment you:
Act as a strong business partner, demonstrating initiative and the courage to question and challenge various topics.
Drive the leadership and competence agenda by identifying needs and gaps and building development plans to meet both short- and long-term business needs.
Proactively contribute your expertise and resources to product development within and across Range Areas and in creating the Range and Portfolio plan.
Lead product development projects with vision and action, focusing on delivering profitable business results and meeting our goals.
Transform knowledge of life at home into actionable product insights, ensuring our products meet customer needs.
Utilize strong communication skills to share relevant information, listen actively, inspire confidence, and build networks and strong relationships

Qualifications?
In order to be successful, you need to work closely with project teams and be capable of visualizing ideas and concepts in a simple, clear and inspirational way to bring people on board, you will have overall interaction with colleagues throughout the whole IKEA value chain and supplier. This role may require traveling.
You are genuinely interested in people's life at home and product development, with a talent for viewing things from a consumer’s perspective and envisioning concepts that have yet to come to life.
You also have several years of experience in working with product design development and range building with an entrepreneurial approach. We see that you are an expert in current trends / movements, colors, materials and customer need.
Application and practicalities
Apply no later than March 10. Apply for the role by uploading your CV in Smartrecruiters (note; due to GDPR we are not able to handle any application via mail). Instead of a motivational letter please include your answers to these three questions:
What do you believe is your contribution to this position?
What values and strengths will come through in your leadership?
What inspires you when developing the IKEA Range and where do you find it?

Please keep your answers short and concise. We are looking forward to receiving your application!
This is a full-time job position, based in Älmhult, Sweden. Visa mindre

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we're always searching for new and better ways to do it. We use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want. Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication AB connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people.
We plan and produce inspiring content that enables our retail markets to grow and position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in life at home. We are based in Älmhult, Sweden – the heart of IKEA. Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale.
The core of our offer is the common content made available to IKEA retailers around the globe. In addition, we offer market-specific content and on-request support to meet the needs of our markets. IKEA Marketing & Communication also develops the common marketing agenda for IKEA, leading in marketing and communication topics and contributing to our business strategies.
Our culture and values guide us in everything we do. We become better as a team by building on our strengths and differences. Together, we strive for an inclusive work environment where we all feel safe, welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated for who we are and what we contribute with.
This is the place where you can inspire billions of people around the world. Are you ready to make a better everyday life for the many people? We want to hear from you!
We are now looking for Digital product specialists to our Product & Data team, at IMC IKEA Marketing & Communication Team in Älmhult. Do you want to join us?
Job Description
We are looking for a Product Specialist who thrives in finding better ways to get things done and isn't afraid to think outside the box. Working with us is all about adding value, playfully challenging the status quo, and finding new ways to improve. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, to ensure that our digital products are successfully developed, launched, and meet user needs. This role requires a combination of business understanding as well as a technical understanding, you are eager to learn and have a solution-minded attitude. There will be several positions as digital product specialist within content production and 3D.
You will:
· Contributing in one or more product teams, securing running business, support development, performance and communication
· Being the bridge between technical- and business needs
· Become a real expert on the product and its data
· Document requirements and processes connected to the product
· Work closely with users and stakeholders to understand the problems they are having and integrate the feedback into the product development process
· Collaborate with the Digital Product Leader and the product team with various product-related topics such as OKRs, rituals etc.
· Entrepreneurial drive, stretching boundaries, challenging and striving to develop a better digital landscape
Qualifications
We believe you are passionate about technology and business, being the bridge with a drive to turn requirements and data into real business value. You are a great team player, that enjoys working in a team and creating trustful relationships.
We believe you have:
· Knowledge and experience of digital products and connected ways of working.
· Experience and interest in new technologies for digital marketing and content production technologies such as 3D and GenAI.
· Ability to balance and analyze technical requirements with user needs and business priorities
· Knowledge of product analytics and data-driven decision-making
· Good communication skills, knowledge of change management, work collaboratively and a problem solver
· Motivated by continuous change, improvement and learning while working in a product-oriented organization with agile ways of working
You enjoy working in a rapidly changing yet nourishing a creative environment and you are passionate about creating great user value and innovations in the digital landscape. You get inspiration from how technology and trends create better solutions and business/user value.
Additional information
This is a permanent role based in Älmhult. We look forward to receiving your application –?CV?, and?motivation letter in?English by the 5th of March. We want to get to know you, so tell us why you want to work as a Digital product specialist at IMC and why you would be a good fit for this role.
Please note that we are continuously interviewing candidates and may close the ad earlier.
If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact P&C recruiter Monaka Perumal at [email protected]. If you have questions about the job, you are welcome to contact the hiring manager; Anna Sandqvist, [email protected]
We do not accept applications sent directly via email. Looking forward to hearing from you! Visa mindre

Do you have a passion for details, ensuring structure and accuracy and are motivated by supporting others?
As Project Controller you secure the pre-requisites for efficiency and accuracy in business development, through updating the internal product management systems with correct data on behalf of information owners and within business rules.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Securing the range administration for assigned area and by that securing a high data and information quality.
Responsible for populating systems with relevant and accurate information connected to the products in the assigned area of responsibility according to described processes and the information received from related functions.
Contribute to the development of ways of working and tools and share best practice.
Ensure a strong performance culture where deviations are detected early and acted upon.

Qualifications
We are looking for a goal-oriented curious team player with the communicative ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. You have a passion for details and excellence in operations together with a technical interest. You can analyse, draw conclusions and understand how decisions and processes impact the totality and the ability to find new and different ways to reach the goals.
In this role we expect you to have:
Attention to details
Analythical mind
Service minded mindset
Project management skills
Natural leadership
Good Communication skills
Relevant academic degree, or relevant work experience
Fluent in English, both verbally and written

Additional information
The position is permanent, full time and based in Älmhult, Sweden.
Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application in English?latest 23rd of February 2025. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. Visa mindre

Company Description


Once upon a time… BILLY, KLIPPAN, TRÅDFRI and all their siblings in the IKEA range was built the first time and Ingvar Kamprad established the first IKEA store in Älmhult. Everything has it´s beginning. We are starting a new beginning for the products that are on the softer side, would you like to join us?


We are setting up a new team of curious, hardworking people that will create 3D based product documentation for existing IKEA products like sofas, mattresses and towels. In our team we are early adopters, problem solvers and contribute actively to new and emerging ways of working while we produce a large amount of textile- and mixed CAD.


About the department


Specialist Functions within Range Operations has the assignment to develop and support IKEA product development process with specialist competencies. Development of digital skills and competence is of great importance to enable efficiency in ways of working, methods and tools to secure quality of product data. We work with scale-up and implementation of new competence to secure future preconditions in product development.


What you can expect


You will get a ton of trust from leaders and colleagues and there will be high expectations on you to perform and develop yourself and the business. Your manager will do her best to clear the way so that you can succeed in your job and develop towards your best self at work. Most importantly: You will be part of a team with smart, hardworking, caring and down to earth people.




Job Description


As Digital 3D Developer you will create 3D models for textile- and upholstery products.


The 3D model play an important role for a connected digital flow of product information. You see, for us to sell our wonderful products, we need to have correct and complete information available, otherwise we cannot visualize the greatness of our products. This is where you come in: You will be part of a team that creates 3D models and virtual versions of our existing products. We do this in close dialogue with product development teams and communication specialists.


You will be part of transforming the IKEA business, so that we stand ready to meet the demands of tomorrow. It will be a highly rewarding work. And yes, it will be a lot of fun!




Qualifications


We are looking for someone who has good knowledge in CAD and 3D Computer Graphics, 3D modelling and rendering. You need experience from working in Solid Works, CLO3D, Blender or other free form modelling applications.


You have a good understanding of product and furniture construction in general, and of textile construction (Including pattern construction, notches, trims, hardware, stitching, zippers, piping etc.) in particular. It is a plus if you have experience from working with suppliers and manufacturers and have a good understanding on how to take measurements of both hard and soft products.


To succeed in your role, you need to be able to take and give responsibility, lead yourself and work together with stakeholders from different functions and departments. You can handle large amounts of data and get energy from getting things done.




Additional information


Make sure to apply today!


We are looking forward to receiving your CV in English by the 2 March 2025.


At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues, and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging, and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant. This particular role is based in Älmhult, Sweden. Visa mindre

Company Description
Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people.
We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference.
We are now establishing a Data & technology department in Core business Range, with the assignment to lead by holding together data & technology in the core business. All with the purpose to enable business movements. We are now looking for an Information Security and Data Privacy Leader within the Information management team in this new exciting set up phase.
At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal is always "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.
Job Description
We are looking for someone to lead the Range Data Privacy agenda in connection with the Inter IKEA Group approach for Data Privacy, which shall empower core business Range. You will engage with stakeholders across the organization, nurturing a security-by-design culture, trusted data and applications and monitor risks and improvement plans.
Together with your peers across Inter IKEA and IKEA, you will define and roll-out data privacy approaches and ways of working in one or more of the areas: Data privacy assessments like ROPA, DPIA, DPA but also give trainings and work on regular audits to ensure compliance across all of our business areas.


More specifically, in this role you will:
Assess business impact and risks related to information security and privacy; agree and monitor remediation plans
Be the expert in one or more of the fields of information security and privacy to identify, prevent, and respond to risks and incidents
Act as the point of contact in case of data subject requests, incidents, and support the actions to investigate and also mitigate identified risks
Contribute to further development of frameworks and common capabilities as part of the Inter IKEA network of expertise and ensure implementation
At any time, act as an ambassador of IKEA values and role model for fact-based business leadership
Contribute to professional and long-term relationships with franchisees and other IKEA companies through the IKEA way of doing business, based on cooperation, trust and transparency

In this role you will work closely with Information Security and Data Privacy leaders, Cyber Security leaders and specialists across Inter IKEA Group to lead towards uniformity and commonality.
Qualifications
We are continuously on the journey to develop IKEA and bring business processes, people and data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things.


To be successful in this role, we believe you are a strong Data Privacy Leader with hands-on experience with governance, risk & compliance and the ability to inspire and mobilize people towards clearly set objectives.


We expect you to have very good knowledge about business processes and information technologies, with a specific focus on data privacy risk and compliance concepts, methodologies, ways-of-working and frameworks. You have hands-on experience in implementing organizational capabilities to strengthen compliance management processes and to create a risk aware culture. You are comfortable with agile methodologies in a product-oriented organization. If you have a background in law, this is beneficiary.


We are looking for a visionary, pragmatic and adaptable data privacy leader with strong willpower. You like to deal with ambiguity and want to contribute towards building new capabilities. You are curious and able to build relationships to establish strong trust between the security community and its stakeholders. You are an energetic and collaborative leader who has a very good knowledge of GDPR but also international data privacy regulations, strategies and working methods. The IKEA culture and values are very much a part of our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it's important that you share our values!
Additional Information
This position is placed in?Älmhult. Please send your application – CV and motivation letter in English – by February 25th. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates.
If you have any questions, please contact People & Culture Recruiter Monaka Perumal at [email protected]. Visa mindre

Company Description
In Range, we are ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together. We have decided that we will focus, simplify and concentrate going forward by putting the product in the center – with a full focus on the core of our assignments.

Our business is about developing products, it’s at the center of all that we do, our daily job. We are looking for you, who are very familiar with working with the IKEA range, passionate about home furnishing and the business we’re in and interested in solving real needs in people’s homes.


We are now looking for a Team Manager Supply Chain to RA Beds and Mattresses!


Everything starts with a good night’s sleep. We are determined to deliver an affordable, desirable and sustainable sleep offer to our customers. To make that happen we are a team of around 50 colleagues who works across the Beds and Mattress businesses. Together we develop complete beds and mattresses solutions to solve the needs and dreams of the many people.


Job Description
As Team Manager Supply Chain you will report to the Supply Chain manager and together with him, be responsible for leading and developing the function including recruitments, development, performance management, retention, and succession plans for co-workers in the team. You will, together with Supply Chain manager, lead the Demand Planning and Sourcing function and lead the sourcing and supply agenda from a Range Area perspective through close collaboration with key supply stakeholders.


Together with your Functional Manager you will define your business scope and how you together can create the best pre-conditions for your team to succeed.


You are guided by IKEA values and your strong leadership capabilities as you lead by example and act as role model, coach and motivate your coworkers in your daily behaviors. You are comfortable leading your team in change and constant transformation. Staying close to your team, assign tasks and responsibilities and closely follow through, whilst creating a culture of developing business and people together.


In the job as Team Manager you:


have the ability to look beyond and to lead business with a holistic view, always with the customer, supplier, total IKEA value chain and total cost development in mind
Can build trust and relationships in teams, building long-term business partnership and handle multiple stakeholders
have problem-solving skills and the ability to combine working on a strategic level while acting on an operational/tactical level
Are result oriented, have a lot of energy and a desire to constantly find new ways to develop yourself and your team. You can make things happen through others
Pro-actively contribute with competence and resources into product development within the Range Area and across Range Areas
Secure deployment and efficient usage of aligned ways of working and solutions within and across Range Areas
Strong communication skills communicate relevant information and listens actively. Inspires and creates confidence, builds networks and strong relations



Additional information
This is a permanent role based in Älmhult.


Send in your application today! We are looking to receive your CV in English latest by 23 February 2025. Visa mindre

Company Description


The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. With creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication AB connects the IKEA range, with the hearts and minds of the many people. This is where we develop the global communication and marketing content and solutions that enable IKEA retailers to grow and position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in life at home.


IMC is based in Älmhult, Sweden – the heart of IKEA. Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. Our culture and values guide us in everything we do. We become better as a team by building on our strengths and differences. Together, we strive for an inclusive work environment where we all feel safe, welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated for who we are and what we contribute with. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale.


This is the place where you can inspire billions of people around the world to create a better life at home. Are you ready to make a better everyday life for the many people? We want to hear from you!


The Range & Product Communication Area, within the Strategy & Plan function, is accountable for the IMC business leadership of the assignment to develop and deliver communication content that supports the IKEA range offer. We are now looking for a Range & Product Communication Specialist to join our team!




Job Description


The Range & Product Communication assignment is the biggest assignment in IMC, with thousands of assets being delivered for every sales start. As part of the Product Communication assignment, IMC leads the development and production of impactful and inspiring content that contributes to the conversion of customers, by enabling them to make an informed purchasing decision.


As a Range & Product Communication Specialist you will be responsible for the planning and follow-up of the global Range & Product communication content assignment portfolio in terms of quality, time and costs within the assigned Range Area, together with the Range & Product Communication Leader.


Your assignment includes:


leading the periodical planning of product communication and information content, and for securing content planning alignment between Range and Product Communication.
leading the product communication content mapping, based on the detailed product input from range areas, securing that communication needs are captured and reflected in relevant content formats and solutions.
securing a coherent customer experience by evaluating communication needs from different range areas to identify similarities, dependencies and impact the total delivery and scope.
leading the debriefing of the product communication content to Range Areas, and anchoring the debrief with IMC Studios, to prepare the team for coming content orders.
assignment leadership of the approved unplanned and planned on-request projects within product communication.
contributing to the continuous development of the product communication assignment in IMC, by identifying and capturing content and capability development opportunities (e.g. asset types, templates, business rules, ways of working, processes, digital solutions, methods etc.).
main contact with Range Area Product Communication Specialists, as well as with the IMC Studios Project Team, in product communication topics.


Qualifications


Extensive experience from working with Product Communication in IKEA, with in-depth knowledge and understanding of product communication frameworks, tools, infrastructures, ways of working and guidelines etc.
Experience from working with Product communication within a Range Area in IKEA of Sweden, or in IMC, with an understanding of the interdependencies between the product development processes in IoS and the content development process in IMC
Expert in the product communication analysis methodology and understanding of its relation to the product development processes.
Knowledge about today’s omnichannel landscape, the customer journey, and how customers consume and experience communication content.
Knowledge about the IKEA brand, values, copy and visual identity, tone of voice.
Experience from leading in the unknown and deliver value in ever-changing conditions.
Strong written, visual, and spoken communication skills, as well as fluency in English.
You are passionate about enabling an impactful and effective content delivery that inspires and enables customers to make an informed purchasing decision. You are curious by nature, and continuously strive to increase your own knowledge base. You understand complex details but can easily switch into a holistic perspective to prioritise and make decisions based on business value.


You are energized by supporting and empowering others by sharing your experience and knowledge. You facilitate collaboration and build trusting stakeholder relationships.


Your structured mindset, and strong sense of logic, allows you to identify synergies and optimisations. You lead and prioritise your own work and handle multiple deliverables simultaneously.


You, and are a true ambassador of IKEA values, with an interest in home furnishing and passion for strengthening the IKEA Brand.




Additional information


Are you ready to make the world a little better, together? We want to hear from you!


This is a permanent role based in Älmhult. We believe that presence and spending the majority of the working time in the workplace, is important.


If you are you ready to inspire billions of people around the world, and contribute to converting even more of the many people to IKEA customers, then we want to hear from you!


Apply to this position by registering your CV and answering the below three questions:


What makes this role interesting for you? Elaborate on your motivation.
Why are you a good fit for this role? Elaborate on your qualifications.
What, in your opinion, is the no 1 opportunity in making IKEA product communication stronger?
We look forward to receiving your application in English by 21 February 2025. Visa mindre

Company Description


Do you want to be a part of a passionate team, striving towards meeting customer expectation in an outdoor environment? Do you want to be a part of developing the next generation of outdoor products? Do you have the curiosity to dig deeper into how to support our customers in making their outdoor space a home? If yes, please continue to read below and don´t hesitate to apply.


Range Area Dining & Outdoor is looking for a Product Development Engineer in Outdoor Accessories.
Outdoor accessories consist of many product types and materials as cushion for furniture range, flooring, sun protection as outdoor storage and kitchens. Many different materials in combination of functions make this range very diverse to handle, and we are now looking for a team player to lead the technical deliverables in the product development.
Job Description


As Product Development Engineer, you are highly involved in defining, executing, delivering, and maintaining the product development project as well as securing the right competence and resources from a technical perspective. You play a crucial part in enabling collaboration and involvement of development partners across the value chain.
You will be part of development teams, and lead and execute technical deliverables throughout the entire development process and be part of improves and product life cycle projects, with focus on quality, low cost/affordability and sustainability.
This is a role with great impact. You will, with indirect leadership, lead and coach an engineering team. Your work influences every stage of the product development, from idea to seeing the product in our stores. You work together with vast variety of people, involved in not only the product development, but also the business side. Delivery, leadership, communication and working with people are a large focus in this role.
Qualifications


We are looking for someone who has experience of leading projects and has knowledge about product development. Your biggest asset is the people working with you and the network inside and outside of the company. You are good at spreading enthusiasm and energy, as well as being an excellent communicator with a strong passion for people. An analytical mindset in combination with a holistic view on strategic business decisions, and the capability to build strong relations, trust and having fun.
You have a university degree in engineering, or experience in a similar field. You have the capability to make decisions in an ever-changing environment and have a strong passion to lead, manage and motivate people. You are able to identify changing needs in the projects and portfolio, and you lead the way by supporting where required. This means that a broad rather than a deep engineering competence profile is ideal. You create togetherness by working with and through others.
You are curious, with an easy going, straight forward approach, and are driven by creating pre-requisites for innovation, problem solving and have a sound business mind. But most importantly – always with the customer in focus.
Additional information


Please send us your application in English by 16 February 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruiter Bence Denes. Visa mindre

Commercial Support Specialist
As a commercial function at IKEA Range we have the assignment to set the preconditions for a successful meeting with consumers and customers as a part of the range and product development process. We maximize the omnichannel growth and positioning opportunities with the range & product offer we have, and the new range & product offer we are developing.
We are accountable to create the commercial plan based on the agreed goals in the business plan. A clear direction, supported and executed by world-class competences, is the way forward for driving sales and optimizing growth. Every member of the commercial team plays a key role in meeting this assignment and contributing to building a strong efficient commercial function.
As a Commercial Support Specialist,?you will support the commercial function to execute an impactful, commercial and sellable offer through the entire product life cycle.
You will proactively support the commercial year cycle in the functional dimension. You will collaborate with several stakeholders in a complex context, both internal and external, by supporting administrative tasks related to the Commercial function in various processes and systems. You help to coordinate different processes across the year cycle, ensuring alignment and smooth execution. This involves tracking timelines, and deliverables to maintain schedules and deliverables. You contribute to gathering, organizing, and analyzing data related to sales and communication activities, supporting in generating insights that inform decision-making.
You have a drive and passion for sales and communication, strong interest in details and precision, you are a fast learner with a structured approach who can take initiative and have the courage to question and challenge. You are motivated by building and developing good relations and collaboration with all relevant stakeholders. You can see opportunities where others would see challenges. You are strong in analyzing, creating insights from performance data, and drawing conclusions.
We work in a global environment with co-workers from all over the world. As a company we are constantly developing, which requires the ability to drive change in a complex, fast-paced, international environment. The company language is English, so fluency both verbally and in writing is required.
Additional information
Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English latest November 7th of February 2025 Visa mindre

Company Description
Introduction
IKEA Components is growing and we want to strengthen our Data & Analytics team in Älmhult. If you are passionate about how digital technology can develop and improve our business, if you are curious and always on the lookout to learn new things, if you find energy in the big picture as well as in the details – then you might be the person we are looking for!
We have a busy development agenda to provide our people with data and insights. At the same time, we want to transform and enhance our capabilities embracing new technologies to democratize data for the many.
Do you want to grow with us?
Job Description


As a Data Engineer in IKEA Components, you will work closely together with our solution and integration teams in turning source data into frontend consumable information. You will analyse business needs and manage the backend to transfer those needs into actionable insights together with Frontend BI Developer and Business Performance Analysts.
You will be responsible for:
Transforming data into an analyzable format (ETL/ELT) to deliver business benefits.
Develop and maintain infrastructures for data sourcing, processing, and sharing.
Optimize, test, and implement tools to enhance data quality and monitor drift and decay.
Manage data integration, processing, and modeling.
Translate business data needs into technical solutions and architectures.
Ensure compliance with security, legal, and delivery standards.
Support and coach teams in data-driven development.
Document and share knowledge on data infrastructure within IKEA.
Documentation of data models/solutions in Confluence

Qualifications
To shine in this role, we believe that you:
Have extensive experience in designing data pipelines, data warehousing, data modeling, and databases.
Have strong expertise in and good in Python or other database scripting languages, as well as general-purpose data handling languages.
Good knowledge of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
Are a team player who takes ownership, builds cross-functional relationships with senior peers, and enjoys mentoring junior team members.
Are a world-class problem solver with a passion for continuous learning.
Are analytical with a holistic mindset and long-term thinking.
Are self-driven and good in understanding different business contexts.
Enjoy working together and communicating with colleagues globally.
Are passionate about how new technology can be used to improve our business.
Have knowledge of Microsoft Power-BI and SSRS.

We believe that you have a relevant university degree and/or some years of experience from working with data and analytics in a relevant context. Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.
IKEA Components hold a unique position in the IKEA value chain. With business in six continents, we are responsible to develop, purchase and supply components and materials to IKEA suppliers, retailers and customers all over the world. We are currently around 1,400 co-workers at IKEA Components globally whereof the majority are located in our three sites in Sweden, Slovakia and China.
Additional information
We look forward to receiving your application in English?latest January 27th, 2025. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. The position is based in Älmhult, Sweden.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Peter Olofsson at [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Monaka Perumal at [email protected] Visa mindre

Do you want to be a part of creating a better everyday life for the many people? In Älmhult, Sweden you can. Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden. Here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. We are here to offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. That is our promise, and we do this every day with great passion and energy.
Are you interested in leading product development, change, and improvements keeping the consumer and the business in focus??
Job Description
As a Product Developer, you lead the product development engaging the full capabilities of the value chain to deliver democratic design products with unique IKEA identity and commerciality to create a better everyday life for the many people. Together with a multifunctional team of specialists, you will secure that our products fulfil all the five dimensions of Democratic Design (form, function, sustainability, low price, and quality). Together, you will co-create the final home furnishing product, through a customer centric approach, by engaging the full capabilities of the value chain to deliver products with unique IKEA identity.
As a Product Developer,?you will:
Lead product development projects with both vision and action
Transform the knowledge of life at home to insights on product level
When applicable, utilize existing platforms, shared solutions, standard colors and materials to design for the lowest price possible
Identify and enable stories of the product design development to be used in communication
Contribute to creating a high performing project team built on trust
Take part in creating the Range and Portfolio plan

You will work in close collaboration with other project teams within the range area as well as across other range areas and supply functions and thus, overall interact with colleagues throughout the whole IKEA value chain and suppliers.?This role may require traveling.
Qualifications
We are looking for you who have both curiosity and insights into the needs and dreams of consumers and their life at home and know how to lead design processes with an entrepreneurial approach. You get motivated by finding new ways of working and you love to work with future trends, needs, colors, materials etc. You are energetic, driven and determined, and enjoy working closely with people, at a fast pace.
We expect you to have a university degree in a design discipline or product development or equivalent knowledge. You also have several years of experience in working with product design development and range building and you are an expert in market, current trends / movements, life at home and customer needs. We also see that you have an extensive knowledge of home furnishing, color, material, product, construction, production, people, trends, and insights.
You lead through people with the IKEA values at heart and build strong working relationships while co-creating and collaborating with colleagues across the organization. You are able to work with conceptual ideas, and turn these into final solutions, leading the content of the project from start to end, and bringing different functions together.?You have great communication skills.?As you are going to work in an international context, you are fluent in English, both verbal and in written.
Additional information
The position is located in?Älmhult, Sweden. Please note that it is required to be located physically in Sweden and working the majority of the week at the office in Älmhult.
Please submit both your?CV?and?motivational letter?in English. The last day to send in your application is 6th January 2025 . We look forward to receiving your application. Visa mindre

Company Description


Are you curious about requirements, want to contribute to IKEA compliance status and want to develop business and people? Then this job might be for you!
In Range Operations we create optimal preconditions for the business and?people to design, develop and manage the?IKEA?range offer in a connected and optimised IKEA value chain – to deliver growth and enable low cost. Specialist Functions, being one of the departments in Range Operations, host several assignments connected to specialists. We monitor and develop requirements, offer test capacity to our suppliers and act as a toolbox for early product development in our development lab and in physical and digital prototyping. We are a group of passionate leaders that want to develop people and business in a complex environment.
Now we are taking the next step towards our ambition to take a more proactive role in forming the compliance agenda and are therefore looking for a Requirement & Compliance Manager for Food, reporting directly to the Specialist Functions manager. You will lead a small, newly formed team of specialists and will be required to handle strategic and tactical tasks.
Job Description


What you do in this role:
Lead and develop the agenda within Food requirement, including activities, stakeholder management and communication,
Secure the interpretation, establishment, sign off and maintenance of relevant requirements, as well as high level risk evaluation,
Lead, manage and constantly develop the team of specialists, developers – and where applicable team manager(s),
Enable preconditions for the team(s) to perform their assignment according to priorities as well as development of the specialist functions portfolio, budget and plan forward.

Qualifications


What you bring:
Background in Food business and a desire to continue developing the Food agenda in IKEA,
Experience in cooperation with different stakeholders within the value chain,
A strong drive to find creative ways to develop good enabling solutions together with others,
Collaborative approach to problem solving,
Desire to deliver business results through your own work and engaging and motivating others,
Ability to motivate teams by coaching and challenging to achieve great results,
Ability to give and take responsibility, prioritize and make decisions,
Ability to shift scope between tactical and operational,
Excellent interpersonal communication skills through active listening, coaching, and facilitating. You communicate in a clear, structured, and honest way and make complex situations simple and understandable.

Additional information


This is a permanent role based in Älmhult. The Manager is crucial for developing a successful team and business, and we believe that your presence with the team and working most of the time in the workplace is important.
Please send in your application in English no later than 7 February 2025. Visa mindre

Company Description


Can you really reach out to the whole world, creating a better everyday life for the many people? In IKEA of Sweden, you can. We are located in Älmhult, Sweden, where the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. At IKEA of Sweden, you will work in a truly international and dynamic environment. You will have different opportunities to learn new skills and where the goal always is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
Right now, we are looking for a Product Quality Navigator, who will contribute to further developing our growth by setting safety and quality focus in our product development and for the total customer experience perception for our Beds and Mattresses range . You will be part of a committed sleep nerd team, full of caring and down to earth people with a passion for safety and quality. Would you like to join our fantastic team?
Job Description


As Product Quality Navigator in Beds and Mattresses you will:
Work with safety, quality and compliance related product deviations, and act as key person in the dialog with different stakeholders.
Collect data for authority reporting and safety investigations.
Monitor and analyze quality and safety performance of running range based on deviations and customer feedback.
Deliver data-based deviation statistics with insights and recommendations to support product improvement and action planning.
Represent and establish a strong quality, safety, and compliance culture in the organization.
Facilitate Product Safety Risk Assessment and Root Cause Analyzes.
Contribute to the development of working methods and relevant tools and share best practice.
Secure Buyer Claims approval and act as main contact towards Quality Deviation Management and Retail organizations on Range Area level.
Capture learnings and actively share knowledge connected to product quality and deviations.

Qualifications


University degree or relevant experience in engineering or product development.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Quality improvements, how to interpret data-based measurements and tools such as Systematic problem solving and Six Sigma.
Processes for Safety & Compliance alarms, Quality alarms and deviation handling within IKEA.
Good product area knowledge, or similar products.
Experience in Product development, Manufacturing, or similar experience in retail and after sales.
Basic statistics and data analysis.
Communication and networking skills.

As a person you are a natural leader with high integrity, team-oriented and straight forward. You are able to work in a changing and fast-moving environment, you have a problem-solving approach with an accuracy for details and you work in a structured way. You have a high ability to coordinate, act and follow up. Product quality is always on your mind!
Additional information


Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your CV in English by 7 February 2025. We will review applications continuously and might close the job posting earlier than stated, therefore don't wait, and submit your application today!

This is a permanent job position, located in Älmhult, Sweden. Älmhult has commuting possibilities with hourly trains to Malmö, Lund and Växjö and an IKEA shuttle bus back and forth to Helsingborg three times a day.
We are looking forward to your application! Visa mindre

Do you have a passion for home furnishing and creating a great offer? Are you inspired by people’s real life at home? Are you motivated by reaching more of the many people through a desirable and affordable range offer? Are you interested in leading product development, change and improvements keeping the consumer and the business in focus? Do you want to develop products for the most important people in the world?
Well then, right now we are looking for a Product Developer to join our Range team in Children’s IKEA.
At Children's IKEA, our approach to product development is always from the child’s perspective, with safety as a fundamental priority. We base our designs on a deep knowledge and understanding of children and their life at home environments. Our commitment goes beyond just creating products; we strive to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. Through our range, we inspire children to be curious, to care for their own wellbeing, as well as for the health of our planet.
Constant and instant change is what defines family life, and new needs come as children grow. That is why our job is to side with families with thin wallets, ensuring that we have the needed products and solutions to the lowest possible prices.
We are seeking someone who fully appreciates that PLAY is serious business and who brings a playful mindset to their work. As a Product Developer in Children’s IKEA, you play a key role in our quest to improve the everyday connected to children’s needs and dreams.
We are looking for you who have both curiosity and insights into the needs and dreams of consumers and their life at home. You know how to lead design processes with an entrepreneurial approach and always with togetherness. We also want you to have a strong sense of form, a passion for home furnishing and a background in design.
As a Product Developer at IKEA of Sweden you bring product ideas to life through attention to all dimensions of the IKEA Democratic Design process; form, function, sustainability, low price and quality. You will be part of engaging the full capabilities of the value chain to deliver democratic design products with unique IKEA identity. You will work together with a multifunctional team of experts in design, sourcing & supply, engineering, marketing & communication and sales. Together, you co-create the final home furnishing product through a holistic and customer centric approach.
As a Product Developer for Children’s IKEA you are responsible for:
Leading the design development of better products delivering to all 5 dimensions of Democratic design being the specialist in form and function always starting with the price tag´
Taking part in creating the Range and leading the Portfolio plan for your assigned area
The content of the product development project with both vision and action
Securing IKEA unique identity and Democratic Design in each and every product
Transforming knowledge in life at home to insights on a product level
Co-creating with development partners throughout the total value chain, from consumer to supplier
When applicable, utilising existing platforms, shared solutions, standard colours and materials to design for the lowest price possible
Identifying and enabling stories of the product design development to be used in communication
Contributing to creating a high performing project team through trustful relationships

To be successful, you need to work closely with your team members and be capable of visualizing ideas and concepts in a simple, clear and inspirational way to bring people on board in the product development process. You will work in close collaboration with other project teams within the range area as well as across other range areas at IKEA of Sweden.
A Product Developer is someone who has a genuine interest in people, their life at home and developing products; someone who can see things from a customer’s perspective and conceptualize things that don’t exist. We look for someone with a university degree in a design discipline, product development or equivalent knowledge. Additionally, experience in product development and range building is important.
A Product Developer is innovative, curious and likes to challenge the existing. Someone with the ability to work with conceptual ideas, who can turn these into final solutions and to lead the content of the project from start to end. You have an eye for design and get motivated by finding new ways of working. You love to work with future trends, needs, colours, materials etc. You are energetic, driven and determined, enjoy working closely with people, at a fast pace and have great communication skills. And you have a passion for children and creating emotional and playful products for the most important people in the world.
This is a permanent role based in Älmhult. We believe that working the majority of the time in the workplace and being present with the team is crucial.
Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV 20250203
What do you think you would bring to this role and make you an ideal candidate?
What inspired you to apply for this position, and how do you believe your experience matches the key requirements for the role?

you are welcome to contact Recruitment Specialist Christina Appelqvist, +46-766-113408
Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. So, don’t delay, please send us your application today. Visa mindre

Company Description


Can you really reach out to the whole world, creating a better everyday life for the many people? In Älmhult, Sweden you can. Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden. Here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. We are here to offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. That is our promise, and we do this every day with great passion and energy.
To cook and eat together is for many a way to share, not only a meal, but also to hang out together, share stories, traditions, discussions, and opinions. It’s a social activity, full of life and energy. Our goal is to support the many people in their everyday cooking and eating activities and deliver a wide range of products, designed for both cooking healthy in a sustainable way, and enjoying eating them together.
We are a team of about 50 colleagues who work across the Cooking & Eating business. Together we focus on developing an excellent cooking & eating offer to enable a healthy, sustainable, and enjoyable life around food. For the many people and always with the low price in mind.
We are now looking for a Product Requirement Engineer who can translate customer’s wishes into technical requirements. You will be responsible to identify and develop product requirements that will make products safe, loved by our customers and sellable on all our markets.
Job Description


As Product Requirement Engineer?you will work in the product development team as the requirement specialist. You will create strong relationship with Requirement development department as well as engineers from purchasing organization to secure understanding of the product requirements and successful implementation.
You will have?good knowledge into IKEA specifications, production, standards, and test methods relevant for the product areas you are responsible for.
In this assignment your main responsibilities will be:
Take part in product development and product improvement projects
Develop product requirements for qualitative, sustainable, safe and functional products
Develop durability and functional tests that resembles real life usage over the lifetime of the product
Secure compliance for the range on all market
Create product documentation
Responsible to communicate technical requirements/test methods to stakeholders e.g. product development team, engineers from Purchasing organization and Test labs.

Qualifications


You probably have?a University Degree in engineering or similar experience together with a couple of years of experience from working with product development and/or product requirements. You are experienced with the ability to lead yourself, take great responsibility and drive initiatives from start to finish. Preferably you have experience working with food contact requirements.
You have good analytical skills and high ability to coordinate, lead and inspire others.?You have a passion for sharing knowledge and the ability to explain complex matters in an easy way. You are good at creating your own network and at working in teams, making things happen by involving and engaging people. For this position we highly value great communication skills and the ability to lead yourself to make things happen.
You will be?welcomed to a workplace with trust and support from leaders and colleagues and there will be expectations on you to perform and develop yourself and the business. You will be part of a team with smart and caring people who are very proud of what they do, and love to have a lot of fun!
Additional information


The position is full-time and placed in Älmhult. We believe that your presence with the team and working majority of the time in the workplace is important
We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English latest the 6 February 2025. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates.
For further information regarding the assignment, please contact Hiring Manager Mats Svensson on +46 728865132. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Recruiter, Carolina on: [email protected] Visa mindre

Are you passionate about creating products for the most important people in the world – children? Do you want to be part of a team that makes a difference in their everyday lives?
If so, we are looking for a dedicated and innovative Portfolio Leader to join us in RA Children's IKEA
At Children's IKEA, our approach to product development is always from the child’s perspective, with safety as a fundamental priority. We base our designs on a deep knowledge and understanding of children and their life at home environments. Our commitment goes beyond just creating products; we strive to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. Through our range, we inspire children to be curious, to care for their own wellbeing, as well as for the health of our planet.
We are seeking someone who fully appreciates that PLAY is serious business and who brings a playful mindset to their work.
As a Portfolio Leader in the Range Area (RA) you lead the co-creation of the HFB-plan and the connected HFB project portfolio. You are esponsible for the navigation of the HFB portfolio, ensuring movements towards set portfolio strategies and direction.. You will report to the Range Area Manager (RAM) and be part of the Range Area management team.
As a Portfolio Leader, together with the Range Area Management, you ensure that the Range Area portfolio delivers to the IKEA Range & Communication strategy. You facilitate the creation and the delivery of the assigned portfolio through a strong collaboration across teams, and communicate it in a relevant, clear, and structured way.
You asses the Range Area portfolio from a fact based, holistic and strategic perspective, connecting it to the total value chain. Business analysis, risk assessment and scenario planning enable you to make recommendations for the right business decisions.
To shine as a Portfolio Leader you have a proven business leadership from project- or portfolio management and you are grounded in IKEA culture and values. You are a strong communicator creating engagement towards common goals and good at building trustful relations with multiple stakeholders. You love to identify and capture business opportunities, have a good understanding of customer needs and how that translates into a product.
You have a curious mindset; you see challenges as opportunities for development. You are a strong team player, decisive, good at organizing and planning the portfolio work in a collaborative way. You have a good understanding of IKEA business model as well as knowledge about our value chain.
Furthermore, you have
Strong knowledge and understanding of the IKEA processes connected to product development
• Proven leadership skills, leading team of peers and colleagues towards common goals
• Analytical skill creating insights on strategic, tactical, and operational level
• Fluent in English both written and verbally
The role is based in Älmhult.




Additional information
This is a permanent position and placed in Älmhult. We believe that your presence with the team and working majority of the time in the workplace is important
We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions – in English, no later than 6 February 2025 Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:
What do you believe is your contribution to this position?
What values and strengths will come through in your leadership?

Please keep your answers short and concise. Visa mindre

Company Description
With a unique Småland history, Älmhult is the heart of IKEA, where we have our roots. It’s the home of functional, well-designed, and affordable Swedish home furnishing and a center for innovation. We call it Democratic design.
IKEA Älmhult AB, including the areas of Destination & Museum, Hospitality & Hotel, Society & Community, Business Location (IKEA Property) and the Enabling functions, is on an exciting journey to make Älmhult an even better place for the next generation. We want Älmhult to grow, with both people and businesses and make this a unique and attractive place where the many people can experience IKEA yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We want to build the next generation of culture carriers and to strengthen the IKEA Brand.
Are you ready to be part of this exciting journey to develop Älmhult for generations to come?


Job Description
To fulfill the business needs of all Inter IKEA Group companies in Sweden, we are leading building projects from start to finish, optimizing and developing our business locations as well as strategically plan and develop Älmhult and IKEA in Älmhult with places and spaces for future development.
In this role, you will be the professional speaking partner with all decision makers, and you will lead the dialogue with authorities, consultants, suppliers and contractors with the aim of finding the way for smart and strategic development. You will have the main responsibility to lead the Business Location team and all aspects when it comes to operations, running and planned maintenance, projects and property development including places and spaces development both together with IKEA stakeholders and decision makers as well as the commune and other external partners. You have the budget responsibility and have the responsibility to assure compliancy of legal frameworks and guidelines.
You are also a member and key player in the IKEA Älmhult AB management team and a strong contributor in building towards our future direction and our common objectives.
The Business Location and Property organization today consists of 25 people among specialists, project leaders and leaders within the area of facility and project development.
You will report to the Managing Director of IKEA Älmhult AB.


Qualifications


We believe that you are:
strategic, analytical and tactical, and have the perspective of both Business & People.
strong in management and leadership skills.
driven and have the ability to build trustful relationships at all levels and create an open and inclusive environment in your organization.
comfortable in leading change, and you inspire and motivate your organization.
a clear and inspiring communicator, and you lead by example in your everyday work, of course a role model for our culture and values.
creative, solution oriented and find new ways when needed.
brave and forward-looking with the ability to think differently.
effective and enjoy working in a fast-changing environment, building organizational capabilities and strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
eager to take the initiative and are driven to achieve results with people. You enjoy developing IKEA through innovation and by building relationships and networks.
ideally experienced in working with project management, investments and business development.



Additional information
If this sounds like your next challenge, we welcome your application in English before 3 February 2025. Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis so don´t hesitate to apply already today.


Please make sure to answer the below questions in your application.


Why are you right for this role? What are your strengths and areas you need to develop?
What would be your focus and achievements short term and long term in this role?



for questions about the position please contact the recruiter, Bence Denes. Visa mindre

We are currently seeking a Demand Planner to join our team in RA Children’s IKEA. If you love working in a playful, collaborative environment and enjoy taking on business responsibility and ownership, then this role is perfect for you!
Please note that this is a temporary position for one year!
In Range Area Children’s IKEA we believe children are the most important people in the world. We have a point of view that home is a great playground, and we create a better everyday life through play.
In Range Area Children’s IKEA we are a team of about 74 colleagues who work across the Children’s IKEA business. Together we focus on developing an offer for children that always is from a child perspective, is based on knowledge, is safe to use and have a positive impact on people and the planet. In Children’s IKEA we empower playfulness through our products and in everything we do!
Job Description
As a Demand Planner you will act as the link between Sales and Supply, turning in depth analysis of our sales history into an accurate forecast that is used to secure the availability of our products to our customers around the globe. In addition, being the Supply team speaking partner with the Retail organization, you will turn global and national sales plans into product level forecasts by predicting when, where and in what quantities the products will be sold in the Customer Meeting Points.
The assignment includes:
Secure the quality of the demand forecasts, both for news and running range.
Be part of collaborating with Retail and HFB’s on volumes.
Be a member of Product Development Teams and contributing to News development process.
Work close together with Retail, HFB´s and other stakeholders to constantly develop ways of working.
Contribute to the development of the processes in connection to demand planning.

To be successful in this role we believe that you:
Have 2-3 years of relevant experience from supply chain.
Have a university degree in business/finance/logistics or relevant experience.
Have strong analytical skills and are driven by finding solutions.
Can work with an end to end approach (supplier to customer), as well as dive into fine details when needed.
Are a good Excel user and used to build reports and easy learn new digital tools and applications.
Can establish long-term relationships and have a collaborative approach.

You have good prioritization skills, a positive attitude and playful mindset, you always look for ways to improve the business together with others, are flexible in your approach and able to act quickly.
Since we are a truly international environment, you need to be fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Additional information
This is a temporary position connected to a parental leave and based in Älmhult, Sweden.
Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions – in English, no later than December 1st . Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:
1 What do you think you would bring to this role and makes you an ideal candidate?
2 What inspired you to apply for this position, and how do you believe your experience matches the key requirements for the role?
For questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Recruiter Christina Appelqvist, +46-766-113408
Please note that we will be interviewing continuously Visa mindre

Do you have a passion for people, marketing, and communication? Can you create unique and relevant communication for products??Can you transform product information to truly inspiring customer benefits that turn interested shoppers into keen IKEA lovers?
We are on an exciting journey to strengthen the core of what we do in Core Business Range and in Marketing & Communication. This is an area where the focus is on strengthening the IKEA brand and making the shopping journey for our customers smoother and more rewarding. We will continue sharing what we do and why, to create engagement and build curiosity and trust for the IKEA brand – both inside and outside the IKEA world.
Here is your chance to take on these challenges as Marketing & Communication Communicator in one of the most influential small towns in the world!
We are looking for 1 new colleague to join us within Beds & Mattresses commercial team, reporting to team manager. The role is a 1-year maternity cover.
What you do as a?Marketing & Communication Communicator
You develop strong communication for our range while also supporting communication topics to improve the quality of our consumer facing communication as well as our ways of working in the team.
You will:
Analyze and identify the need for product and range communication content, based on insights and customer needs, to decide what, when and how to communicate for all consumer-facing media and channels,
Secure the customer perspective from a range and product communication point of view in the product development process (DNP) when developing news, improves and running range,
Manage the execution of the communication production in the different media activation projects,
Approve, follow-up and secure that communication messages are fulfilled in the communication execution,
Proactively inform communication production suppliers about upcoming plans to secure the content readiness,
Work with product from communication perspective throughout the Product life cycle and the customer experience journey,
Contribute to the Marketing & Communication budget in the RA, as well as to the yearly Meeting-the-Customer plan on a tactical level.
Create customer facing measurements illustrations, good to know/ care texts
Securing Packaging communication
Ordering and approving Communicative 3d models



You will be part of the Commercial function that is responsible for all global product-related marketing & communication content.
What you bring to us:
Value-based leadership aligned with the IKEA values,
An excellent ability to build on insights and customer needs to develop a strong commercial message,
Guided by simplicity and always strive to exceed customer expectations by delivering high quality communication,
Detailed, structured and analytical and enjoy working cross functions and organizations,
Enjoy taking initiatives and to lead and drive product- and range communication content and other communication projects with the consumer in focus,
several years of experience working with communication, including digital, and a solid track record of marketing and/or communication, preferably with an academic degree in Marketing, Communication or equivalent.
You are a true ambassador of IKEA culture and values, and you are fluent in both spoken and written English.



Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application in English by 12 December 2024. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:
1.What do you think you would bring to this role and make you a relevant candidate?
2. What inspired you to apply for this position, and how do you believe your experience matches the key requirements for the role? Visa mindre

Do you like to work hands-on in a technical environment with access to digital and manual machinery to prototype new products? Would you consider it a great opportunity to be the operative link between ideas to practical solutions? Are you a creative and curious person with a passion for 3D printing using plastics?
Let us introduce the IKEA Prototype shop. Based in Älmhult, at the very heart of IKEA, we are involved in all new product development and creation for IKEA’s global product range. You will work in a dynamic, high-tech environment, where the latest equipment such as CNC routers, 3D printers, laser cutters and other sophisticated hardware and software are part of the toolbox for prototyping. There’s a good spirit at the Prototype shop (and this goes for the rest of IKEA as well), and you will work closely with colleagues, who like you, are specialists in prototyping new products.


What will you do?
You will make prototypes on behalf of designers and engineers within 3D printing as specialist area. Your prototypes will clearly show the product design and its characteristics. You will contribute by bringing knowledge and skills in prototyping and contribute regarding construction, material and production into the process. You will work together with Designers and Engineers on how to realize products and technical solutions effectively with 3D printing.
The key here is to bring your progressive curiosity and creativity. We are going to challenge your skills when it comes to finding the best solutions of prototypes. Working together is important for us and we think that we are strongest together.


Who are you then?
We believe you like to work hands-on and you have the curiosity built into your hands. You have the drive to always try and figure how things are designed, and then an urge to come up with an even better solution. You are probably a practical Technician in the beginning of your career, but you have already started to build up specialist knowledge within prototyping technology and materials. Furthermore, you have:
Some experience with industrial 3D printing using plastics,
Proven knowledge and skills from using tools, machinery, and equipment,
Proven ability and experience from working with CAD (incl. reading technical drawings) and digital machinery,
Work environment as a manufacturing industry or a production setting is your home base,
You are fluent in English as IKEA of Sweden is a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world.



We look forward to receiving your application in English by 28 November 2024. Please note that?we will handle applications on an ongoing basis, so if you are interested to apply, please do so as soon as possible as we may close the application process earlier than stated! Please also note that the job title in IKEA will be "Prototype Engineer".
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Bence Denes. Visa mindre

Demand Planner
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Älmhult, Sweden
Full-time
Company Description
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Job Description


We are curious about the future of supply chains, are you?
IKEA Components is looking for a demand planner
At IKEA Components we develop, source, pack and supply components, materials and IKEA retail equipment products in areas where it benefits IKEA and the IKEA customer. Our business is global and employs 1400 people based globally. During the past year IKEA Components has grown, taking on new businesses and stretching even further across IKEAs value chain. To secure that we create as much IKEA benefits as possible we hope that you want to be a part of shaping the future of Supply Chain at IKEA Components!
Do you see yourself as someone who wants to be part of an exciting journey where we enter a new era for IKEA Components Supply Chain?
Do questions like: What if… How about… how can we… should we…
come naturally to you? Then keep reading!
Planning in Supply Chain at IKEA Components has the responsibility of creating global sales, demand and supply plans, used by multiple stakeholders to secure availability. IKEA Components has a unique role in IKEA, working with Raw Materials (e.g chemicals, paper pallet, glue, particleboard), components (e.g dowels, slides/extensions) but also equipment used in the Stores and other IKEA units, such as staff clothing, trolleys etc. Being part of securing availability is therefore critical to enable IKEA furniture sales, being able to produce & move goods, as well as IKEA being able to expand into new markets with new customer meeting points.
What do we offer you in this assignment?
You will get deep knowledge about our total IKEA value chain, including raw material and components which will create a solid base of IKEA knowledge that will benefit you throughout your IKEA career. You will get the chance to impact our ways of working and how we best perform planning. You will belong to an organization with a value driven culture where Simplicity, Cost-consciousness and Different with a meaning are key aspects in creating the IKEA spirit. In addition, you will get the chance to be involved in or lead project and assignment that will create better working conditions for yourself and your colleagues. You will join either our demand or need planning team and contribute in building a smarter, leaner and more cost-effective supply chain, enabling availability at the lowest possible cost!
To succeed & shine we see:
The preferable candidate has experience from working in a complex and changing world. The successful candidate has a flare for explaining complex relationships in an easy and straightforward way. Planning in Supply Chain is a numbers game so you will need strong analytical skills. You are a true team player and thrive in an environment where it is important to build trustful relationships with stakeholders. We also see that you:
Have experience from supply chain or other relevant experience.
Are self-driven and take lead /actions on topics, engaging others in the process.
can work with a holistic perspective, through the whole chain from supplier to customer, as well as the capability to be in the details
are open-minded, enjoy fast paced environment and act with flexibility in ad-hoc situations
are a great communicator that can construct and explain scenarios in an easy-to-understand manner.
have experience or big interest in digital solutions and/or areas such as: analytics, Machine learning, BI tools.

At IKEA Components you work very close with stakeholders across the total IKEA value chain and there are plenty of future opportunities for development. We are in the middle of major changes in ways of working, driven by a new planning platform that will be implemented in a near future, giving you the chance to be part of this journey from day 1.
Is this what you are looking for?
Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following three questions – in English, no later than October 17th 2024 2024. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:
1.Can you give an example of a high-pressure situation you navigated successfully?"
2.Can you provide an example of how you used data analysis to solve a complex problem or improve a process?
3.Can you provide an example of a successful cross-functional initiative you led or participated in and the role you played? What was your main learnings?
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist Christina Appelqvist +46-766-113408 Visa mindre

Do you want to lead sourcing activities and engage in product development together with Development Teams? Do you want to belong to and influence the result of a global market leading company in a truly global environment? If yes, this might be the perfect challenge for you! At IKEA of Sweden, we develop and make the IKEA range available to stores and customers all over the world. Within the responsibilities of IKEA of Sweden lies the development, sourcing, supply, and strategy of IKEAs global range.


We are looking for a Product Sourcing Developer in Range Area Bedroom furniture.


In this role, you will have a great opportunity to influence the development and transformation of our range, cooperating with business teams across the Supply organization and together contributing towards creating a desirable and sustainable offer. You will influence how we optimize our value chain and enable development of better products and services at lower total cost for the many people.


Your daily tasks will include:
Responsibility to secure supplier, supply chain perspective in new products and improvements projects,
Secure material selection in line with Home Furnishing Business (HFB) material roadmaps, and that supplier manufacturing capabilities are considered in NEWs and Improves projects,
Secure that agreed business and sourcing goals/deliverables, strategic movements are deployed in reality through the development of better products,
Enable collaboration across the supply chain by providing input to different stakeholders and acting on opportunities and deviations supporting the wished movements from an HFB perspective,
Responsibility to secure input and preconditions from the HFB to the Category, for the Category to define optimal sourcing set-up for NEWs and Improves,
Responsibility to conclude business case based on global optimal sourcing set-up,
Be the gearbox between Range Area and Category for operational or/and tactical discussions,
Responsibility to lead and secure the supply chain perspective of the pricing process,
Contribute or take ownership of Supply Chain Collaboration activities.



To succeed & shine in this role, we wish that you:
Have experience within related fields such as product development, sourcing, project leadership within business or/and product development,
Have experience within the wood industry,
Are strongly business driven and result oriented,
Are proactive and take initiative to find the optimal business set-up,
Have knowledge of value chain and value chain analysis,
Have the capability to lead with a holistic and cross functional view, always having customer, supplier, and total cost in mind,
Can lead and deliver results through own competence and involving and engaging others, independent of location and/or stakeholder's position,
Have capability to analyze and draw conclusions from a total business perspective,
Have very strong communication and networking skills,
Know how to perform risk assessment and scenario planning,
Are an outside of the box thinker, curious to look for new solutions with an eye for detail.



Does this sound like your next step?


We are looking forward to your application. Please submit your CV in English before 25 November 2024. If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the recruiter Bence Denes. Visa mindre

Want to be a part of making everyday life better?
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We gather insights about life at home, learning about the needs and dreams of people all over the world.?
Through creativity, IKEA marketing & Communication AB connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people.?We plan and produce marketing and communication that enables our retail markets to grow and to position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in the life at home. We are 400 co-workers located in Älmhult – the heart of IKEA.?Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale.
We’re looking for our new Project Operations Manager, to lead and develop business and people together. Managing and developing project operations and leading a group of managers and leaders at IMC Studios related to project leading, production leading, allocation of resources, publishing, project coordination and project- portfolio & performance. All connected to a wide range of product- & range communication development projects and events for IKEA, all the way from ideation to delivery.?We are on a journey to modernise our studio and better adapt to the context of creating and producing in an omnichannel landscape. As Project Operation Manager you will be part of the Studios Leadership team and put focus on initiatives and actions that will improve our content deliverables. You will collaborate across our organisation and be a key part of our teams from ideation through large-scale production by securing the development of global content in operations.
We’re looking for an experienced leader with a solid communication background as you’ll be expected to challenge current ways of working and take lead in continuous development.
As Project Operations Manager you will:
Create and maintain a strong and value-driven team culture, where co-workers can thrive, perform and deliver. Be a source of inspiration; challenge and support, the project teams, to be in the forefront related to ways of working and methods that enable the success of IMC projects.
Work strategically and proactively with IMC project portfolio securing operations and performance. Strive to challenge, spot potential improvements and set prerequisites to deliver high creative quality in time and at a low cost. Always enabling creative thinking and idea generation in a large-scale production environment.
Ensure fast adaptation to new incoming projects with best possible performance from start to end by building bridges and maintaining a close dialogue across IKEA Marketing & Communication functions, and other stakeholders.
Contribute in leading IMC Studios in close collaboration with IMC Studios Leadership team focusing on initiatives and actions that will improve quality at lower cost in both creation and production. Collaborate to spark an idea-driven culture that enables co-workers to explore, grow and reinvent creative production.
Actively support the development of the IKEA Marketing & Communication business plan and action plans. Set and follow up goals that support growth and profitability.
Contribute to the entire content production process, including, ideation, creation, production, follow-up, and optimization. Stay one step ahead when it comes to business needs and ensure better ways of working cross Studios. Challenge the usual way of doing things and spot potential improvements to ways of working, so the teams can perform at its best.
Contribute to define future set up and mix of internal and external resources and develop and maintain a strong external network to secure freelance needs, related to competence needs of today and tomorrow.
Secure a relevant competence development agenda for the different teams within Project Operations, to meet current and future business requirements and talent needs.
Create pre-conditions for a trustful, inclusive, engaging and future-oriented learning environment that supports the co-worker’s continuous competence development, leadership capabilities and entrepreneurial spirit.

What you’ll need:
Experience and passion about leading and developing people to perform at their best.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead, facilitate and explain with simplicity.
A university degree in Marketing and Communications, or equivalent.
10+ years of experience in developing and producing global communication for large-scale businesses and brands. Leading both business and people.
Experience from working in a high-volume production environment with tight deadlines including knowledge in project- and production management methods and tools. Deep knowledge from working with content in different channels and formats including motion media, 3D and events.
Experience in leading managers and leaders who work close to high-volume projects, brand positioning communication projects and events.
Strong stakeholder management and change management skills.
Fundamental knowledge of process- and project steering, risk analysis, methods and scenario planning.
Skilled in budget management and proactive performance follow up.
Understanding of the everyday needs of the consumers and passion for home furnishing.
Experience from working in a multicultural, creative and inclusive work environment.
Good knowledge about the IKEA strategic landscape, IKEA concept, brand, and values.
Ambassador of the IKEA values, living and sharing them.
Entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action. You love to work fast and make things happen.

Sound like a fit? Want to make the world a little better with us? Then we want to hear from you!
Additional information
Please send your application, in English, no later than 22nd of November 2024.
Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. Visa mindre

We are looking for a Design Engineer for the Comfort Platform team!
In this team, we develop and define standard solutions across RA Seating and RA Beds & Mattresses. We work with materials, components and complete solutions for cushions and other soft parts, as well as frames and hard parts.


As a Design Engineer, you will work with the latest technologies and materials, develop smart innovative solutions together with great people in and outside the Platform team. This is something for you if you are ready to move IKEA range in a broader context. You will be developing new architectures and solutions within comfort area and are part of setting the future roadmap for IKEA. As the Design Engineer in the team, you are involved in developing and documenting the solutions. You will be joining a great team, always pushing boundaries with finding new ways and methods, simulation tools and strong verification approach. Delivery, leadership and working with people have a large focus in this role.
And of course – it is a lot of fun!


Qualifications
We are looking for you who have development experience and knowledge in furniture, as well as good knowledge from production and material point of view. Most likely you have worked in a business area or working close with suppliers in category/sourcing area. You have knowledge and interest in this kind of products and what is important for the customers.


As a Design Engineer you probably have:
Experience in a product development for furniture
University Degree in Engineering or similar
Good knowledge of Production and material (Specifically wood, metal, plastic)
Passion to solve IKEAs big problems and think outside the BOX.



We believe you are curious and have the courage to explore new solutions and navigate in the unknown. You are truly motivated in finding and creating the best technical solutions for our customers, at the right quality and price point, keeping in mind the design and sustainability objectives. IKEA of Sweden is a global work environment, therefore we expect you to be fluent in written and spoken English.


Additional information
IKEA offers an exciting and empowering working environment in a global marketplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. At IKEA we believe that when you as an individual grow - IKEA grows.
Does this sound like you? Great!
Send us your application in English no later than 21 November 2024. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit for this role.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager Sebastian Svensson, or the recruiter Bence Denes. Visa mindre

Job Description
Ready to shift IKEA into the next gear and make us better, together?
At IKEA Core Business Range, we're embarking on an exciting journey to transform our digital capabilities. By embracing the power of data and technology, we're integrating these opportunities into our business processes to ensure that IKEA continues to be the most affordable, sustainable, and accessible home furnishing retailer in an omnichannel world. To do this, we're bringing people, processes, data, and technology closer than ever before. Collaboration is key to reaching our strategic goals while keeping the totality of IKEA in mind.
We're looking for Business Analysts to join our passionate, forward-thinking team. At Range, we're always striving to find smarter, more efficient ways of working, and we need you to help us do that. We're searching for someone with top-notch analytical skills, solid experience in requirements management, and the ability to translate complex insights into simple, actionable recommendations.
About the Role:
As a Business Analyst within Data & Technology Range, you'll work in one of several Digital Product Areas such as Product Engineering, Range Management, Commercial, Range Interaction, and Range Experience. These areas play a critical role in ideating, developing, and delivering our IKEA products to customers. Right now, we have a specific need for Business Analysts with experience in Digital Product Area Engineering, where you'll help create consistent, efficient processes that support product development and supplier collaboration. You'll also contribute to building a solid foundation for IKEA product information to be utilized throughout our global value chain.
Current assignments are within:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Be part of our ongoing PLM transformation, focusing on part structure management, compliance, verification management, and requirements management. Experience with the Windchill platform is a big benefit.
Compliance Management: This is how we stay relevant and compliant in all markets globally. Support making sure we follow the legal requirements in the world, building a structure and digital landscape to support it.
Label Management: Join our growing Label area, which is responsible for ensuring the accurate and effective markings on our products and packaging.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to analyze business needs and identify digital product requirements (applications, data, integration, and processes). You'll provide insights and share recommendations with decision-makers, influencing strategic and operational business decisions. You'll also need to juggle multiple projects simultaneously—so being able to multitask is a must. Best of all, you'll join a dynamic, fun-loving team that thrives on tackling challenges together.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we expect you to:
Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements and models, managing these throughout the project lifecycle.
Build trust and strong relationships with stakeholders, developers, and other collaborators to drive effective communication and teamwork.
Analyze and simplify information, focusing on key aspects to make decision-making easier and more impactful.
Contribute to testing and implementation, ensuring solutions are delivered according to agreed business requirements.
Listen actively, grasp both the big picture and intricate details, and help shape strategic decisions that drive our business forward.

Is this your next big career move? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that's making a real impact.
About IKEA of Sweden: IKEA of Sweden is the home of IKEA's range development, making IKEA's product offerings available to customers and stores worldwide. Based in Älmhult, the heart of IKEA, we're the global center for innovation and product development.
Additional information
To apply, please submit your CV along with responses to the following two questions (in English) by November 9th. Please keep your answers concise:
What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?
Can you describe your experience working in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), label management, or compliance? Please share a specific project you worked on in one of these areas, detailing your role, the phases you were involved in—from initial planning through implementation and post-launch support—and any key challenges you faced along the way.

This is a full-time position located in Älmhult, Sweden. We are conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so don't hesitate—submit your application today!
For questions about the recruitment process, contact Monaka Perumal at [email protected].
About Inter IKEA Group
Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, Supply and certain industry activities. Visa mindre

Company Description
Are you ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together? We are looking for a Digital Product Leader.
At IKEA Data & Technology, we are on a journey to transform our digital capabilities by embracing the opportunities from data & and technology and integrating them into the business. To be able to develop IKEA as an even more affordable, sustainable, and accessible home furnishing retailer in an omnichannel environment, we need to bring people, processes, data, and technology closer together. Working together will be critical in reaching our strategic goals and it will demand leadership that goes across functions and organizations, to always have the totality of IKEA in mind.
Job Description
As a Digital product leader, you will have the chance to lead the development and implementation of viable, valuable, feasible, and desirable digital products. You will be accountable for the product backlog (build, edit, and maintain) and prioritization, for solution requirements through user stories to meet business needs and user experience. You will create and communicate a product vision and you build and lead an empowered product team.
You will act as a bridge between business partners and product teams. You will work closely with our capability area to prioritize product backlog and define OKRs. You need to be a good communicator to inspire and give direction to the team, partners, and stakeholders.
You are the type of person that can manage to see the big picture and the details, and you collaborate and communicate with your stakeholders to build trust and partnership to reach our common goals.
Unafraid of complex environments, you see them as an opportunity to clarify and simplify. You are curious and open-minded, naturally building bridges between teams.
You will report to the Digital Product Area Manager, in this role, you will partner with your colleagues to ensure data and tech is connected. You will represent the needs of the IKEA stakeholder community, the voice of the users, towards the team to ensure maximum value.
Qualifications
For the job as a Digital product leader, you have:
Solid software Product Management experience leading a cross-functional team
Extensive knowledge of working as a product owner in the commercial domain
Strong ability to create and communicate a product vision, mission and product strategy
Strong ability to lead, inspire, and empower team members while delivering with speed and employing an agile approach to development, both internally and externally. Serve as an ambassador for agile practices and product culture within your team and across transversal teams.
Strong ability to communicate and create trustful relationships in collaborative processes as well as visualizing concepts and ideas
Ability to handle complexity and solve problems through simplicity
Passionate about technology and trends that create better solutions and bring business and user value
High entrepreneurial drive: Stretching boundaries, challenging what already exists, always striving to develop a better digital landscape
Previous experience in tech companies and/or retail will give you an extra edge

Additional information
This is a permanent role based in Älmhult. We will interview candidates continuously, so please do not hesitate to apply.
Please note that any applications sent in via email will be discarded due to GDPR regulations.
For questions about the recruitment process can be answered by [email protected] or hiring manager [email protected]
Please send your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English before October 25th, 2024.
About Inter IKEA Group
Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, supply, and certain industry activities.
IKEA of Sweden, or IoS, is responsible for developing the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers all over the world. IoS is based in Älmhult – the heart of IKEA and the center of IKEA range development. Visa mindre

Company Description
At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. We like to break conventions and make inventions. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plantballs that help us look after our planet. It's all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. And it has been keeping our co-workers going for over 80 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us?
Job Description
We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future.
As Data & Analytics Manager, you will lead the work with our analytics frameworks across our capability areas and digital product areas. You will be responsible for aligning analytics initiatives, establish best practices and ensure that data-driven decision-making is enabled for leadership at all levels. You will play a key role in establishing common views across our company in regards to the value of data, analytics and AI.
Your ability to navigate a complex ecosystem of digital platforms, manage teams, and transform legacy systems will be critical in empowering our teams to achieve IKEA's strategic goals. As we would like to increase our efficiency in how we create reports and dashboards, be even better at making our common data available for product teams to empower decision making and ensure that IKEA stands better protected for changes in the outside world and within.
To do this at scale, you will be overseeing all recruitment, development, performance management, retention, and succession plans for co-workers in this area and take an active role in inspiring and empowering co-workers and leaders driving the analytics and AI agenda forward.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Information Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Digital Engineering, to ensure data is collected, cleaned, and structured efficiently for analysis. You will lead a high-performing team, guiding them through transformational analytics journeys, and continuously improving how we deliver insights. You will work in close collaboration with business stakeholders, Capability Managers and Digital Product Area Managers, in order to secure implementation, continuous improvements and development.
You will be responsible for the full competence and resourcing within your function, including managing cost and budget; continuously to use resources in an optimal way to secure our business goals.
At any time, you are safeguarding the IKEA values, and you are a role model for a fact-based business leadership where you trust and empower your co-workers.
Qualifications
You have a strong interest to lead in the unknown and to make improvements in the IKEA value chain. You are driven by finding value that can be delivered with the help of analytical tools and AI, and you are a person that enjoys making fact-based decisions.
You understand that change is driven through people and are motivated to lead and secure competence development of your team to secure consistent value deliveries over time. You also find it exciting to manage people who have far more technical depth or holistic viewpoints than you.
You thrive when the environment around you is global, complexity is high and when there are plenty of opportunities to help others by simplifying and focusing on prioritized outcomes that support strategic movements and operational stability.
The core values of IKEA give you energy to improve the things we are doing today and make them a little bit better tomorrow.
You will also bring solid knowledge of data & analytics fields like data science, machine learning and AI. Your function will be the center of gravity for thus in Range Operations.
To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills, and experiences would be valuable:
Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent.
Experience with IKEA's value chain, operating model, and business planning process is preferred.
Key experience working with different stakeholders including vendors and contract management.
Proven successful leadership in managing and balancing teams with internal and external resources.
Proven leadership experience with diverse teams, ideally within data & analytics or technology-driven environments.
Progressive and diverse experience in the areas of analytics management
Strong experience in different delivery methodologies (including Agile practices)
Experience in company transformations and different forms of change management.
Preferred: Experience from a company within a franchise system, product development, supply chain and/or centralised enabling group functions
Positive attitude, self-going, persistent and motivated by taking on very complex challenges.
Knowledge of the IKEA brand, culture, ways of working and values.
Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written) as well as experience in communication and data visualisation.

Additional information
This position is located in Älmhult, Sweden. Please also note that we only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email.?We look forward to receiving your application at the latest by 11th November 2024.

You might have some questions about the recruitment process, and we are more than happy to answer those!?Feel free to connect with the People & Culture Recruiter [email protected]
About Inter IKEA
Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, "What if...?" We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally.
At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal is always "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities. Visa mindre

Company Description
IKEA Components is growing and we want to strengthen our Data & Analytics team in Älmhult. If you are passionate about how digital technology can develop and improve our business, if you are curious and always on the lookout to learn new things, if you find energy in the big picture as well as in the details – then you might be the person we are looking for!
We have a busy development agenda to provide our people with data and insights. At the same time, we want to transform and enhance our capabilities embracing new technologies to democratize data for the many.
Do you want to grow with us?
Job Description
As a Front-End BI Developer in IKEA Components, you will work closely together with our Data Engineers (back-end) and Business Performance Analysts (front-end) in turning source data into business insights. You will be the go-to person in the organisation for support in best practise visualisation in reports and apps by being the expert in our front-end BI-products. To understand, document and turn business needs & requirements into user-friendly business knowledge is part of your everyday work.
You will be responsible for:
Providing expertise and operational know-how to support projects and solutions with conversion of business requirements into frontend architectures, technical solutions and implementations.
Developing, testing and maintaining the visual and interactive components of the assigned product.
The development work can include estimation, revision control, quality assurance, documentation, impact analysis, deployment, verification of deployment and prototyping.
Implementation based on best practices of changes and error rectifications in existing BI applications.
Solution compliance with rules and standards (e.g. information security, design framework), legal and regulatory requirements as well as adherence to relevant delivery process standards.
Ensuring cost conscious, reliable and maintainable products.

Qualifications
To shine in this role, we believe that you:
Are curious and always on the lookout to learn new things.
Are analytical with a holistic mindset and long-term thinking.
Enjoy working together and communicating with colleagues globally.
Are passionate about how new technology can be used to improve our business.
Have good knowledge of Microsoft Power-BI and SSRS.
Have basic knowledge of Azure fundamentals.
Have basic knowledge of T-.
Have basic knowledge about on-premise/cloud/hybrid infrastructure/architecture

We believe that you have a relevant university degree and/or some years of experience from working with data and analytics in a relevant context.
IKEA Components hold a unique position in the IKEA value chain. With business in six continents, we are responsible to develop, purchase and supply components and materials to IKEA suppliers, retailers and customers all over the world. We are currently around 1,400 co-workers at IKEA Components globally whereof the majority are located in our three sites in Sweden, Slovakia and China.
Additional information
At IKEA as a Front-End BI Developer, you will hold the title Front-End Developer.
We look forward to receiving your application in English?latest November 13th, 2024. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. The position is based in Älmhult, Sweden.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Peter Olofsson at [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Monaka Perumal at [email protected] Visa mindre

In Range Operations we create optimal preconditions for the business and people to design, develop and manage the IKEA range offer in a connected and optimized IKEA value chain – to deliver growth and enable low cost. Specialist Functions, being one of the departments in Range Operations, host several assignments connected to specialists. We monitor and develop requirements, offer test capacity to our suppliers and act as a toolbox for early product development in our development lab and in physical and digital prototyping.
We are now looking for 2 new Requirement & Compliance Developers to join our team.


As a Requirement & Compliance Developer within Customs and Trade you will lead projects within the requirement and regulatory area and the deployment of requirements that enable all dimensions of compliance across the IKEA value chain.
The role also includes responsibility to lead requirement topics connected to Customs and Trade. You will also be Responsible to lead execution of compliance related activities as project leader, including analysis, business consequences, stakeholder management and communication.
You will also contribute to influencing new and existing legislations and regulations.
This assignment is very diverse and requires that you enjoy working within a large perspective. It is a challenging and rewarding role and means you will be co-operating with many different groups of people, like IKEA product development teams, Retail, Suppliers and external trade groups.


As a Requirement & Compliance Developer you enjoy working together with others, building network and sharing knowledge. You have strong will to influence and to make a difference. You need to have good knowledge in project management and also ability to analyze, assess and interpret complex subjects and identify needed actions. You have a background within Customs and Trade.
Since you will be working on a global arena, we believe you have excellent communication skills both spoken and written English.
This is permanent role based in Älmhult.


Please send in your application in English no later than 15 November 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruiter Bence Denes. Visa mindre

Are you passionate about transforming the digital customer experience? At IKEA, we're on a mission to secure and enhance our digital product journey at the heart of our value chain. As the central hub for digital solutions, we empower IKEA’s customer journey like never before.
At IKEA Range, our team is dedicated to maintaining and growing cross-functional capabilities, driving innovation in digital product development. We're focused on building scalable, modular, and optimized systems and workflows, ensuring compatibility across platforms and software.
In an ever-evolving digital world, we explore and adopt the latest technological advancements to keep IKEA ahead of the curve. If you're excited about cutting-edge technology and want to contribute to an iconic global brand, join us in shaping the future of digital products!
As a Software Engineering Leader, you will:
Oversee production workflows, managing resources and balancing workloads to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
Collaborate with architecture teams to ensure platforms and products are scalable, modular, and technically aligned with IKEA’s strategies.
Maintain and enforce quality standards across all engineering disciplines and ensure technical excellence.
Promote best practices in both engineering and production workflows, driving innovation in technology and processes.
Guide teams with extensive knowledge of IKEA’s business model to improve information flow and ensure alignment with technical goals.
Lead onboarding and skill development for new engineers and team members, supporting the building of a future-ready team.
Advocate for security and engineering best practices across the organization.
Explore and implement new technologies to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Set strategic engineering priorities, co-create technical roadmaps, and optimize the delivery of products.
Represent IKEA’s technology both internally and externally in the broader market.

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, we expect you have:
Proven experience in a senior or lead software engineering role.
Expertise in software development and a deep understanding of architecture, system design, and development pipelines.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), containerization tools (e.g., Docker), and development frameworks.
Familiarity with technologies such as Terraform, OpenAPI, JavaScript frameworks, and C++. Openness to learning these tools is key.
A DevOps mindset to ensure the smooth operation of business-critical applications.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working with Agile development teams.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, manage expectations, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication, time management, and presentation skills.
Fluency in English for effective global communication.

At IKEA, we believe in creating a work environment that’s as inspiring as our products. No two days are the same, and we encourage a culture where everyone pitches in, learns from mistakes, and celebrates success. You’ll be part of a global community that values innovation, creativity, and making a real impact on people’s lives.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time position located in Malmö with occasional travel to Älmhult to support business needs. Please send your application in English by 4th Oct. We are actively conducting ongoing interviews, so we encourage you to submit your application without hesitation. Questions about the recruitment process can be answered by AoRui via [email protected].
About Inter IKEA Group:
Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, Supply, and certain industry activities. Visa mindre

Are you ready to put in the next gear of preparing IKEA for future needs?
We are looking for Team Manager for 3D and Virtual Product Development.
In Range, we put the product in the center. Our business is about developing products, it’s the very core of what we do. We are passionate about home furnishing and the business we are in and are enthusiastic about solving real needs in people’s homes.
We are now looking for a Team Manager in the 3D and Virtual Product Development team. You’ll lead a team of co-workers focusing on business development and digital transformation by taking advantage of digital opportunities. You will be responsible for leading the successful implementation and adoption of virtual products in IKEA. You will be part of the tactical area network for virtual products and will report directly to the prototype shop manager.
We believe that you:
have good understanding of 3D modelling, CAD techniques and digital development in the context of product development,
have demonstrated coaching leadership,
are driven by innovative development within home furnishing, range and products and have a passion for technology trends and digital development opportunities,
have strong ability to lead business, deliver results through involving and engaging people,
have strong ability to manage stakeholders and actively drive synergies across IKEA,
have good interpersonal communication skills: active listening, coaching and facilitating. You communicate in a clear, structured and honest way.



This is a permanent role based in Älmhult.
The Team Manager is crucial for developing a successful team and business, and we believe that your presence with the team and working the majority of the time in the workplace is important.
Additional information
We look forward to receiving your application in English by 8 November 2024. Please note that?we will handle applications on an ongoing basis, so if you are interested to apply, please do so as soon as possible as we may close the application process earlier than stated!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Bence Denes. Visa mindre

Company Description
IKEA is on a constant journey to create a better everyday life for the many people by continuously reinvent ourselves as we continue to grow and develop to meet and exceed our customers' needs. We will transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question, and want to make a difference.
Inter IKEA Group brings together three areas: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people. You will be part of IKEA of Sweden and the Data and Technology organization within Range operations.
At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal is always "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.
Job Description
You will be part of the Data and Technology department and assigned to different activities where you will work close to the business with the main purpose to enable business?movements through a holistic and consistent architecture across the IKEA value chain?- Bringing Process, People. Data and Technology together.
Additionally, you will be part of the commercial capability area that sits in between our retail friends and product development, where we focus on having a relevant, sellable and commercial offer.
In the work it is expected to understand the current architecture, define a future-oriented target architecture and a logical sequence of activities how to reach the target state in a step wise approach. You are a natural leader, a team player and a person that actively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to get progress and reach concrete business results.
More specifically, in this role you will be accountable for:
Shape ideas – in close collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders – into concrete, robust and appropriate Process, People. Data and Technology architectures and transition roadmap.
Describe the current and future state of intended business change and the transition to reach the future state ensuring aligned and consistent business process and IT development across IKEA value chain.
Secure that the transition roadmap reflects the level of uncertainty of the future state. Balance the transformations of foundational building blocks with continued business value delivery.
Communicate and baseline the architectures and transition roadmaps with relevant business and IT stakeholders within and across organization(s) and seek understanding and agreement to ensure aligned and consistent business process and IT development across IKEA value chain.
Collaborate closely with business and IT stakeholders to improve architecture with learnings from the implementation.



In this role you will report to our Architecture Manager at IKEA of Sweden.
Qualifications
You are passionate about creating value through connection business to architecture and enjoy developing IKEA as a business by building relationships and networks.
We expect you to have a very good knowledge of how the overall value chain works in IKEA and how it all fits together from Developing, Supplying and Selling the Offer.
You have experience of capturing business models and how they connect into strategies, digital and data needs and transformation plans where we expect you to have relevant experience and track record. You are analytical and have a particular eye for details, still being able to relate to the bigger context and find ways to reach business goals and ensure that architecture targets are considered. You are effective in communicating, able to present relevant content, create trust and by that navigate and lead the business and people in a complex and fast-changing business and technology environment.
You are highly motivated to deliver results by guiding business through people and collaborate and interact with different stakeholders in a global context. You are working close to peers, business leaders and other stakeholders and used to define architecture that captures business opportunities and delivers results with a high sense of urgency.
Additional information
Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board! You can find more information about our digital journey at Technology and Digital Career Hub at IKEA.
This is a permanent position to be based in Älmhult, Sweden.
Sounds interesting?
Please send us your application in English – CV and motivation letter – no later than 25th September 2024. Please also note that we do only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email.
Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right talents.

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Linus Berggren, IKEA Range Architecture Manager at [email protected]
Regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Recruiter Monaka Perumal at [email protected]
The IKEA culture and values are crucial for our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it's important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding our values and life at IKEA on our website www.ikea.com or just watch this video: https://bit.ly/ikea-what-if. Visa mindre

Job Description
Are you ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together?
We are looking for a Team Manager responsible for the Business Analysts in Data and Technology Range.
In Core Business Range, we are on a journey to transform our digital capabilities by embracing the opportunities from data & and technology and integrating them into the business. To be able to develop IKEA as an even more affordable, sustainable, and accessible home furnishing retailer in an omnichannel environment, we need to bring people, processes, data, and technology closer together. Working together will be critical in reaching our strategic goals and it will demand leadership that goes across functions and organizations, to always have the totality of IKEA in mind.
In Data & Technology Range the Business Analysts today work in several Digital Product Areas (domains): Product Engineering, Range Management, Commercial, Range Interaction and Range Experience. All responsible for different capabilities crucial to be able to ideate, develop, produce, supply and in the end sell our IKEA products to our customers.
Who are you?
We are looking for someone passionate about home furnishing and the business we're in and enthusiastic about solving real needs in people's homes. You will be important in our journey where we have decided to dare to be IKEA, optimize for relevance and have the best possible products at lowest possible price.
We are now looking for a Team manager responsible for the team of Business Analysts. As a Team manager, you will work closely with the Business Analysts, supporting them and their assignment to bring value for IKEA. The Business Analyst competence supports digital products across the value chain and you will co-lead this with current Team Manager.
You are responsible for creating a solid base of competencies needed for reaching our goals, supporting both running business and future needs. You will lead, coach and develop Business Analysts together with the Team Manager, and ensure a developing culture and supportive atmosphere.
You will report to the Team Manager for Business Analysts and work in close collaboration with all other Competence hubs- and Functional managers in Data & Technology.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we expect you have
Experience in leadership. Ability to lead, coach, inspire and empower teams and individuals, to be optimized for the desired outcomes. Both internal and external resources.
Knowledge in the competence area of Business Analysis and how to grow the competence.
Knowledgeable in agile principles and ways of working in a digital team.
Strong ability to communicate and act as a communication bridge between diverse business and digital competences.
Strong ability to visualize concepts and ideas to build understanding and agreement on the way forward.
Ability to build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders, comfortable with complex prioritization and situations, and cross functional leadership.
Manage vendors and contract management. Resource plan short and long term.



Additional information
This is a permanent role based in Älmhult.
The Team Manager is a crucial role for developing our business and we believe that your presence with the team and working the majority of the time in the workplace is important.
Please send your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English by 20th of September. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why.
Interviews will be held continuously, make sure to send your application today.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Monaka Perumal at [email protected]. Visa mindre

Are you curious and passionate about contributing to the development of our food products and supply chain? Do you get energy from influencing, interacting, and working together with stakeholders to deliver great business results? Do you want to be a part of creating a better everyday life for the many people?
In Älmhult, Sweden you can. Here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. We are here to offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. That is our promise, and we do this every day with great passion and energy.
Food Services for Range Area (RA) Food has been a consistently successful and reliable business. To ensure continued success in the future, we are constantly developing the business while building on our past achievements. If so, come and join us!

What you do as a Product Sourcing Developer
In this role, you will have a great opportunity to develop a high performing supplier base globally along with the Category and develop products at lowest total cost for the many people.?You will cooperate with business teams across the Supply organization contributing towards the business goals. You will be part of a development team, responsible for ensuring supply chain and supplier perspective in the development of NEWs, Improves and Running range products.
You will:
Enable exploration of different materials and Category capabilities to secure the right category selection in product development,
Be responsible for creating complete business cases for the assigned product segments, in alignment with the supply categories,
Initiate and propose cost down and cost out activities together with supply categories,
Contribute to the tactical portfolio planning for the assigned product segments.


What you bring to us:
Experience is beneficial, but not necessary. We would be happy to have your application if you match the below, but have not spent many years at work
Fluency in English, both spoken and written,
Excellent command of Excel and/or Power BI,
Ability to learn quickly, to navigate the unknown and to create structure,
Ability to build partnerships, and to work with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds and cultures,
Strong communication and negotiation skills,
Ability to have both a detailed and holistic perspective,
Strong indirect leadership skills,
Solution-oriented approach, with a go-getter attitude.

Additional Information
We encourage you to send your application to us in English, latest 20 September 2024.
The position is in?Älmhult, Sweden. Please note that it is required to be located physically in Sweden and working a majority of the week at the office. Älmhult has?commuting possibilities with hourly trains to Malmö, Lund and Växjö and an IKEA shuttle bus back and forth to Helsingborg three times a day.

For questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact People and Culture Recruiter Bence Denes. Visa mindre

Are you a creative and curious person with a passion for product- and technical development where industrial 3D printing using plastics is a core ingredient? Do you like to work hands-on in a technical environment with access to digital and manual machinery to create new products? Would you consider it a great opportunity to be the creative link between ideas to practical solutions?
Let us introduce the IKEA Prototype shop. Based in Älmhult, at the very heart of IKEA, we are involved in all new product development and creation for IKEA’s global product range. You will work in a dynamic, high-tech environment, where the latest equipment such as CNC routers, 3D printers, laser-cutters and other sophisticated hardware and software are part of the toolbox for prototyping. There´s a good spirit at the Prototype shop (and this goes for the rest of IKEA as well), and you will work closely with colleagues, who like you, are specialists in prototyping new products.
What will you do?
You will create and make prototypes within 3D printing as specialist area. Your prototypes will clearly show the product design and its characteristics. You will contribute by bringing knowledge and skills regarding construction, material and production into the process. Designers and Engineers will work together with you about how to realise products and technical solutions during the development.
The key here is to bring your progressive curiosity and creativity. We are going to challenge your skills when it comes to finding the best solutions of prototypes. Working together is important for us and we think that we are strongest together.
Who are you then?
We are looking for you who have the curiosity built into your hands. You have the drive to always try and figure how things are designed, and then an urge to come up with a solution even better. You are probably a practical Technician in the beginning of your career, but you have already started to build up specialist knowledge within technology and materials.
Furthermore, you have:
Proven knowledge from using tools, machinery, and equipment,
Proven ability and experience from working with CAD (incl. reading technical drawings) and digital machinery,
Work environment as a manufacturing industry or a production setting is your home base,
You are fluent in English as IKEA of Sweden is a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world.

You have a deep and genuine technical interest but are looking for your next step where you will make a real impact for the many people, building on your interest in business and keeping the customer in focus.
Qualifications
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Additional information


We look forward to receiving your application in English by 20 Sept. 2024. Please note that?we will handle applications on an ongoing basis, so if you are interested to apply, please do so as soon as possible as we may close the application process earlier than stated!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Henrik Holmberg at [email protected] or Bence Denes at [email protected]. Visa mindre

Company Description
IKEA is on a transformation journey with the aim to combine our home furnishing knowledge with digital capabilities. The focus in our digitalization of marketing communication is to enable effective planning, creation and distribution of impactful content across all channels and markets, all while enabling collaboration with partners and external parties across the globe.
We are currently seeking a dynamic lead software engineer within our technologies and platform division to lead teams.
Job Description
At IKEA, we are seeking individuals who bring a global perspective to digital marketing and content management. Your expertise in navigating diverse markets and understanding digital trends will be invaluable as we continue our transformation journey. We also seek experiences from leading developers to build quality products, as well as being a good communicator who sees the whole picture and can handle the overall technical development across our different solutions. To succeed in this role, you are self-motivated and highly technical with best practices view on how to lead the developers in their day-to-day technical development of products. It is a huge advantage if you have experience of working with content production.
In your role as a Lead software engineer, you will lead, develop and guide software engineering teams within IKEA Marketing & Communication.
Your assignment will include:
Lead the technical development of our solutions within Marketing & Communication.
Co-define the technical roadmap along with the architects and lead software engineer.
Setup development practices working in Agile teams. Ensure good code quality, Test driven Development, Build CI/CD pipelines, ensure the code reviews are done.
Help introduce design patterns that can help development of technical solutions which is optimized as per need.
Secure proper design, architecture, and technology for 3D, images, motion media solutions and/or products related to Marketing Communications to enable IKEA to provide an omni-channel experience to its customers.
Take part in design and development of digital capabilities within Marketing & Communication to enable creation of impactful communication across channels and markets for IKEA customers and co-workers.
Collaborate and help the technology team of solution architects, software and data engineers.
Help the product owners and specialist on the technical inputs with respect to the roadmap of the products.
Ensure quality guidelines and control process are created and implemented for the technology platforms and products
Collaborate closely with business and IT stakeholders (including suppliers) to improve solution architectures with learnings from best practices within software development and industry.



Qualifications
You are passionate about technology and appreciate the mix of strategic thinking and turning architecture trends and requirements into practice. You get energized by engaging with interdependent, agile teams, aiming to actively collaborate with others to meet common objectives. You are the type of person that can manage to see the big picture as well as the details and you collaborate and communicate with you stakeholders to build trust and partnership, working towards reaching our common goals.
You will bring with you deep understanding and experience of shaping architecture, combined with knowledge of the current and future digital technology trends, industry standards, architecture frameworks and modelling techniques. You know how to work in an Agile, DevOps working set-up and how to deliver cloud-based solutions.
You have knowledge of the following areas:
Experience in both the design and development of relevant software solutions, ideally gained through work on significant technology projects within a global enterprise setting.
An understanding of RESTful APIs and modern query languages for APIs
Familiarity with languages such as .NET, C++ or python, version control workflows, collaboration tools and knowledge on patterns to create scalable, maintainable and reliable systems.
Understanding of modern data architectures, data extraction mechanisms, functional decomposition and workflow engines
Experience on Azure cloud technology and platforms from architecture and development perspective.
M.Sc. in computer science or equivalent academic degree within the area of IT
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage and communicate with business-leaders and Technology Leadership.



Additional information
We look forward to receiving your application in English by?latest September 17th, 2024. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate.?The position is based in Älmhult, Sweden.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Martin Simicic at [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Monaka Perumal at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description
Life is messy and people's demand for smart, affordable and flexible storage is growing.
We want to inspire customers and show how storing and organising can help to create a harmonious home, where it's easy to unwind.
We develop storage furniture for the many spaces in the home, primary in the living room,
but also, for secondary storage. Solutions for all storage needs that are both practical and beautiful - at prices so low that the many people can afford them.
Job Description
Who are you?
As a Product Lifecycle Engineer (PLE) you will be responsible to support our highly efficient Engineering Lifecycle Team (ELT) with an overall goal to secure our running range lifecycle maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Being an entry point to engineering function within IKEA of Sweden, it's helps you to understand the different roles withing the function and build competence in all, to help you choose and steer your next step.
Main responsibilities and tasks:
Product lifecycle maintenance, meaning ensure that the product documentation is compliant, up-to-date, and according to IKEA guidelines and standards. A well as find and act on gaps in the product documentation.
Contribute to ensure that our products are legally compliant in all markets throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsible to perform moderate changes on products including technical requirements, labels & markings, construction drawings, packaging solution updates/improves, etc.
As part of the Engineering Lifecycle Team, you will be responsible for the Market Specific Range handovers from development centers to Core Business Range and make sure they are legally compliant, with no potential safety and quality risks and according to IoS documentation standards.
You will work closely with engineer teams and purchasing organizations, within several product areas and categories.
You will also be responsible for potential improves projects due to compliance, new local or global requirements, quality, and cost-downs.



Qualifications
To have a university degree in Engineering.
To have knowledge in 3D drawings, SolidWorks and Windchill.
To have experience in working with product development and/or creation and maintenance of product documentation will be a plus.
As well as to have supply chain knowledge (cost drivers, handling of goods and materials).
To have knowledge about Store & Organise furniture products and range will be a plus.
To have knowledge about Product Safety and Risk Assessments.
Work in a structured way with analytical skills and take the lead in your own work as well as in your contacts with internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing.



Why we love you...
You are a curious person, able to multitask, with an easygoing, fact-based, straight forward approach, and you are driven by creating the right pre-requisites for problem-solving and you have a business mindset. But most importantly – always with the customer in focus. To be successful in this role, you need to have the capability to take decisions, be flexible, and be a team player. We believe that you are a highly committed and self-driven person. With strong communication skills and the ability to create confidence and build relations, since we will deal with multiple stakeholders.
Who are we?
Do you want to be a part of creating a better everyday life for the many people? In Älmhult home to IKEA of Sweden, you can. Here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. IKEA of Sweden is a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world.
Additional information
Does this sound like your next challenge?

We will review applications continuously and might close the job posting earlier than stated, therefore don't wait, and submit your application today!
This is a fulltime job position, located in Älmhult, Sweden.
If you are interested in the role and have questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Monaka Perumal at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description
Can you really reach out to the whole world, creating a better everyday life for the many people? In Älmhult, Sweden you can. Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden. Here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world.
To cook and eat together is for many a way to share, not only a meal, but also to hang out together, share stories, traditions, discussions, and opinions. It's a social activity, full of life and energy. Our goal is to support the many people in their everyday cooking and eating activities and deliver a wide range of products, designed for both cooking healthy in a sustainable way, and enjoying eating them together.
We are a team of about 50 colleagues who work across the Cooking & Eating business. Together we focus on developing an excellent cooking & eating offer to enable a healthy, sustainable, and enjoyable life around food. For the many people and always with the low price in mind.
At Cooking Eating, we pride ourselves on our close-knit, collaborative team where every member's contribution is valued. We are currently seeking a Demand Planner to join our team. If you love working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking on greater business responsibility and ownership, then this role is perfect for you!
Job Description
Our product ranges evolve rapidly to keep up with market trends and customer preferences. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring we stay ahead of the curve, adapting quickly and efficiently to new opportunities.
You will act as the link between Sales and Supply, turning in depth analysis of our sales history into an accurate forecast that is used to secure the availability of our products to our customers around the globe. In addition, being the Supply team speaking partner with the Retail organization, you will turn global and national sales plans into product level forecasts by predicting when, where and in what quantities the products will be sold in the Customer Meeting Points.
The assignment includes:
Together with Need planner and Sourcing Developer, be responsible for deployments from a supply perspective.
Secure the quality of the demand forecasts, both for news and running range.
Be part of collaborating with Retail and HFB's on volumes.
Contribute to the development of the processes in connection with demand planning.
Be a member of Product Development Teams and contributing to News development process.
Work close together with Retail, HFB ?s and other stakeholders to constantly develop ways of working.



Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we believe that you:
Have 2-3 years of relevant experience from supply chain. Experience within Retail / Sales / Commercial as well as solid indirect leadership skills are beneficial.
Have a university degree in business/finance/logistics or relevant experience.
Have strong analytical skills with a problem-solving approach.
Can work with an end to end approach (supplier to customer), as well as dive into fine details when needed.
Are a good Excel user and used to build reports and easy learn new digital tools and applications.
Can establish long-term relationships and collaborate across the functions in the value chain.
Are self-going, motivated by problem solving, have good prioritization skills, a positive attitude, and you always look for ways to improve the business together with others, are flexible in your approach and able to act quickly.



Since we are a truly international environment, you need to be fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Additional information
This is a permanent position and based in Älmhult, Sweden.
Does this sound like your next challenge?
Please send in your application (CV and cover letter)
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Supply Chain Manager [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, reach out to [email protected]
Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. So don't delay, please send us your application today. Visa mindre

Job Description
Are you a Foodie?
Great, then you might be the one we are looking for. We are all passionate food lovers that develop and provide delicious, desirable, safe, healthy and sustainable food for the many people around the world. No doubt food matters to people and the planet and to the IKEA business. Our Food business is a strong contributor to the IKEA brand and business growth, and we have the ambition to drive positive change in the food industry.
We are on an existing journey where we, over the next years, will continue to strengthen the core of what we do: developing food that is good for people and the planet. Every day we challenge ourselves to live our values and embrace future opportunities to enable success.
We are embedded into IKEA of Sweden in Älmhult, where the total customer offer is developed. We work closely with our IKEA colleagues across the value chain and meet our customers every day. For example, did you know that more than 520 million guests enjoyed our food last year?
Älmhult – the heart of IKEA
This is where our culture and values were shaped and are still developing. It is a melting pot of many different nationalities and cultures. Beside the IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotel, the IKEA store and many other places to learn and meet, there is Aktivitetshuset, which is a meeting place and spare time facility with lots of possibilities for IKEA co-workers and their families. If you choose to commute to Älmhult, the office is a stone's throw from the train station, and the shuttle buses to Helsingborg leave right outside IKEA of Sweden.
What you do as a Meeting the Customer Specialist
You will be part of the Commercial function within the Range Area Consumer Packaged Goods, and report to the Commercial Manager. You ensure that the sales-related requirements for a successful meeting with the customer are incorporated into the development of a defined business for both NEWs and running range. On top of this, you own the content of the Meeting the Customer components in the projects including easy buying, easy selling, pricing, business case and being responsible for value-based pricing for respective Range Area.
In the IKEA Food businesses, you also work closely together with our retail markets to secure that selling processes and tools are implemented according to our standards.
Among other tasks, you are also responsible for:
competitive price market input to set the recommended sales prices, and the follow-up of pricing KPIs.
defining the needs and requirements for range related buying tools to support the buying processes.
range and product knowledge and contributing to the development of range and product communication by identifying the need and setting the requirements for an easy buying and selling process.
range and product knowledge content related to easy buying and selling to retail partners.
securing that the selling requirements of the IKEA retail system are met within defined range offer.

What we are looking for
Great interest in business and a capability to focus on a defined business area, while maintaining a holistic perspective of cross business needs, opportunities and the areas impact on total IKEA.
A retail background where you have gained good knowledge of the market and competitor landscape of business that you are accountable for.
Extensive knowledge of the yearly cycle of the sales processes, retail environment and how the offer meets the customer in different touch points.
Good team player and can influence stakeholders to achieve the common goal.
Capability to turn data, information and knowledge into insights within the scope of the assignment.
Native-level fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Additional Information
Does this sound like your next challenge? We are curious to get to know you so send us your application in English no later than 15th September 2024. Please note that we will review applications as they come through so do not delay, send in your application today!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Bence Denes . Visa mindre

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Job Description
You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that you are at your best when you have the freedom to achieve. Come see things a little differently with us.
About you
We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things.
We're doing some amazing things at IKEA Range; therefore, we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception.
You are a strong leader who inspires and mobilizes people towards clearly set objectives. You have a desire to ensure a great end-user experience and can analyze complex IT landscapes to draw conclusions with holistic business understanding that enables constant development in IKEA with IT service management and operations frameworks, practices and automation. You've spent the last years working with IT service management and IT operations in a global context.
You are curious and are able to build relationships in order to establish strong trust between the service management community and its stakeholders. You carry natural credibility, and you have a proven track record of reaching stretch targets. You are an energetic and collaborative leader who has a very good knowledge of IT and digital organizations, strategies, and working methods.
You have good knowledge of modern technologies and you're on top of global trends and developments and understand how they can impact IKEA. You will bring solid knowledge of IT governance frameworks and have knowledge of DevOps success enablers. People turn to you for methods and tools required to deliver excellent IT service management and IT operations capabilities. Ideally, you also have a solid transformational leadership experience in service management, preferably from a flexible and dynamic environment, with a broad geographical coverage.
You are a big fan of home furnishing and enjoy building a purposeful business by creating engaging and trustful relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and business partners.
As a person you are appreciated for collaborative spirit and how you lead with strong focus on both technology and people. You create impact and inspiration regardless of function or formal reporting lines.
The IKEA culture and values are very much a part of our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it's important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding our values and life at IKEA on our website www.ikea.com or just watch this video: https://bit.ly/ikea-what-if
About the job
We are looking for someone who will be responsible for leading the Service Design and Service Performance for IKEA Range. You will be part of the IKEA Range Service Management team, which is part of the Range Data & technology department. You will be a pioneer on the Service Management & Operations journey empowering our user community in creating a better everyday life for the 'many people' by ensuring an efficient and excellent user experience of our digital products and platforms!
More specifically, in this role you will be accountable for:
Lead and work closely together with peers across the totality of Inter IKEA and across IKEA to strengthen and contribute to a strong and relevant IKEA franchise offer
Define, implement and develop service management capabilities and framework to ensure service performance, effectiveness, and excellent end-user experience of our digital products and platforms in IKEA Range.
Actively contribute to the IKEA Range Service Management team and the IKEA Range digital community by continuously developing your area of responsibility.
Lead the service design and service performance capability at IKEA Range by ensuring digital operations are meeting the common Inter IKEA standards.
Shared Responsibility for the IKEA Range Service Management Roadmap.

In this role you will report to our Service Management Manager at IKEA Range and work closely with peers at Inter IKEA Group to lead towards uniformity and commonality, contributing to the Inter IKEA service management framework and delivering on the needs of IKEA Range.
Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board!
About us
Inter IKEA Group brings together the core businesses: Retail Concept, Range, and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people. You will be part of IKEA Range and the Range Data and Technology organization. IKEA Range is responsible for ensuring that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the Range agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different range- and business areas, but also retail markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.
Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, "What if...?" We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal is always "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless range of challenges and development opportunities.
Additional information
If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Ola Helgotsson, IKEA Range Service Management manager, [email protected].
This position is located in Älmhult, Sweden. Please also note that we do only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email. We look forward to receiving your application at the latest September 4th 2024.
You might have some questions about the recruitment process, and we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to connect with Recruiter Monaka Perumal at [email protected]. Visa mindre

Are you ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together?
In RA Seating we are a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. We develop safe and affordable products for a beautiful, playful, and more convenient life at home. Everything we do is based on a spirit of togetherness and enthusiasm, and now we are looking for someone who share our positive attitude and values. We are now looking for Meeting the Customer specialist to Range Area Seating
As RA (Range Area) Meeting the Customer Specialist you ensure that the sales related requirements for a successful meeting with the customer are incorporated within the development of a defined business for both NEWs and running range.
Your main responsibilities are to lead the commercial contribution for new range development into the development/project teams. You will also be responsible to lead the collaboration and market input to secure the commercial requirements for the defined business. As well as the content of the Meeting the Customer components in the projects including easy buying easy selling, pricing, business case and being responsible for value-based pricing for your RA.
In your assignment, you are the expert in how the range that you are responsible for meets customers and co-workers in an omnichannel IKEA and enable selling readiness for all retailer markets.
Among other tasks, you are also responsible for:
competitive price market input to set the recommended sales prices, and the follow-up of pricing KPIs.
defining the needs and requirements for range related buying tools to support the buying processes.
range and product knowledge and contributing to the development of range and product communication by identifying the need and setting the requirements for an easy buying and selling process.
be responsible for Range and product knowledge content related to easy buying and selling to retail partners.
securing that the selling requirements of the IKEA retail system are met within defined range offer.

To shine in this role, we think that you have passion for business and entrepreneurial spirit for creating company growth and great customer experience. You act as role model, leading by example and promoting the IKEA Values and Culture.
You can focus on a defined range area while maintaining a holistic perspective of cross business needs, opportunities, and the areas impact on total IKEA. You are a good team player and have proven capability to influence stakeholders in order achieve the common goal and you have capabilities to bring data, information, and knowledge to understanding and transform it into insights within the scope of the assignment. Building trustful relations throughout the IKEA network is also key in this role and you should have passion for complex businesses and challenges.
Good knowledge in the market and competitor landscape of the Range Area that you are accountable for. High knowledge in Sales processes and the year cycle. High knowledge in the retail environment, Customer experience map and how the offer meets the customer in different touch points. Visa mindre

Company Description
IKEA is on a constant journey to create a better everyday life for the many people by continuously reinvent ourselves as we continue to grow and develop to meet and exceed our customers' needs. We will transform our digital capabilities, bringing business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question, and want to make a difference.
We are looking for an Enterprise Architect to our great small team of architects in Älmhult. We are looking for someone with a strong holistic business focus, well structured, communicative and with a balanced mix between "making things right" and "making things happen".
To succeed in the role, we believe that you have some years of experience from working with business transformation in the role as architect, process developer, project leader or similar. Previous experience from IKEA is considered a plus, but not a must.
Does it sound like a job for you?
Job Description
As an Enterprise Architect, you will play an instrumental role in making IKEA Components ready for the future; ensuring that we implement the strategic movements needed to be able to grow our business.
Among other things, you will:
Work closely with business and development leaders to ensure that we have a common and aligned view of our wished position, for our business as well as for our digital solutions.
Develop digital roadmaps that are in line with our wished position, business priorities and strategies.
Develop architecture blueprints, goals, principles and design patterns and ensure that those are being followed in projects and other change initiatives.
Guide and support in the journey of securing a good documentation of our as-is landscape.
Continuously work with improving the overall architecture capability at IKEA Components in all aspects; Business, data, information systems and technology architecture.



Qualifications
To shine in this role, we believe that you:
Have strong leadership skills and can make things happen, even if everything is not clear from start.
Have a strong business focus and find motivation in working together with business leaders and other stakeholders across IKEA to achieve great business results.
Can break down and explain complex topics in a simple and straight-forward way.
Are analytical, with a holistic mindset and long-term thinking.
Are curious and passionate about how new technology can be used to improve our business.



We believe that you have some years of experience from leading business and/or digital transformation in the role as architect, process developer, project leader or similar.
About the company
IKEA Components hold a unique position in the IKEA value chain. With business in six continents, we are responsible to develop, purchase and supply components and materials to IKEA suppliers, retailers and customers all over the world. We are currently around 1,400 co-workers at IKEA Components globally whereof the majority are located in our three sites in Sweden, Slovakia and China. The Älmhult office is planned to move more centrally in Älmhult in the beginning of 2025, just a few minutes walking distance from the train station and IKEA of Sweden.
Additional information
We look forward to receiving your application in English by?latest August 15th, 2024. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate.?The position is based in Älmhult, Sweden.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Ola Magnusson at [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Monaka Perumal at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description
Are you a Foodie?
Great, then you might be the one we are looking for. We are all passionate food lovers that develop and provide delicious, desirable, safe, healthy, and sustainable food for the many people around the world. No doubt food matters to people and the planet and to the IKEA business. Our Food business is a strong contributor to the IKEA brand and business growth, and we have the ambition to drive positive change in the food industry.
We are on an existing journey where we, over the next years, will continue to strengthen the core of what we do developing food that is good for people and the planet. Every day we dare to challenge ourselves and live our values and we embrace the future and face the opportunities to enable success.
We are in Älmhult, in IKEA of Sweden, where the total customer offer is being developed where we want to work close to our IKEA colleagues across the value chain and how we meet our customers every day. For example, did you know that more than 520 million guests enjoyed our food last year?
Älmhult – the heart of IKEA
This is where our culture and values were shaped and are still developing. It is a melting pot of many different nationalities and cultures. Beside the IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotel, the IKEA store, and many other places to learn and meet, there is Aktivitetshuset, which is a meeting place and spare time facility with lots of possibilities for IKEA co-workers and their families. If you choose to commute to Älmhult, this is not a problem because the office is a stone's throw from the train station, and the shuttle buses to Helsingborg leave right outside IKEA of Sweden.
Job Description


As Product Requirement Engineer, you will belong to the Engineering function in Range Area Food Services and report to the Product Engineering Manager. You will have the opportunity to contribute to growth by increasing the range's quality and the total quality perception of IKEA Food. You will also secure the quality of the products related to issues within a given range.
As Product Requirement Engineer for Food your main responsibilities are:
Participate product development projects and developing product formulations
Reviewing product ingredients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and customer preferences.
Developing product specifications for new and existing products, considering factors such as nutritional content, shelf life, and sensory attributes
Conducting risk assessments of products and ingredients to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
Managing projects from concept to launch, ensuring that products are delivered on time, within budget, and meet established quality standards.
Ensuring compliance with relevant food safety regulations and industry standards
Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop processes and working methods, while fostering cross-organizational partnerships at IKEA.

Qualifications


Have knowledge and experience in food quality, food safety, and food legislation. You have a university degree in Food Engineering, Food Science or Food Technology. Experience with food product formulations and packaging will be a huge plus. You are also fluent both in spoken and written English.
As a person, you can work in a changing and fast-moving environment, have a problem-solving approach with accurate details and are used to coordinate and involve relevant functions.
You are a team player with a result-oriented mind, but you are highly driven and have a passion for quality and food.
Additional information


Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application?–?CV and a short motivation to why you are applying for this job –?in English not later than 22nd of March 2024.
This is a permanent onsite position located at Älmhult, Sweden.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Monaka Perumal at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description
Join our function of Product Risk and Compliance!
Right now, we are seeking for a Product Quality Deviation Leader.
In the role, as Product Quality Deviation Leader, you will lead & secure preconditions and infrastructure for an efficient and effective Product Deviation process to create a better everyday life for the many and safeguard the IKEA brand. Additionally, you will have the chance to lead and monitor initiatives supporting function action plan, relevant strategies and key movements.
Job Description
Are you up for this challenge? Come and join us!
In these assignments you will take active leadership in establishing, implementing, and maintaining a Product Quality Deviation framework including definitions, tools and working methods. We would like you to lead and coordinate work and related actions to resolve deviations reported in Product Deviation Process and by ensuring that defined objectives are delivered.
Contribute to the development of Product Deviation Process and associated tools, competence and governance and ensure escalation of relevant Product Deviation cases to defined forum.
Then you will lead, promote, and inspire the Risk & Compliance agenda within IKEA and together with colleagues be an ambassador for Risk & Compliance in different forums & trainings. Strengthen the IKEA Culture by sharing & living the IKEA Values every day. With them as a guide, lead business & people through empowering individuals and teams.
Furthermore, you will:
• Assess and classify incoming deviations,
• Lead and manage the assigned cases according to defined process
• Create and manage the project time plan for the case
• Lead and manage the resources involved in the case
• Assure that the case progresses according to plan and within scope
• Secure Product Risk and Deviation Council preparations and decision(s) when needed
• Drive escalations to decision
• Document and inform key stake holders concerned about case status
• Assure the execution of case related actions (Immediate action, CAPA, Corrective Action and Preventive Action, Correction, Claim, risk communication, recall and notification)
• Follow-up decided actions
• Manage evaluation of actions executed after close and handover project results to business
• Share the learning to relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
We think you are a star and in order to shine in this role, we wish that you lead with a holistic view, always act with the Customer, total IKEA and Risk & Compliance in mind. You use an entrepreneurial approach together with being analytical and structured, using facts, knowledge & insights. On top of this, you have great stakeholder management – strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to network and create trustful relationships in collaborative processes.
You can handle complex assignments and break it down to clear tasks. Ability to operate and balance between strategic, tactical, and operational tasks and you deliver results by involving, leading, developing, and inspiring people in a remote as well as in an onsite environment.
Good knowledge in deviation handling within the area of Product Quality and/or Safety & Compliance across a global supply chain set up and preferable basic knowledge regarding global product requirements related to the IKEA range. You have several years working experiences in a leading position within quality field within a supply chain or product development.
You can also have experience from a leading position in Retail e.g. Recovery. Excellent knowledge and strong experience in project and stakeholder management and excellent communication and presentation skills.
You have a university degree or equivalent knowledge acquired elsewhere and strong Project management knowledge. You are fluent in English both spoken and written.
Additional information
This is a temporary assignment until the 31st December 2024.
Please send us your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit for this role. If you have questions about the positions, please contact Hiring Manager Mikolaj Huhn,+46-723528852 and the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Monaka Perumal at [email protected]
The last day to send your application is 11th June 2024. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates.
Welcome with your application!
Would you like to be part of creating a better everyday life for the many people? By developing affordable products and solutions for people all around the world? Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden and here the IKEA range is developed based on the Democratic Design process and made available to stores and customers across the world. Visa mindre

Company Description
Would you like to be part of creating a better everyday life for the many people? By developing affordable products and solutions for people all around the world? Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden and here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers across the world.
In Range area Bedroom furniture, we are a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We develop safe and affordable products for a beautiful, playful and more convenient life at home.
We are looking for our next packaging solution engineer that will support our development and lifecycle teams with technical documentation. If you have a passion for flat boxes and keeping things in order, this could be your next job!
Job Description
The Packaging solution engineer plays an important role in our business and in this assignment, you will be responsible for taking care of and maintaining our packaging documentation when it has been created.
In IKEA we are having a high focus on removing the plastic in our packaging solutions and you will contribute to the implementation of the new solutions, in close collaboration with our suppliers.
It is through our products we secure our mission at IKEA: "To create a better everyday life for the many people". As Packaging solution engineer in our running operations team, you have a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many people around the globe.
You see, for us to sell our wonderful products, we need to have correct and complete information in our system, otherwise we lose our steering points. This is where you come in: You will be part of maintaining all data connected to the packaging solutions that our development teams create. You do this in close dialogue with our different development partners and suppliers, so we hope you enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and being part of the action. To succeed in your role, you need to be able to take and give responsibility, lead yourself and work together with stakeholders from different functions and departments throughout our organisation.
So, in short you are going to work with the following areas:
Maintain packaging solutions for multichannel and make sure they work through the total value chain and the whole product lifecycle.
Keeping the documentation up to date and according to IKEA standards.
Securing that the packaging solution meets all legal requirements.
You will be part of transforming the IKEA business, so that we stand ready to meet the demands of tomorrow! It will be highly rewarding work. And yes, it will be a lot of fun!

Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
You are an Engineer in the beginning of your career, with a university degree or equivalent and experience in CAD. If you are having some experience in working with product development and/or creation and maintenance of product documentation, it ?s a plus. You work in a structured way with analytical skills and take the lead in your own work, as well as in your contacts with internal and external stakeholders. Furthermore, you have strong communication skills and build good relations based on trust. IKEA of Sweden is a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world and you therefore need to be fluent in English both verbal and written.
Additional information
If you have any questions about the position and process, please contact Peter Månsson [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Monaka Perumal at [email protected] We look forward to receiving your application in English, at the latest June 27th. Warm welcome to send in your application.
At IKEA we believe that we're better when we're physically together for collaboration, dialogues, and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging, and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant. This particular role is based in Älmhult, Sweden. Visa mindre