Lediga jobb IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB i Älmhult

Do you want to furnish the future with innovative solutions?
With us, you can feel at home in your work while sharing that feeling with millions of people around the world. We encourage you to stand up for yourself and others, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We invite you to open new doors, discover new tech possibilities, embrace mistakes, and grow from them. As our Business Analyst – Infor M3 & Food P2P, you’ll have many opportunities to try things you’ve never done before.

Your new job
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 company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things.

The IKEA Food business have been on a transformation journey for many years to be more integrated into the overall IKEA business, organization and Way of working. On this journey we’re doing some amazing things in IKEA Supply chain; therefore, we need amazing people to join us on our journey! To strengthen our organization in a long-term perspective, within the areas of Supply Chain Planning, we are now looking for a business analyst.

As the Business Analyst you will work towards the Procure to Pay -P2P/Inbound processes and Need & Supply planning area with:

· Identifying, analyzing and challenging processes as well as solution improvements
· Document functional business requirements
· Support the quality assurance process by validating Test Cases and support test activities
· Creating training materials and delivery of training as well as creating solution and process documentation

What we’d like you to bring to the table
We expect you to have a solid experience in Infor M3 and good knowledge of how to work with M3 process and technical development, preferably in a large-scale business. You have a strong personal leadership, are curious and great in building relationships with end users, business stakeholders and other related product and platform teams. As a person you are appreciated for collaborative spirit and how you lead with strong focus on both process, platform and people.

To be successful in the position as Business Analys we believe that you have:

· Deep knowledge in the Infor M3 and related programs that support the business planning processes such as Supply Chain Planning and its connection to master data, warehouse management, Shipping & Distribution and Financial management.
· Experience from different Supply chain planning methods and fulfilment models and how it´s supported by M3.
· Experience in business analysis and the requirements process.
· Good communication skills in both written and spoken English.
· Structured and have strong analytical skills.

To really enjoy yourself as a business analyst we hope that you are results driven and enjoy taking leadership. If you on top of this know how to coordinate, facilitate, plan and manage workshops and activities we really want to talk to you!

Company Description
Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA offer and make it more accessible for the many people. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is "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.

Additional information
We look forward to receiving your cover letter and application in English. 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. This position can be based in Älmhult, Malmö and Pratteln.

We regret that we are unable to handle applications made by e-mail. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than 2 Apr. 2025. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist Katie Pettersson at [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application. Visa mindre

Company Description
Inter IKEA Group brings together three 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 Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people".
Job Description
To realize our ambitions in the IKEA Supply Strategy, IKEA has recognized the need to improve and modernize our work methods. We are upgrading our current Procurement Platforms to enable Procurement processes for all of IKEA. This new position is a great opportunity to take a leading role in the Ivalua Procurement platforms, which support our direct and indirect procurement operations.
We are looking for a Platform Manager with an accountability for the Ivalua Direct and Indirect Procurement Platforms. You will lead the technology development and operations for the IKEA platform and its surrounding applications that support the Ikea business within the Supply Procurement Business Unit.
You will build, lead and develop the Platform team, which is part of the Supply Data & technology department. You will also lead the evolution of the technology landscape that support our IKEA Supply transformation ambitions, identifying and establishing the relevant technologies and operate the necessary platforms.
More specifically, in this role you will be:
Accountable for the IKEA Ivalua Procurement Platforms’ technical development, integration, infrastructure, and operations, including overall solution designs and platform roadmap, leading towards uniformity and commonality across Inter IKEA.
Lead all aspects of delivery throughout their lifecycle, including performance, financials, continuous improvement, and adherence to Agile Ways of working supported by the new digital product and platform organizational set-up.
Create, manage, and maintain technology development and life cycle plans in alignment with the targeted technology landscape, ensuring high availability and reliability through effective test- and release management.
Steer and manage strategic relations with suppliers and partner closely with service providers, IT functions, and various stakeholders to prioritize assignments (OKRs), monitor performance, support, and resource utilization.
Ensure the Ivalua platforms comply with data security, privacy regulations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, generating regular performance reports using metrics and KPIs for senior management and stakeholders.
Develop and manage the budget for the Ivalua platforms, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and driving the team's adoption of DevOps to shorten development life cycles and deliver high-quality outputs.
Lead by example, empowering co-workers to perform and grow according to agreed goals, supporting both current and future needs, and playing a lead role in co-creating, refining, and promoting IKEA’s position, standards, and frameworks for technology services.

In this role you will report to our Platform Area Manager within Supply Data & technology.
Qualifications
Are you our next Platform Manager? 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.
As a person we see that you are valued for your collaborative spirit and your strong leadership, which focuses equally on processes, platforms, and people.
To be successful in this job you have:
Solid and broad management and leadership experience, with a strong ability to inspire people towards clearly set objectives and to lead and mentor a distributed team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders across different levels and knowledge areas, and to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders through excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Extensive knowledge and experience in working with integrated end-to-end landscapes, particularly with Ivalua technology, including data security, regulatory compliance relevant to cloud-based Oracle platforms, and disaster recovery planning and implementation.
Demonstrated experience in integrated planning, agile Ways of working, the Product and Platform model, and proficiency with project management tools and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset for identifying and addressing issues before they impact the business, alongside strong financial acumen to manage budgets and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
Proven track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement within technology platforms and business processes, with a commitment to staying current with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in Ivalua platforms and cloud computing.


Additional information
If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Marc Molinaro, Data & Technology Manager, [email protected] or Platform Area Manager [email protected]
This position is located in Malmö or Älmhult, Sweden. Please also note that we do only handle applications in English. We look forward to receiving your application at the latest 31st of March, 2025.
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 Leader Dan Gustafsson at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company description
Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA offer and make it more accessible for the many people. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is "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 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 company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things.


The IKEA Food business have been on a transformation journey for many years to be more integrated into the overall IKEA business, organization and Way of working. On this journey we’re doing some amazing things in IKEA Supply chain; therefore we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception. To strengthen our organization in a long term perspective, within the areas of logistic and fulfilment development, we are now looking for a Solution Architect.
In the role as Solution Architect you will work with:
Detailing IT functional and non-functional requirements for given business requirements
Secure that IT solutions fulfil the agreed needs by develop and review high-level design and approve the low-level design of the implementation.
Govern that the design of the solutions conforms to the overall solution architecture and in line with the overall enterprise architecture.
Contribute to definition of the stories and epics in the tertial planning of the Digital Product Area backlog.



Qualification
We expect you to have a solid experience in Infor M3 and good knowledge of how to work with M3 process and technical development, preferably in a large-scale business. You have a strong personal leadership, are curious and great in building relationships with end users, business stakeholders and other related product and platform teams. As a person you are appreciated for collaborative spirit and how you lead with strong focus on both process, platform and people.


For the position we believe that you are:
Structured and experienced in using models, methods and tools within analysis and design
Knowledgeable of general IT frames e.g. standards, infrastructure and platforms, frameworks, development concepts and processes.
Analytical with a mindset to solve problems and can see the big picture while focusing on details to deliver conclusions and create solutions from them
Knowledgeable in outbound process and way of working from a large global Retailer and/or wholesaler.
Experienced in integrated planning and agile ways of working
For the position we believe that you have deep knowledge in the Infor M3 and Infor OS platform together with its related modules that support the different business processes.

To be successful in the position we believe that you have:
Solid experience in the Infor M3 programs that support the supply chain operations processes such as customer order, warehouse management, Shipping & Distribution and its connection to Financial management.
Good knowledge in the supply chain operations and planning process related to order management, distribution and fulfilment models.



More Information
We look forward to receiving your cover letter and application in English. 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. This position is based in Malmö, Sweden.
We regret that we are unable to handle applications made by e-mail. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than 28 Mar. 2025.
For more information about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Digital Product Area Manager Galina Notz at [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist Katie Pettersson at [email protected]. Visa mindre

Company Description
At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We strive to be the leader in sustainable, affordable life at home, inspiring and enabling customers to fulfil their needs and dreams at home.
We are now looking for a Strategic Topics Developer to join the Strategic Sustainability Topics function on a permanent basis.
Job Description
As a Strategic Topics Developer, you will lead or take active part in exploration and development projects connected to the sustainability topics that have been identified as strategic for the IKEA franchise system, including air pollution, biodiversity, climate, fair & equal, land use and water. The main aim is to further contribute to positively transforming the IKEA business, by setting the right pre-conditions for full integration of sustainability. You will work closely together with internal stakeholders from Inter IKEA Group core businesses, as well as IKEA franchisees and also external stakeholders and experts.
Main responsibilities:
Lead strategic topics’ related projects and initiatives spanning over the total IKEA value chain, together with and on behalf of the strategic topic leaders and other sustainability co-workers across the IKEA business. That includes mapping gaps, setting goals, defining proof points and creating input to Business plans, Roadmaps and Action plans while working with and through business teams and sustainability teams across all IKEA business units.
Support the Strategic Topic Leaders, together with the Sustainability Analysts, in the development of needed methodologies, goals and KPIs to measure performance and progress of the strategic sustainability topics.
Track progress towards approved goals and KPIs, gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders, and use data to identify improvements and suggest adjustments of plans and tools.
Lead or contribute to projects related to strategic topics, including documenting learnings, to secure agreed best practice and implementation / integration across the IKEA franchise system.
Liaise with Impact & Assessment, Public Affairs and Range Operations on relevant legislation and compliance needs, developments and movements and give input for needed actions in the business.
Support the strategic topic leaders with the annual double materiality assessment led by the Impact & Assessment function, as well as other assessments.
Support Inter IKEA businesses in capacity building initiatives to enable the integration of strategic sustainability topics into the IKEA business units’ priorities, by leading / supporting initiatives such as competence development and expertise.
Contribute with content to legal reporting, relevant sub-reports, revisions of components in the IKEA Strategic Framework, legal consultations and others.
Liaise with Impact & Assessment function, internal legal team on relevant legislation and compliance needs, developments and movements and give input for needed actions in the business.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you live and share the IKEA culture & values on a daily basis, are a true team player and are open minded. You lead and drive areas of responsibility on your own, or through others. You have a proactive and structured approach, paired with excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills. The ability to easily create trustful relationships and to be the spider in the web, making all involved stakeholders work towards overall goals, is essential. You have the capacity to lead and challenge stakeholders without formal authority, and to lead change in a diverse global environment.
As a Strategic Topic Developer, we expect you to:
Good understanding of the end-to-end IKEA value chain.
Broad understanding of relevant aspects of the IKEA business and the IKEA Strategic framework, organization, ways of working and governance.
Proven experience of stakeholder management and ability to make complex topics understandable.
Experience in working in the core processes of the IKEA value chain with focus on cross functional collaboration.
Master project management skills and have proven track record in leading complex global projects.
Have excellent English communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
Good knowledge in data analysis and data visualization.
Have solid change management skills and experience from driving strategic change.

Additional information
This is a permanent position based in Sweden in Älmhult
We welcome all applications. Please submit your CV and letter of motivation in English, online via our recruitment system Smart Recruiters no later than 20th March 2025, and tell us why you would be a good fit. Visa mindre

Process Developer - Supply Chain Development
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Älmhult, Sweden
Full-time
Company Description


IKEA Supply is one of our three core businesses in Inter IKEA and is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost. Supply Chain Development is going into the next phase of a great journey. By gathering the end-to-end supply chain development agenda into one organization, embedding process and the development and management of digital solutions into the business, we create the best preconditions for meeting the future with the right competences and business capabilities. By this we will also create the preconditions to a world class supply chain that enable IKEA to efficiently respond to the ever-changing customer needs. SCD’s mission is to design & secure the preconditions for a world class supply chain, run and improve everyday solutions, keep together and optimize the development and innovation agenda.
We are now looking for a Process Developer within area Procurement Development, Supply Chain Development.?The position is based in Älmhult, Sweden or Warsaw, Poland.
About Area Procurement Development
SCD Procurement Development is part of Supply Chain Development. In SCD Procurement Development we develop and embed processes and solutions to support throughout the whole life cycle partnership with a supplier, from potential cooperation to the end of joint business. This comprises all major activities such as acquisition, price management, durability and quality, including deviation & claim management. Our support, covering IT tools and adaptation to legal compliance as well as our own rules and regulations, is directed to all IKEA supply units.
Job Description
We are looking for a Process Developer in Procurement to support the development and operations of a value driven and user-friendly digital product in SAP S/4HANA platform,
As a Process Developer you will create sustainable customer value, growth and profitability for IKEA by leading and contributing to the company processes development; how we work, lead and organize, with process orientation as the starting point.
As Process Developer you will be responsible for:
• Identify and propose process/sub process design and/or improvement initiatives and prepare basis for decisions
• Gather, understand and analyze business benefit of identified process improvement potentials
• Support implementation and establishment of the process including identifying competence development needs
• Facilitate and push the implementation of way of working with process oriented business development in IKEA
• Lead, manage and/or support process improvement projects (incl IT tools). Interact with related functions and matrixes in the development of the solution
• Secure consistency and interdependencies in the process development towards other connected processes
• Improve, develop & keep process documentation up to date according to defined framework (process maps, working methods, task descriptions, measurement specifications, learning material, …)
• Secure follow up of process performance according to set KPI's
• Participate in external networks for benchmarking and to enhance knowledge in relevant processes
Qualifications


Are you our next Process Developer? We see that you are a strong business person with a passion for process work, with energy to simplify way of working! We see that you are highly driven by development and constantly being on the way. You dare to think differently and you have an agile approach and adapt as we go. You are interested in process way of working, digitalization and finding new ways of working and are highly motivated to do this by leading business through people and collaborate and interact with different stakeholders.
You have proven experience and knowledge or willingness to develop yourself in:
• The specific processes, organizations and business in the field of work
• The IKEA value chain, the process landscape and the IKEA organization
• Process development, improvement methods/tools and practical experience of process development
• Cost/benefit and how to affect its result through process development
• Change management
• Lean manufacturing, Six sigma, IPS, e.g.
• Previous experience with SAP products will give you an extra edge

As a person you have:
• Strong analytical skills, planning skills, tactical capability, clarity in communication, ability to take the lead around given responsibilities
• Ability to listen to and understand the needs of the business. Both in the everyday needs, but also translate future plans and strategies into development plans or initiatives
• Positive team player spirit and you can secure that development is synchronized both within a project but also across other development areas
• Positive attitude, self-going, persistent and motivated by taking on challenges
• Experience of and inspired by leading and dealing with change
• Understanding of IKEA way of working, business model and total cost approach
Additional information


If this seems to be for you, we are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your?CV and motivational letter?in English. Apply as soon possible but no later than 20th of March 2025.
This role will be placed in Älmhult, Sweden or in Warsaw, Poland.
If you have questions about the position, please reach out to hiring manager Piotr Andrukiewicz at [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to People & Culture Specialist Olivia Swärd at [email protected].
We look forward receiving your application! 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.
IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

Job Description
“Tull”
This is what we call it in Sweden and if you have it as a profession, your role is called Tullspecialist, or in this particular case Klassificerare. At IKEA this specialist role goes by the title Customs Classification Specialist.
A day in this role, at the core of the product development at IKEA of Sweden (IoS) in Älmhult, is filled with support to the IKEA organisation globally regarding customs issues and working with the customs classification of our product range.
We can promise you (with a guarantee) a stimulating and dynamic work environment, with a lot of contacts worldwide and challenges that will trigger your problem-solving skills.
The challenges can be to find the right Tariff number for the classic BILLY bookcase, or for the newcomers in the range. Because when it comes to reaching out to the many people, the right classification is one of many important things that makes a difference.
As you know, the correct customs classification on all our products are highly important and it takes a kind of deep passion to get all of the details correct – all the way.
Besides this you will be responsible of binding Tariff information in EU, support all import countries and contribute in awareness sessions to our entire organisation.

We are so curious about what you can bring here! You will get a deep understanding of the IKEA processes, as well of the organisation as we mentioned before. In your everyday work, there are lots of contact with people from IKEA and authorities all over the world, which will give you a very good view of our range and development.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has a background from trade, with a solid knowledge of customs classification, based on previous work experience.
In a nutshell - you know a lot about of customs regulations and legislations - and how to interpret it.
You have appropriate training within the area of customs or trade.
As a person you are persistent and are motivated by and put pride in securing that all information are correctly handled in a good way.
You know how to?create a good?understanding about customs classification of products in a communicative way.
You also have some knowledge about free trade agreements and country of origin.
Many different functions at IKEA of Sweden need support in customs related questions and therefore you need to have the ability to create clarity, build and maintain networks as well as have confidence in speaking in public.
Your analytical mindset is sharp, spiced with a natural curiosity to seek information.
For us at IKEA, the most important thing is that you share our values. Values like leadership by example and that you are constantly being on the way with a cost-conscious mind set is important.
Your skills in English are very good, both spoken and written.


Additional information
We look forward to receiving your CV and Cover Letter (in English) where you tell us more about yourself and why you believe you fit into this job. 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. This position is a permanent role and is based in Älmhult, Sweden.

We regret that we are unable to handle applications made by e-mail. We encourage you to apply your application via our recruitment system SmartRecruiters, but no later than 14th Mar. 2025.
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist, Katie Pettersson at [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company description
You see things a little differently. So do we! At IKEA, we believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us. Are you passionate about the IKEA business, culture and values and want to contribute to make beautiful homes available for the many? Then this opportunity might be for you.

The role of IKEA Supply is to supply the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality products available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels.

Job Description
In Customs and Trade Compliance, we act as a strategic partner and trusted resource to create a culture of compliance and drive the continuous pursuit of operational excellence. Our mission is to enable an agile and compliant value chain through active customs and trade facilitation, to make the IKEA vision and strategies a living reality.

We are now looking for a new colleague to join us in this exciting mission! The role as Customs Classification Manager is responsible to secure the timely assignment of customs tariff codes with a high degree of accuracy to receiving country interpretation for the entire IKEA range that includes home furnishing and food, as well as IKEA Components. The role is required to manage the end-to-end classification process in close collaboration with key stakeholders within the IKEA Range and Supply businesses to secure proper classification of IKEA products. The role will be responsible for classification and validation capabilities and associated end to end processes that enable the application of additional customs and trade compliance requirements throughout the IKEA supply chain.

Main responsibilities:
Responsible to lead, manage and develop a team of Customs classification specialists. Actively inspire, empower, coach, and support the team to perform to the best of their abilities and continuously develop in their assignments, while fostering a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
Support classification team in working closely with key stakeholders to enable an accurate tariff assignment according to receiving country expectations based upon product and product specifications.
Establishing a 4-eye principle framework that considers country variations in interpretation of customs product classification.
Manage a classification framework that considers trade remedies, trade defence, free trade agreement, and other government agency provisions associated with assignment of customs tariff codes.
Provide the framework for managing the BTI/Binding ruling processes.
Provide classification resources that support internal and external audits.
Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of the classification program, providing regular updates to leadership.
Serve as the primary advisor to leadership on all global classification matters, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
Responsible for securing that all tasks are performed compliantly according to set or agreed requirements.
Responsible to coordinate Global projects having a customs classification need.
Develop and deliver training programs for internal stakeholders on global classification requirements, ensuring awareness and understanding across the organization.



To be successful in this role, we believe you need to have
Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in global trade compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on compliance.
Deep expertise in global trade compliance regulations, including export controls, sanctions, and customs regulations.
Previous experience in import and export industry from a global and/or regional environment.
Demonstrable knowledge and skills in the application of import and export related rules and regulations to business goals and daily operations.
Demonstrable ability to develop and build compliance into the business while meeting the business needs.
Demonstrable skills and abilities to contribute to self-audits and audits by external authorities.
Previous experience dealing with government authorities.
Strong networking skills, as well as the ability to build meaningful relationships and inspire people.
University degree or equivalent experience.
High level of communication and negotiation skills.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken and can easily communicate complex classification topics.



Additional Information
We look forward to receiving your CV and Cover Letter (in English) where you tell us more about yourself and why you believe you fit into this job. 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. This position is a permanent role and is based in Älmhult, Sweden.

We regret that we are unable to handle applications made by e-mail. We encourage you to apply your application via our recruitment system SmartRecruiters, by no later than 14th Mar. 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Laurie Everill, Customs and Trade Compliance Manager, Email: [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, feel free to connect with Katie Pettersson, P&C Specialist, Email: [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description


The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – our customers, co-workers and suppliers. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.
Supply Chain Development is going into the next phase of a great journey. By gathering the end-to-end supply chain development agenda into one organisation, embedding process and the development and management of digital solutions into the business, we create the best preconditions for meeting the future with the right competences and business capabilities.
By this we will also create the preconditions to a world class supply chain that enable IKEA to efficiently respond to the ever-changing customer needs. The SCD function includes four areas: Procurement, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics & Fulfilment, Intralogistics. Our mission is to design & secure the preconditions for a world class supply chain, run and improve everyday solutions, keep together, and optimize the development and innovation agenda.
We are now looking forward to welcome a new talent to our team as a Digital Product Leader, that will report to Joachim Hindborg.
Job Description


The assignment will specifically focus on Transport Management development area. As a Digital Product Leader, you lead development and operations of assigned digital product(s) to maximize value delivery, based on clear goals, ways of working, and performance follow-up. With that you represent the needs of the IKEA stakeholder community, the voice of the users, towards the team to ensure maximum value. You understand customer needs and validate that the developed solutions solve these needs.
Your job specific key tasks and responsibilities are:
Accountable for managing one or more assigned digital product(s), securing running business, development, support/service performance.
Accountable for the digital product vision and roadmap, supporting relevant process and capability goals, including life-cycle management and compliance to frameworks and standards.
Accountable for budget, prioritization, clear and transparent goals, and plans for the digital product(s).
Responsible to secure that the digital product(s) fulfills well defined business and user needs, including related learning offer.
Responsible to define the digital product scope, ways of working, and performance follow-up.
Responsible to lead both digital product development and discovery work to explore new opportunities, control cost, manage risks and dependencies, and to maximize business value.
Responsible for managing stakeholder engagement, e.g. with suppliers, super users, or user community, depending on digital product(s).
Responsible to identify and create measures of success to understand how the product achieves business outcomes.
Responsible to secure that the digital product team has access to relevant insights and maintains a deep understanding of both business context and user’s reality.
Contribute to adoption of best practice in digital product management and continually benchmark against industry standards.

In this role you will report to the Digital Product Area Manager for Delivery & Settlement, within SCD area Logistics & Fulfilment Development.
Qualifications


Are you our next Digital Product Leader? We see that you are a strong person with proven leadership and very good knowledge of the business context. You have excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills and the capability to express complex and/or complicated content in a receiver oriented and structured way. You have supply chain experience and/or Retail Experience in the field of Transport management and/or Customer Fulfilment. Interdependently you can lead and deliver in projects/business cases, with timely deliverables and with high quality analysis and contribute with a holistic view, being customer centric and having the end-to-end in focus.
We see that you are highly driven by development & Innovation and constantly being on the way. You dare to think differently, and you have an agile approach and adapt as we go. You are interested in technology, digitalization and finding new ways of working and are highly motivated to do this by collaborating and interacting with different stakeholders. You show a positive attitude, are self-going, persistent, a constant desire to move business forward and motivated by taking on challenges and deliver added value to our people and Business.
From previous assignments you bring:
Proven people leadership experience.
Strong and proven skills in communication, stakeholder management, team working and conflict resolution.
Experience and proven skills in setting clear objectives and steering all involved people towards achieving results.
5+ years of experience working in Supply Chain and/or Retail, in the field of Transport management and/or Customer Fulfilment.
Experience of progressive and diverse experience in digital product development.
Proven analytical skills and experience making decisions based on hard and soft data.
A track record of getting things done and being a great IKEA colleague!

The position is based in Malmö (Sweden) and will require travelling. We offer you a position in a fast-paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of future opportunities.
Additional information


Sounds interesting? If you have any questions about the role, please contact Joachim Werner Hindborg [email protected]. 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 Leader Dan Gustafsson at [email protected]
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 by the latest 7th of March, 2025. Visa mindre

Company Description
At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We like to break things (like rules) and make things (like planet-friendly?plant balls). We dare to try, and we dare to fail.?And above all else, we are driven by our shared vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people. If our culture speaks to your heart, we would love to hear from you!
WHO ARE WE
Supply Chain Operations (SCO) is a global organization in IKEA Supply. With our 700 amazing colleagues sitting in 20 locations around the world we make sure that our customers can buy the IKEA products they desire and love. Together with our partners, we develop and deliver excellent transport and logistic solutions that are simple, affordable, and sustainable.
Job Description
As a Transport Operations Developer, you will work in close cooperation with your team but also our carriers and other stakeholders in the Supply Chain to find the optimal transport solution. Your focus is to secure total logistical operational performance from end-to-end perspective by booking optimal transport solutions as well as to monitor and follow-up the shipments to secure availability of our products for our customers, and end receivers.
These are some of the day-to-day tasks as a Transport Operations Developer:
Book optimal transport solutions and follow up the shipments to secure availability for our customers, and end receivers.
Reschedule and/or cancel shipments in case of logistical deviations
Follow up operational deviations and address the need of solutions to avoid them in the future
Cooperate with internal and external stakeholders
Actively contribute to development of our processes, systems and working methods

Qualifications
In this positions you will work in an international, fast-changing and exciting environment. We really value a service-minded person with strong communication skills. You have a lot of curiosity and energy. Your willingness to learn and adapt to new circumstances and challenges is a key feature!
We believe that you have/are:
- Started your university education within logistics/supply chain/engineering/business/economics or equivalent
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Fluent in English, both written and orally
- Basic knowledge in Swedish
- Valid work permit in Sweden
Additional information
We expect you to be available during the entire summer period (June-August).
Please noted this position is based in Älmhult, Sweden (No Relocation Support for this position).
If you would like to know more about the recruitment process please contact Femina Ladhani Karlsson (People & Culture Specialist) [email protected]?or Olivia Swärd (People & Culture Specialist) [email protected]
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English latest by 25 February 2024. We are reviewing applications as they come through so don’t wait to apply! Visa mindre

Company Description
You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe in discovering and developing the talent in each of us. We invest in your passions and encourage you to grow with them. Come and see things a little differently with us!
Inter IKEA is a group of companies that connects IKEA retailers with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. It consists of three businesses: Retail concept, Range and Supply. IKEA Supply is responsible to source, manufacture and distribute IKEA products to the IKEA retailers. This to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost. In Purchasing Development, the assignment goes hand and hand with the IKEA Business idea as we are responsible to produce the ‘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’. ?Affordability, accessibility, sustainability and quality are our main priorities.? We develop and execute sourcing strategies and meet the Supply markets/industries in 6 different categories. We are a global organization with around 1000 co-workers placed in 27 different locations, close to the suppliers and the market.
We are right now looking for a Category Manager for Solid Wood, who will report to David Svensson, Category Area Manager (Wood).
We in Category Area Wood are passionate about Wood products and great comfort and want to make our wide offer accessible and affordable to the many people. With over 300 co-workers and 200 suppliers across the world, Category Area Wood drives and develops the global supply chain of Wood products for all IKEA stores globally.
Join us in our exiting journey to develop a stronger supply chain for IKEA products covering customer needs in all areas of the home!
Job Description
As Category Manager you will be in the lead of developing and implementing the global ambitions of Category Solid Wood agenda. Together with your management team, you will be leading the Category by securing competent and high-performing teams and leaders. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Category Business Plan, in line with the Home Furnishing business needs and IKEA directions. Through IKEA way of doing business, you will be responsible to secure right pre-conditions and lead to achieve professional long term business development with suppliers based on a shared business model, trust and transparency. A part of this assignment is to lead the integration of production, technology and capacity dimension into the Home Furnishing Businesses and Range Development.
More in details the assignment consists of:
Being responsible for the development and implementation of the Category Business Plan in close collaboration with the Home Furnishing business and to deliver excellent results
Drive the development of wished position for the category, the future supplier landscape, supplier classification and defining needs for new suppliers
Lead the development of existing as well as new materials and production techniques
Contribute to the IKEA sustainability strategy and look for innovative ways to reduce the CO2 footprint from production and increase the recycled content
Integrate the production, technology and capacity dimension into the HFB Business and Range; pro-actively contribute with competence and resources into the HFB Business and Range Development
Secure the Leadership and Competence agenda: Identify gaps and needs, and build leadership and competence plans to meet the short- and long-term business needs
Being responsible for recruitment, development, performance management, retention and succession plans for co-workers directly in your team

In this assignment you will lead the Category Management Team, and you will also have an active role in the Management Team, for Category Wood, contributing to the overall development of our business and organization and it’s shaping towards the future.
Qualifications
Are you the one we are looking for? We are looking for you that want to continue the great work we have started in Category Solid Wood and build on the existing strategy, while still being agile and resilient to stay relevant in an everchanging world. You are strong in stakeholder management where you have the eagerness to build trust and partnerships to reach common goals, which is crucial to succeed in this?role. You know that the key to success is to have motivated and competent people and you know how to bring out the best in others and the organizations you encounter. We see that you have proven your ability in leading and developing both people and business, when leading in an international environment in a remote context.
To succeed in this role, we see that you bring:
Deep knowledge of IKEA business model, IKEA strategic landscape and IKEA Purchasing strategy
Extensive business understanding, knowledge of Supplier Development Process and Value Chain Analysis
Experience within procurement activities?such as procurement strategy development, supplier and business development, negotiations, and process optimization (LEAN)
Strong capability to identify and act on supplier development opportunities to deliver results
Ability to combine working on a strategic level while acting on an operational and tactical level

We also see that you identify with the IKEA culture & Values and enjoy creating an environment where the IKEA values are a living reality.
Additional information
Please note, this assignment requires travelling.
For more information about the role, please contact Category Area Manager David Svensson at [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist, Femina Karlsson at [email protected]
Does this fit in with your previous experience and ambitions for the future?? Then we look forward receiving your application in English at the latest on 25 February 2025.
We will be interviewing continuously so please send in your application as soon as possible. Visa mindre

Company Description
Are you ready to touch lives and living rooms all over the world? IKEA is looking for summer co-workers within Customs who aren’t afraid to think outside the box. Working with us is all about adding value, playfully challenging everything, and finding new ways to improve lives.
At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We like to break things (like rules) and make things (like planet-friendly?plant balls). We dare to try, and we dare to fail.?And above all else, we are driven by our shared vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people. If our culture speaks to your heart, we would love to hear from you!
Curios to know who we are? We are Customs Operation Support Centre Europe/Africa (COSC EA) in Älmhult, Sweden?consists of approximately 45 co-workers. Our assignment is to secure a well-functioning import and/or export process for more than 30 countries in the region, on different levels. We provide daily support and coordination in customs related topics within legal matters, goods flow and IT-knowledge to secure availability, affordability and ensure compliance.
Job Description
Within Customs we have two exciting openings - Documentation Administrator and Customs Support Specialist. Below you find a short job description about the positions.
Customs Documentation Administrator
As a Customs Documentation Administrator, you will secure efficient and effective handling of incoming documents and certificates. That involves control and register, scan and archive the documents and certificates. You will also administrate claim handlings related to missing certificates. Within this assignment, you will be in contact with different IKEA Units and authorities.
Customs Specialist
As Customs Specialist, the main assignment is to send correctly compiled import declarations using a digital solution in direct contact with Customs Authorities in each country. You will communicate and support to and from other IKEA units, external service providers and authorities within Europe and Africa to ensure timely, accurate and compliant entry according to customs rules and regulations.
DECLARE EVERYTHING – IN TIME – CORRECT – IN COMPLIANCE
Qualifications
Are you the one we are looking for??During the summer you will work in an international, fast-changing and exciting environment. We really value a service-minded person with strong communication skills. We see that you have a lot of curiosity and energy. You are motivated by working in routine-based tasks with a high pace. This is since routine and structure will be a big part of both positions within Customs. You will work closely with, both internal and external, stakeholders. Your willingness to learn and adapt to new circumstances and challenges is a key feature!
We believe that you have/are:
- Started your university education in the field of customs and import operations, logistics and/or supply chain
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Fluent in English, both written and orally
- Valid work permit in Sweden
Additional information
Please note the two positions are based in Älmhult, Sweden (No Relocation Support for this position).?Last day of application is February 14, 2025, and we will start interviewing continuously.?Please send your application in English and note that we do not accept applications by email.
For both positions, Customs Specialist and Customs Documentation Administrator (total 10 Vacancies),?we have business need from Monday-Friday and have working hours between 7-16. All working hours take place in the office.
We expect you to be available during the entire summer period (June-August).
If you would like to know more about the two positions please contact, Supervisor Filip Svensson (Customs Documentation Administrator) [email protected]?or Philip Jensen (Customs Specialist) [email protected] . If you would like to know more about the recruitment process please contact Femina Ladhani Karlsson (People & Culture Specialist) [email protected]?or Olivia Swärd (People & Culture Specialist) [email protected]
We look forward receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
Are you ready to touch lives and living rooms all over the world? IKEA is looking for summer co-workers within Food Logistic Services who aren’t afraid to think outside the box. Working with us is all about adding value, playfully challenging everything, and finding new ways to improve lives.
At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We like to break things (like rules) and make things (like planet-friendly?plant balls). We dare to try, and we dare to fail.?And above all else, we are driven by our shared vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people. If our culture speaks to your heart, we would love to hear from you!
Curios to know who we are? Category Food Logistics Services is a part of Supply Chain Operations (SCO). With our 700 co-workers, we connect our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. We are, of course, also passionate about food! We source, procure, and operate cold chain transportation, warehousing, and logistics services for IKEA Food.
Job Description
Within Food Logistic Services we have two exciting openings – Food Demand Coordinator, Delivery Planner. Below you find a short job description about the positions.
Food Demand Coordinator
As a Food Demand Coordinator you will support IKEA retailers through a variety of operational tasks, distributed in selected markets. In the role, you will coordinate both internal/external contacts within Supply Operations and support our Retail partners. You will work close with Business Area Food in IKEA Range & Supply and Supply Chain partners to secure product availability for our customers by taking operational responsibility for inbound and outbound flows in selected markets. You will be part of operational team and be first point of contact for Retail partners in product availability, capacity constraints and Food Supply chain operations (execution part).
You will gain experience in Food Logistics Operations via order management process, working with products phase in / phase out, calculate the plan for all discontinued range, securing operational launch of new products; as well as being responsible and executing shelf life management via analyzing and evaluating data in order to identify the risks in Distribution Centers and take actions to secure highest optimum availability at lowest cost for IKEA Retailers. You will also support commercial activities as well as expansion initiatives.
Delivery Planner
As a Delivery Planner you are responsible to secure product availability to our customers at the lowest total landed cost by the consolidation of orders into shipments. You will ensure total logistical operational performance from end-to-end perspective by planning and booking optimal transport solutions under the consideration of IKEA supply chain stakeholder preconditions. In addition to this you will monitor your ongoing cases, investigate, and solve claim issues.
Qualifications
Are you the one we are looking for??During the summer you will work in an international, fast-changing and exciting environment. We really value a service-minded person with strong communication skills. We see that you have a lot of curiosity and energy. You will work closely with, both internal and external, stakeholders. Your willingness to learn and adapt to new circumstances and challenges is a key feature!
We believe that you have/are:
- Started your university education in the field of logistics and/or supply chain
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Fluent in English, both written and orally
- Valid work permit in Sweden
Additional information
Please note the two positions are based in Älmhult, Sweden (No Relocation Support for this position).?Last day of application is February 16, 2025 and we will be interviewing continuously.?Please send your application in English and note that we do not accept applications by email.
For both positions, Food Demand Coordinator (6 Vacancies) and Delivery Planner (6 Vacancies),?we have business need from Monday-Friday and have working hours between 08.00 to 17.00.
We expect you to be available during the entire summer period.
If you would like to know more about the?Food Demand Coordinator/Delivery Planner positions please contact, Supervisor Mats Persson [email protected]?and Artemiy Petrov at [email protected]. If you would like to know more about the recruitment process please contact Femina Ladhani Karlsson (People & Culture Specialist) [email protected]?or Olivia Swärd (People & Culture Specialist) [email protected]
We look forward receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
Are you ready to touch lives and living rooms all over the world? IKEA is looking for summer co-workers within Purchasing Development as a Supply Planner, who aren’t afraid to think outside the box. Working with us is all about adding value, playfully challenging everything, and finding new ways to improve lives.
At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We like to break things (like rules) and make things (like planet-friendly?plant balls). We dare to try, and we dare to fail.?And above all else, we are driven by our shared vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people. If our culture speaks to your heart, we would love to hear from you!
Curios to know who we are? IKEA Food develops and provides the food sold and served in all IKEA Restaurants, Bistro´s, Swedish Food Markets and the IKEA co-worker restaurants. IKEA Food has over 400 restaurants in 53 markets and every year 650 million guests are enjoying the IKEA Food.
IKEA Food is part of Purchasing Development. Our mission is to develop business with suppliers in order to deliver IKEA Home Furnishing and Food products to our stores located around the world. The goal is to meet the price, quality and quantity expectations of our customers.?IKEA Food are working with suppliers globally and have offices in King of Prussia USA, Älmhult Sweden, Dortmund Germany, Warsaw Poland, Milan Italy and Shanghai China.
Job Description
As a Supply Planner you will continuously follow-up, analyze and take action to improve supplier delivery performance, monitor supplier operational capacities and ensure goods are shipped in time from suppliers. You will also work to secure correct availability information, being connected with other supply chain planning functions within IKEA making sure all stakeholders are updated. You will be essential part of IKEA supply chain to secure, that we deliver our products having customer and total cost on mind.
Qualifications
Are you the one we are looking for??During the summer you will work in an international, fast-changing and exciting environment. We really value a service-minded person with strong communication skills. We see that you have a lot of curiosity and energy. You are motivated by working in routine-based tasks with a high pace. You will work closely with, both internal and external, stakeholders. Your willingness to learn and adapt to new circumstances and challenges is a key feature!
We believe that you have/are:
- Started your university education in the field of logistics and/or supply chain
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Fluent in English, both written and orally
- Valid work permit in Sweden
Additional information
Please note we have three vacancies as Supply Planner and they are based in Älmhult, Sweden (No Relocation Support for these positions).?Last day of application is February 16, 2025 and we will be interviewing continuously.?Please send your application in English and note that we do not accept applications by email.
For this position as Supply Planner, we have we have business need from Monday-Friday and have working hours between 08.00 to 17.00.
We expect you to be available during the entire summer period.
If you would like to know more about the?Supply Planner position please contact, Hiring managers Diogo Seco [email protected] and Mattias Ellerth at [email protected] . If you would like to know more about the recruitment process please contact Femina Ladhani Karlsson (People & Culture Specialist) [email protected]?or Olivia Swärd (People & Culture Specialist) [email protected]
We look forward receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
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 Supply and the Supply Chain Development organization. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.
Supply Chain Development is going into the next phase of a great journey. By gathering the end-to-end supply chain development agenda into one organization, embedding process, development and management of digital solutions into the business, we create the best preconditions for meeting the future with the right competences and business capabilities. By this we will also create the preconditions to a world class supply chain that enable IKEA to efficiently respond to the ever-changing customer needs.
The SCD function includes four development areas: Procurement, Planning, Logistics & Fulfilment, and Intralogistics. Additionally, SCD has three assignments to lead and keep together the overarching development in the field of Digital technology, Development & Innovation Networks around Logistics & Fulfilment, and Business Process Management “End to end goods flow”. Three support functions will be key to support the whole organization: People & Culture, Communication and Business Navigation. Our mission is to design & secure the preconditions for a world class supply chain, run and improve everyday solutions, keep together, and optimize the development and innovation agenda.
Supply Chain Development area Procurement
In SCD Procurement we develop and embed processes and solutions to support throughout the whole life cycle partnership with a supplier, from potential cooperation to the end of joint business. This comprises all major activities such as sourcing, price management, durability, quality, and sustainability. Our support within Procurement Capability covering processes, digital tools and adaptation to legal compliance as well as our own rules and regulations, is directed to all IKEA supply units.

Job Description


As Business Analyst within Supply Chain Development, you will be responsible for clarifying business needs, requirements management and solution evaluation and will support high level solution design, validation, and configuration management. You will also support deployment and running operations.


Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
• Identifying potential improvements: to elicit, analyze, challenge and document all business needs
• Assuring quality and traceability of stakeholder needs and business requirements
• Supporting business architect in creation of business blueprint and managing dependencies relating to processes, information and solutions
• Setting up a business analysis approach with the project management team and solution owner
• Evaluating business and IT dependencies on process and solution improvements
Qualifications


We are looking for a person with excellent analytical skills and good knowledge of the business context. Also, you have very good listening and communication skills, and you can describe complex information in a structured way. You see the big picture and can work with it and in small details. We believe you and enjoy the opportunity to work with various product and projects over time and are curious and motivated to learn and develop yourself.


More specifically, we wish that you have:
• Knowledge and experience in or good understanding of business analysis and modelling, requirements management process.
• An ability to elicit, find patterns, and see new opportunities and possibilities in an analytical and very structured manner
• Ability to lead with a business mind-set, challenge stakeholders and determine what is relevant
• A quality focus to all solution management activities
• An ability to address process/technology challenges creatively and pragmatically
• Basic knowledge of different delivery methods and software lifecycle management
• Understanding of test methods and tools with focus on acceptance testing.
Additional information


Please note, for this position it is possible to be located in Älmhult, Sweden.
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English.


Please note that we handle applications and we will interview on a continuous basis, so if you are interested apply as soon as possible and the latest 13 February, 2025.
If you have questions about the position please contact recruiting Sanna Norlander [email protected] +46 708318467. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist Olivia Swärd at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description
We are building a better IKEA where we lead the business and create growth in a simplified and better way, based on our culture, values and with customers and people in focus.
We are now looking to recruit a Category Manager to join our exciting journey in Category Area Electronics & Home Accessories!
Job Description
In Candles & Chemicals Category, we work close with our suppliers that is spread over 9 countries with common plans and goals in order to optimize our value chain, resulting in better products at lower costs.
Based in IKEA of Sweden, Älmhult, you will develop and implement the global Candles & Chemicals Business plan. We’re looking for a strong businessperson to lead the Candles & Chemicals Category on all levels: strategic, tactical and operational.
Together with your Category Management team, you will be leading business and people by securing competent and high-performing teams and leaders. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Category Business Plan, in line with the Home Furnishing business needs.
You will also have an active role in the Management Team for the Category Area. You will report to the Category Area Manager, and together with other Category Managers and Business Partners, you will contribute to the overall development of our business and organization.
The IKEA Direction is in many ways a “people’s movement” and it will be realized through people. We, together, can move IKEA in this new direction. We will learn how to co-create this new world of IKEA by being more innovative, digital and connected. As we deliver to the IKEA direction, we consciously nurture curiosity, enthusiasm and willpower.
If you are the right person for this position, we can offer you an assignment in a global organization with great development potential, where your ideas are heard and where the goal always is “to create a better everyday life for the many people”!
Reports to: Category Area Manager
Number of category coworkers: 20 located in China & Poland.
Qualifications
You set ambitious goals and are accountable for reaching them. You act with speed on deviations and focus on what really matters to our customers.
With knowledge and experience in the field of purchasing, you have a strong capability to identify and capture business opportunities and deliver excellent results. You can easily combine working on a strategic level with acting on a tactical/ operational one. You come with good track record in current & previous positions. You are known for your innovative ideas and your ability to implement them throughout the supply chain. You lead by example and have the ability to bring out the best in your team and the different partners and organizations you collaborate with. You identify very much with the IKEA values and enjoy creating an environment where our values are a strong and living reality.
You enjoy developing your business through developing people and are passionate to support and work close with your team to deliver results. As a leader you are emotionally intelligent, meaning you are able to reflect, have self-awareness and an understanding of people dynamics, very well.
As Category Manager, you will be responsible for;
• Developing and leading the implementation of the Category plan.
• Securing performance of the category through development of current and future supplier base.
• Through IKEA way of doing business secure right pre-conditions for a professional long-term business development with our partners based on a shared business model, trust and transparency.
• Leading the deployment of new materials and new production techniques.
• Lead and develop the Category Management Team and be an active member of CA management team.
• Establish and manage the cost budget; Continuously use resources in an optimal way to secure business goals
• Recruitment, development, performance management, retention and succession plans for co-workers directly in your team
• Driving Leadership and Competence agenda: Identify gaps and needs, and build leadership and competence plans to meet the short and long term business needs
• Contribute to identify and act upon cross-category synergies & opportunities within category area and across categories in Purchasing Development.
• Ensure product and supplier compliance and implementation of global quality and engineering working methods and IT systems
Additional information
Please send us your application – CV and letter of motivation in English latest application is 9th February 2025.
If you have any question regarding positions please contact the hiring manager Jens Karlsson [email protected]
If you have any question regarding the recruitment process please contact People & Culture Leader Malin Olin [email protected]
In the selection process, we consider candidates from IKEA as a priority. Visa mindre

Company Description
Join IKEA global Food purchasing business!
We are now looking for a Business Development?Manager for?the Food Category.
You will be part of the global Category Management team for Plant based food products and lead part of the food purchasing?business and people in?south?Europe.
Category Area Food together with internal and external partners, provides the food sold and served in all IKEA Restaurants, Bistro´s, Swedish Food Markets which 500 million guests are enjoying in globally. In Category Area Food, we lead and execute the global purchasing agenda, material direction, responsible sourcing and the quality compliance agenda for the food range in IKEA. Today we are over 180 colleagues who work globally while being located across Europe, North America, Asia and other regions to be close to our supplier partners.
We onboard our suppliers as partners with whom we create long-term relationships. We want them to grow with us and contribute to deliver on healthier and more affordable and sustainable food to the many. All parts of IKEA democratic design are important when developing and supplying our products. IKEA is filled with curious and passionate people getting energy from influencing, interacting, and working together with others, to deliver great business results.
Job Description
As Business Development Manager you act as an ambassador of IKEA values. You have a strong focus on both people development and business development, and constantly on the look-out to?improve.
Responsibility
Develop supplier partnerships and our supplier landscape to a new dimension to meet the needs of the many people today and in the future
Set business direction with clear Action Plans to improve, develop business and supplier performance and deliver to the Category Plans
Optimize end to end value chain creating better products at lower total costs to reach more of the many customers
Responsible to implement and secure compliance to relevant working methods and industry regulations
Responsible to establish cost budget and continuously secure that resources are used in an optimal way to support business goals
Always act as One IKEA along all our core processes together with relevant functions and people
As part of the Category Management Team, actively contribute to the development of the Category Plans and future strategy
Lead a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds; inspire, empower and support the team and co-workers to perform to the best of their abilities and continuously develop in their assignments
Lead the competence?agenda for your business team; including recruitment, development, performance management and succession plans for co-workers in your team
Motivate, inspire, mentor?and coach your team
Securing the preconditions for your team to succeed in your business environment
Lead in the way that IKEA culture and values are an everyday reality. Acts as role model for collaboration, togetherness and change management, as well as Fact-based Business leadership

Qualifications
To be successful in this role we see that you:
Come with great track record in leadership and?strong?business development. You lead by example and can bring out the best in your team and the people you encounter
Lead on an operational,?as well as strategic?level, always keeping the holistic view in mind
Have the ability to develop and build strong partnerships
Have high energy?to build trust to?reach common?goals and?are on?a?constant look out for?improvements.
Change enabler, willing to find better ways and challenging status quo
You have good ability to lead through others, embracing simplicity, common sense and, above all, a “get-it-done” attitude.
You are an excellent communicator who inspire others and express yourself clearly. Are fluent in written and spoken English and are comfortable in visualize, presenting and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
You love the unknown, navigating in a fast-changing environment being open to doing things differently

Additional information
Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English latest 11th of February 2025. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously so do send in you application soon as possible
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Category Manager Gustaf Karlsson at [email protected] .
If you have questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact People & Culture Recruiter Femina Karlsson at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description
The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that your values are more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.
Welcome to Category Area Wood, the home to four wood related categories. With around 200+ co-workers and 150 suppliers across the world, we create a strong wood supply chain for more sustainable and affordable IKEA products for the many.
Wood is an essential material and important part of the IKEA heritage. We can proudly say that around 60% of our sales in IKEA are connected to wood-based products. In Category Area Wood, we procure and source wood-based articles that our many customers enjoy amongst which are iconic IKEA families such as BILLY, PAX, IVAR, KALLAX, POÄNG and our kitchen ranges.
Our culture is entrepreneurial and based on trust. We have the space to lead, explore and learn from mistakes.
Are you ready to be part of a journey towards affordable sustainability for our customers?
Job Description
Pigment & Veneer and Solid Wood Category are looking for a business-minded strong entrepreneurial leader who gets energy by developing business through people.
About the role
Being a Business Development Manager at IKEA means several things. As a part of the Category Management Team, you will actively contribute to the development of the Category Business Plan, securing business results and developing people as well as continuously explore new business opportunities in your area of responsibility.
Do you want to lead, inspire and empower a team to perform to the best of their abilities and continuously develop in their assignments responsible for developing one of IKEA’s most important businesses? We are looking for a Business Development Manager to our Pigment & Veneer/ Solid Wood team in Älmhult that will be part of developing the future of Wood furniture in IKEA.
In this role, you will:
Be Business development manager for two of our categories; Pigment & Venner and Solid Wood.
Lead a team of 11 people located in Älmhult with diverse backgrounds; inspire, empower and support the team to perform to the best
Develop our high performing and diverse supplier base to meet the needs of the many people today and in the future.
Responsible for new business opportunities – suppliers, setups, supply chains, materials etc.
Set business direction in line with category strategy, clear Action Plan to improve, develop business and supplier performance, according to goals
Lead in the way that IKEA culture and values are an everyday reality. Acts as role model for collaboration, togetherness, change management and Fact-based Business leadership
Responsible to implement and secure compliance to relevant working methods and industry regulations
Responsible to establish cost budget and continuously secure that resources are used in an optimal way to support business goals
As part of the Category Management Team, actively contribute to the development of the Category Plans and future strategy.

Qualifications
You are a senior business leader who loves to ask “why…” and “what if..” and you are passionate about developing business and people. You have proven experience leading teams and a great track record of delivering great business results through the people you work with. You easily build trust and partnerships to reach common goals across borders and functions.
You have a strong foundation in living and sharing the IKEA culture and values. You bring a high energy and a positive, solution-oriented approach to your role as Business Development Manager. You are comfortable anticipating and leading change and very comfortable working in a remote environment.
Words from current Manager
"I am leading a fantastic group of people with different backgrounds, competences, and experiences. It’s a very diverse team, with 6 different nationalities. Even though the team works in 2 different categories, they work very closely together and genuinely care for and support each other — something I´m very proud of. Motivation is high and so is the working tempo. We have a lot of exciting plans ahead of us, with strong goals to grow the business. Many of the team members not only develop our supplier base in Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Portugal, but also take on global assignments, contributing to the overall Category Area strategy.”
Pigment & Veneer / Solid Wood are two fantastic categories that truly leads business through people and where people have the possibility to grow and shine!
Here you have a unique opportunity to be part of two professional, strong, and fun management teams where you will be listened to and have the possibility to make an impact and deliver to the overall categories business and people plan.
Additional information
This position is in Älmhult, Sweden.
Does this fit in with your previous experience and ambitions for the future? Then we look forward receiving your application in English at the latest on?February 4th 2025!
We will be interviewing continuously so please send in your application as soon as possible.
For more information about the role, please contact Category Manager Pigment & Veneer, Anna Henningsson at [email protected].
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist, Femina Karlsson at [email protected]
IKEA Range & Supply has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply IKEA stores with home furnishing solutions available to the many people. Each year IKEA Range & Supply introduce 2,000 new products in the IKEA stores. The total range is almost 10,000 products. Visa mindre

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Company Description


At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think, differently. Act, differently. And work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plant balls that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home.
Want to help make this happen? Join our global Purchasing Development business! It is filled with curious and passionate people, that get energy from influencing, interacting, and working together to deliver great business results. Does it sound like your kind of people?
Who we are in Category Area Indirect Procurement
Indirect Procurement organisation (Category Area Indirect Procurement) is part of Purchasing Development and has received the task to operate across the Inter IKEA Group companies, between all three core businesses (Franchise / Supply /Range). Our ambition is to secure the best possible prerequisites for Inter IKEA Group to handle the new world, at the same time fulfilling the future needs of partnership and supplier innovations within Digital, Professional Services, Facility Management and Machinery & Energy.
Category description
The Category Machinery & Energy has ~1 000 suppliers delivering business critical production equipment and renewable electricity to our stakeholders. Together with engineering teams, we procure different types of machinery to run production processes like: board production, sawmill, surface treatment, wood formatting, packaging system, logistic equipment and automation of production. The sites we supply, as well as our supplier base, has an international scope with the point of gravity in Europe.
Standardization and automation are vital to create cost excellence in operations and processes. As a low-cost company, we need to keep investing to simplify, automate and standardize what we do. By accelerating the development of scalable solutions, we can boost our business model where larger volumes leads to lower cost, which in turn leads to even better products at lower prices.
Job Description


THE ASSIGNMENT
As a Business Developer, you will be the main point of entry for our internal stakeholders and the suppliers globally. Your assignment is to secure precondition for long term business development through establishing the future supplier landscape and total cost of ownership approach. You will lead suppliers from various categories: logistic equipment, fork lifts, packaging providers and production machine suppliers.
This role delivers through Action planning excellent performance in running operations and in building professional long-term business development.
The Business Developer identifies and acts on new purchasing possibilities in order to secure an optimal sourcing set-up
Act upon fast pace changing and demanding environment.

You also can expect to:
Develop partnership with internal stakeholders – engage and collaborate with the internal stakeholders on the tactical / strategical tasks, adding value by having IKEA holistic approach.
Develop and manage partnership with suppliers – You develop and manage the supplier base. Together with the suppliers, you create, implement, and follow-up the action plans, having in mind the compliance, sustainability and total cost approach.
Develop entrepreneurial approach - You have the courage to question existing solutions and think in unconventional ways. To move forward, you will collaborate with the many and navigate in the unknown.


Qualifications


To succeed in this role:
Passion for business and the end-goal – Both will come in handy when negotiating with suppliers, where you are to be strict but fair. A solution-oriented person, concentrating on developing the business and problem solving in the daily operations.
The art of dealing with people – empathy and great communication skills to coordinate within your network.
Change management skills - Act upon fast pace changing and demanding environment.
Analytical skills - working with numbers, negotiating prices, or setting priorities for your work, in a usually high paced and demanding environment.
You know economics and finance – Understanding of company financials: cash flow, P&L, income statements and cost breakdowns.
An interest in area of expertise and discovering the latest technologies and trends.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken. You are comfortable in presenting and engaging with people in different business constellations.


Additional information


Does this sound like you? Why not Apply?
This position will be based in Warsaw in Poland or Älmhult in Sweden . Travelling is a part of the assignment. The selection process will take place continuously, so please send in your application in English as soon as possible but latest 03.02.2025
Please note that we don’t accept application through email.
If you have questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Micha? Wo?ny at [email protected]. Visa mindre

Company Description


About us
Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for many people. You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is "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


About the job
The Intelligence Automation Centre of Excellence has the assignment to create value by providing automation solutions and simplify the life of our IKEA co-worker, working hand in hand with the business and product teams.
This role includes essential duties and responsibilities:
Technology Leadership and Strategy:
Provide expertise and strategic direction in leveraging UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform for automation solutions.
Lead initiatives aimed at integrating advanced automation technologies and stay current with latest technology trends in these platforms.
Solution Architecture and Framework:
Evaluate automation solutions to identify the best fit for optimizing business processes using UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform.
Architect scalable and robust automation solutions, ensuring they are aligned with organizational objectives.
Develop frameworks for solution delivery, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability across all automation projects
Development and Best Practices:
Develop and promote best practices for automation solutions, focusing on chatbots, test automation, and other advanced technologies.
Drive the creation of reusable components and provide technical guidance and support for development teams.
Mentor development teams on best practices and advanced technical concepts to ensure high-quality solutions.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders across business units, including leaders, teams, and third-party vendors.
Act as a liaison to facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in automation projects.

In this role you will report to our Intelligent Automation Service Area manager in Data & Technology at IKEA Supply.
Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board!
Qualifications


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 company 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 in IKEA Supply; therefore, we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception.
To be successful in this role, we believe you MUST have:
Experience:
Minimum 7+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years focused on Microsoft Power Platform and UiPath platforms.
Proven leadership in deploying automation solutions with a focus on UiPath and Power Platform, though experience with AI-driven automation solutions is also valuable.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in UiPath (RPA, Document Understanding, Test Automation) and Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
Strong expertise in automation technologies, particularly in Conversational Automation (Chatbots) and Test Automation, with a principal focus on cognitive automation technologies.
Expertise in software development life cycle phases including design, configuration, testing, debugging, and implementation.
Experience working with programming languages (C# preferred), Python and a good understanding of development concepts and supporting tools such as Git, Visual Studio, Jira, and working with REST APIs.
Experience with Azure cloud is a plus.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven track record of delivering large-scale automation projects.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Certifications: Relevant
Relevant Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert or Azure AI certifications would be advantageous
UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer/ UiPath RPA Associate Certification.

You should also be able to make advanced technical solutions understood and embraced by both technical and non-technical co-workers.
Additional information


We offer you a position in a fast paced, truly global environment where development and constantly being on the way is in focus! And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow together with us in an international network with future oriented projects and technical innovations. At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us!
The position is based in Malmö (Sweden) and will require travelling.
Submit your application online and in English via our recruitment system SmartRecruiters (please note that applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted) latest on the 21st February 2025. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process or about the role, please send a message to our recruiting team via SmartRecruiters and we will come back to you.
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon! Visa mindre

IKEA Purchasing Development is part of IKEA Supply and responsible to secure that the product offer is produced. We lead a global supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas and different business units. Following the Supply Strategy, we combine leading with lowest cost, design for responsiveness and to rethink resources into tactical and operational plans.
Category Area Food is one of the most recently established category areas in Purchasing Development, being in a transformation & build-up journey taking over purchasing of Food from the IKEA retail organization. The objective is to optimize the business model for best quality, low price and availability. The transformation & build-up entails a combination of establishing new capabilities along with driving efficiency for a strong business performance with fact-based analysis and planning as a foundation.
In Business Navigation we lead and develop business performance management capabilities, as an enabler and close partner to the business stakeholders. Beside the foundation of a navigation assignment, we together with our business stakeholders proactively plan for the best outcome and do continuous follow-up of the strategic agenda.
We are now looking for a new Business Navigator to join our exciting Food journey. In the role you will report to Tobias Christensen, Business Navigation Manager.
Job Description
As Business Navigator you will lead and be an enabler for business performance management framework for CA Food and the translation of business plans into goals, steering towards a balanced totality. As well as secure relevant performance reporting and follow-up, lead fact-based decision making and actively work to increase the overall business performance understanding. We want business navigation to be seen as an enabler for the business by collaborate close to the business teams, making data available and visualized, create analyses, recommendations and conclusions by providing insights that makes impacts of the business.
Together with other Business Navigation colleagues you will lead and contribute to assignment/projects in a global context.
In your role you will also
· Being responsible for communicate and visualize business results, action plan result, goal achievement and deviations in a structured, clear and simple way.
· Enable business performance development by create analyses, recommendations and providing insights
· Have a holistic view and working integrated with our business teams (CM/BDM’s) and stakeholders (IFSAG, RA Food etc) across the globe in a collaborative way
· Responsible for developing, establishing and improving our digital tools and processes in CA Food and acting as gatekeeper ensuring order and structure.
· Act as a strong enabler with high motivation with a challenging approach, sharing your opinions that will cater for development of the business.
· Together with your team colleagues create the future plan (Roadmap) for business navigation in CA Food.
Qualifications
We are looking for a self-driven person that has a strong and high motivation and enjoy working with a challenging approach, enjoy collaborate and build strong partnerships across functions, keeping the IKEA values with you at all times. You have a holistic view and can easily translating data into defined business objectives & insights and together with others, get things done! There is a strong analytical skillset together with a business understanding. You have an easy way of communicating and the ability to translate complex matters into something understandable and inspirational for others.
We highly value entrepreneurial spirit and mindset of simplicity, encouraging team members to think outside the box, propose innovative solutions, and drive initiatives that can lead to business growth and efficiency improvements.

You have knowledge and experience within the following areas:
· Good business understanding & work experience
· Education in business, finance, analytics or similar
· Experience in leading and developing business and people in large international organizations
· Beneficial to have knowledge/experience from Food industry
· High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office package, especially Excel, as well as experience from using Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI
· You are fluent in written and verbal English.
Additional information
Position will be based in Älmhult.
For more information about the role, please contact Business Navigation Manager, Tobias Christensen at [email protected]
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Generalist Katarina Olofsson at [email protected].
Please send us your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English by Jan 27, 2025, at the latest.
Welcome with your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe in discovering and developing the talent in each of us. We invest in your passions and encourage you to grow with them. Come and see things a little differently with us!
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – our customers, co-workers, and suppliers. 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.
The Supply Area assignment is all about enabling business, developing people and relations, and securing compliance. Supply Areas are places where co-workers and business partners connect to share, add value, and collaborate cross functional borders.?We have 7 Supply Areas in IKEA Supply around the world, and we operate in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.
We are now looking for a Risk & Safety Leader
Job Description
In the role as Risk & Safety Leader, you will lead the Risk & Safety agenda for Supply Area areas with extra focus on IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB.
Your main responsibilities as Risk & Safety Leader are:
Support in defining, implementing, and maintaining Steering Documents and tools.
Maintain an understanding of the different Supply Areas and how they work as well as the risks, controls, industry standards, and best practices to effectively maintain a risk management and Safety & Security framework that is appropriate, implementable, scalable, and relevant.
Address and align regulatory and legal/compliance safety and security requirements regarding risk management governance, policies, standards, methods, and reporting.
Work with other specialists in the area of Safety and Security, Supply Chain Security, Ethics and Integrity Compliance, Information Security & Data privacy, Internal Audit and Reporting and Systems.
Lead and develop agenda for Supply Area Risk & Compliance and Safety & Security Networks and facilitate and coordinate R&C activities across Supply Areas according to year cycle.
Support with competence development and succession planning across area of responsibility.

Qualifications
Understanding of the IKEA core business processes and IKEA Culture and values
Understanding of IKEA governance structure and steering documents
Knowledge of relevant health, safety and security policies, standards rules, manuals, tools and working methods within Inter IKEA relevant to the markets
Understanding of risk management and safety and security regulations
Strong leadership skills

To be successful in this role we see that you have experience from leading in a global environment and we are looking for a person with great stakeholder management and facilitation skills. You have a strong desire to move our Risk & Safety agenda forward.
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Additional information
The position is located in Älmhult, Sweden.
We have a preferred candidate for the position.
Apply as soon possible but no later than 2nd of January, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application in English.
For more information about the position, please contact hiring manager Emma Keith at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description
Supply Chain Operations organization with its ~ 800 co-workers connects our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. We deliver excellent transport and logistic solutions today, tomorrow and over time by optimizing replenishment solutions, defining physical goods flow capacity needs, managing the goods flow, sourcing & developing transport & logistics capacities and leading & securing supply quality.
Do you have a passion for developing business? Do you like handling different types of challenges and topics at the same time with various stakeholders both internal and external in a fast-pacing environment? Then this position might be something for you!
Job Description
In Category Food Logistics Services, we source, procure, and operate cold chain transportation, warehousing and logistics services for IKEA Food. To support our growing business development agenda, we are currently looking for a Business Developer to join our team in Älmhult, Sweden.
As Business Developer you will be responsible to build, manage and develop a high performing base of external service providers, meeting the needs of business and our customers today and in the future. Our wished position is together with our stakeholders we store, handle, and deliver IKEA Food products with an integrated, automated, and world-class supply chain that safely reaches the many people at the right time. With resilience and responsiveness, we deliver to the lowest cost, highest quality and with a positive impact on people and planet.
If you love the idea of joining a new business in Inter-IKEA, you are not afraid to venture in the unknown and are motivated by co-creation and collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, then we would love to get to know you!
Your focus will be to:
Have responsibility for the total business of a defined market with several service providers
Continuously develop service providers to secure long term capacity needs and customer availability
Be responsible for minimizing the prices and contributing to lower cost for several service providers
Increase and secure the performance level, fulfilling the IKEA demands
Establish and secure the fulfilment of the agreements
Be business responsible for pre-defined market(s)
Secure co-operation with Supply Partners to optimize results
Take the role as IKEA ambassador when communicating with external parties.


Qualifications
About you
We are looking for you with experience from working with business development. Experience from other parts of the supply chain is valuable as well as a good knowledge and understanding of the logistics industry.
You will work in an international environment and English will be the official language for daily business communication and any other language skills will be a plus point to support the various markets we are taking care.
You have a university degree in Logistics, Economics or business administration or equivalent work experience.
We want you to be business minded, able to analyze the market, challenge cost structure and be comfortable negotiating with stakeholders.
You have good knowledge of the Supply Chain, able to take decisions, find synergies, optimize the network, and spot business opportunities.
You work in midterm perspective to deliver the goals, but also able to conceptualize and build/deliver long term plans.
You will be part of a team and working together to deliver result but also able to work independently.
We place emphasis on your personal skills; to be successful in the role it is very important that your communicative and social skills are excellent.
You also have the ability to create, maintain and develop business relations.?In return IKEA offers you a challenging position with great development possibilities.
You will work in an environment where your ideas are heard, where there is an opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.
IKEA offers down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles.

You are also sharing our values and want to take responsibility for making these values a living reality in our everyday life.
Additional information
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and cover letter in English before the 7th of January 2025, we do not accept applications via email. Please note that many of us will be on vacation during the holidays so we might be a bit slow with answering your emails.
For information about the position, please contact Business Development Manager, Shirley Zhang at [email protected]
For information about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Recruiter Samuel Karlsson at [email protected]
We look forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
Do you want to lead the logistics agenda for a Purchasing Development Category Area in a global environment?
Do you find energy in contributing to value chain development with a total cost approach?
If yes, this might be the perfect challenge for you! At Purchasing Development we develop and make the IKEA range available to stores and customers all over the world.
Category Area Metals, Plastics and Floatglas is responsible for purchasing at lowest cost and right quality from 250 Suppliers mainly in metals and plastics often referred to as durable low cost carriers. The Category Area delivers over 40 % of all IKEA BTI products. The Supplier base is global, and our teams are located in 7 countries around the world.
Join us in our journey to develop and deliver the right products covering customer needs in the kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, office, as well as living with children and enjoying the outdoors!
Job Description
As Category Area Logistics Manager you work with securing the supplier capacity planning process and delivery capabilities. You are responsible for the logistic cost out and digital developments needed to ensure the above. In close cooperation with the Category Management Team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of Category Plans, setting logistics priorities and building alignment with other partners in the supply chain to develop the value chain. You work together with Category Managers and business development teams in your area of responsibility, you support them in developing and implementing the actions plans that have been agreed with suppliers. You will be a member of Category Area Management team. In this role you will report to Category Area Manager Maria Blixt.
You are the manager of the Category Logistic Leaders.
More in detail the assignment consists of:
Responsibility for the Supplier Capacity process in the Category Area and responsible to develop and secure ways of working for capacity planning in operational and tactical horizon.
Lead, contribute and/or coordinate Supplier total logistics development activities
Managing and Leading the team of Category Logistics Leaders.
Overall Matrix responsibility for the competence agenda of the Supply planners. This means support in building competence plans to meet both short- and long-term business goals and to coach and mentor co-workers in this position.
Contribute to the total value chain development by leading logistics development initiatives, being an active part of designing and optimizing the supply chain networks for the respective categories.
Represent Purchase Development Logistics matrix in diverse global initiatives initiated by Supply Chain stakeholders.
Be a part of creation of the PD logistics direction and logistics priorities. Be the owner and leader of one of them
Ensure close cooperation between logistics matrix and other SC stakeholers, e.q. SCO functions for delivering towards common goals and priorities related to both business and people

Qualifications
With solid knowledge and experience of roles in the field of logistics in a global organization, you have a strong capability to identify and act on supplier and supply chain development opportunities and to deliver results. You are experienced of combining work on strategic, tactical and operational level and leading work towards common goals through cooperation with various stakeholders. You know that key to success is to have motivated and competent people on-board. You have in your current and previous positions proven your ability in leading and developing both business and people. You already have experience from leading other leaders and you have the ability to bring out the best in the people and organizations you encounter.
As a person
You build trust and partnership to reach common goals. You are strongly business minded, and able to foresee the consequences of one’s own and others actions and act based on high moral and ethical principles. You have a strong passion for leadership and developing both people and ways of working.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Additional information


This is a permanent position based in Älmhult, Sweden.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Per Birgander at [email protected]
If you have questions about the recruitment process please contact P&C Recruiter Femina Karlsson at [email protected]
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English latest by 23 January 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come through and may start interviews before the last application date so don’t wait to apply! Visa mindre

Company Description


At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. We like to challenge conventions and make things happen. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. Maybe you can help us?
At Supply Chain Operations, we connect our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. We lead, plan, and execute the supply of IKEA products between suppliers and retailers. We ensure customer satisfaction by securing product availability, delivering the lowest cost over time, prioritizing sustainability, and maintaining high-quality standards for all services.
We are looking for a Supply Operations Development Manager to lead one of our Supply Operation Teams in Älmhult.
Job Description


What you’ll do with us:
Lead, motivate and inspire your team, promoting a positive and growth-oriented environment while ensuring effective knowledge transfer and competence development within the team for systems, tools, and leadership.
Performance Management in Developing, implementing, and following up on action plans to achieve excellent results and constantly evaluate the here and now to secure we meet our customer needs at the lowest total cost.
Partnership Building to establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external partners to achieve common goals.
Project Leadership in various tasks, projects, and groups as needed to address business needs.
Coach and develop your team consisting of Supply Operations Developers and secure the right headcount and competence of people in the team. You will be responsible to build a diverse team with the right capabilities and competences.

Qualifications


Are you the one we’re looking for?
Supply Chain Experience: You have a university degree in logistics, economics or other relevant background and worked at least 3 years with logistics/supply chain processes
Passionate Leader: You have a strong supply chain mindset and a true passion for leading people in a dynamic environment.
Resilient and Strategic: You can define and prioritize based on business needs here and now, while maintaining a holistic view of the IKEA value chain to secure we lead and act with total IKEA in mind.
Motivated Contributor: You are motivated and believe in the impact of this role for both business and people development. This role also offers opportunities to learn about diverse aspects of Inter IKEA as you will collaborate cross business units.
Natural Leader: Leadership comes naturally to you, and you set clear objectives and goals to guide your team towards success.
Stakeholder Manager: You have experience in managing relationships and building partnerships across various business units.
Energetic and Inspiring: You bring high energy, motivation and inspiration to achieve your goals while leading through others.
Strong Communicator: You communicate clearly, simply, and in an inspiring manner.
Decisive and Holistic: You make informed decisions based on facts while always considering the bigger picture.

If you’re excited about the opportunity to lead and shape supply operations at IKEA, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s create a better everyday life for the many, together.
Additional information


Does this sound like you? Yes? Then, why not apply?
Thank you for reading this far. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English latest by 20th of December 2024. We will interview candidates continuously so don't hesitate to send your application! We do not accept applications via e-mail.
If you have any questions about the position, contact Supply Operations Manager Victor Bengtsson at [email protected], if you have questions regarding the recruitment process, contact People & Culture Specialist Samuel Karlsson at [email protected]
Looking forward to your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
You see things a little differently. So do we! At IKEA, we believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.
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.
People & Culture Center of Expertise provides a wide scope of services for all Inter IKEA Group companies in Sweden to secure a seamless co-workers experience in areas such as Labor Law, Total Rewards, Payroll, Mobility, Work environment.
This position is based in Supply Area North?which is a part of IKEA Supply and is responsible for different business units across the IKEA value chain.



Job Description
If you are the right person for this position, we can offer you an assignment in a global organization 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.
As Specialist for HR operations you will work in a team with close colleagues and cooperation with stakeholders. You will lead all activities associated with resolving inquiries within the People & Culture operations scope of Inter IKEA Marketing & Communication, including setting up processes, resolving tasks, creating a monthly workflow. This role includes a development part as well, looking into the ways of working today and preparing for tomorrow.
This scope includes:
· Manage the administration of a wide range of operational tasks in different People & Culture processes and HR management systems (Workday & ServiceNow).
· Maintain HR systems, keeping them up-to-date with latest co-worker employment information, time-keeping/absence reports and salary changes, following the monthly payroll calendar and in collaboration with our Payroll service provider and other system suppliers.
· Secure operational success in compliance with labor laws, regulations & internal policies and taking actions in case of deviations.
· Co-ordinate and administrate various tasks in areas such as generation of documents, reports, certificates and archiving.
· Responsible for providing a broad range end-to-end P&C administrative services covering all aspects of the employer life cycle – from recruitment to exit.
· Give support to co-workers, managers and People & Culture colleagues in a wide range of People & Culture related topics.
· Continuously work with improvements of internal systems, digital solutions, processes and ways of working.
· Act as a cultural role model in ways that demonstrate the IKEA values.
· Act as an Project Leader to develop the future ways of working
Qualifications
Does this sound like the right challenge for you? To be successful in this role we believe you are result-oriented with high energy and have a self-driven way of working to deliver better products for the many people by working together in IKEA and with suppliers. You also have a strong foundation both living and sharing the IKEA culture and values.
To be successful in this position we believe that you have:
• Ability to explain pay slips, salary & payroll related terms to co-workers.
• Strong knowledge of Workday functionality, including employee data management, reporting
• Capability to prioritize operational tasks & support requests in a structured way.
• Communicate confidently and clearly in both Swedish and English, verbally and in writing.
• Confidently handle Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
To truly shine in this position we also believe you have excellent interpersonal skills and know how to handle a wide range of stakeholders. If you on top of this know how to organize your work in an efficient way and know the ins and out of processes, IT and accounting we would love to talk to you!

Additional information
The position is in Älmhult, Sweden and will report to the Center of Expertise Payroll and Solution Team Manager. This is a temporary position. until 1st of February 2026.
IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world leader in life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. We look forward to receiving your application in English. We do not accept applications via email.


We will interview continuously, so please send us your application online as soon as possible, but no later than the 20th of December.

If you would like to know more about the position, please reach out to hiring manager Peter Gaudig at [email protected].
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist Samuel Karlsson at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description


The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. A big mission which requires people with big passion. Come join us in this journey and let’s make the world better together!
Are you curious and passionate about contributing to the development of supply chain and people? Do you get energy from influencing, interacting, and working together with stakeholders to deliver great business results?
If so, come and join us!
At Supply Chain Operations we connect our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable and sustainable way. We lead, plan and execute the supply of IKEA products between suppliers and retailers. We contribute to customer satisfaction through securing customer perceived availability, delivering lowest cost over time, leading towards sustainability and ensuring the right quality for all services.
Job Description


We are now looking for two Team Managers (temporary assignment from 1st Feb to 31st Aug 2025 and 1st Feb 2025 to 1st Feb 2026) that will lead a team of Need Planners in taking full responsibility for Service Level, Inventory level and the stock structure in their assigned range.
As Team Manager you will, among other assignments:
Contribute to developing competences: Identify needs and build competence plans to meet the short- and long-term business needs
Lead by example, coaching and motivating your team and co-workers
Take the lead within Sales & Supply Planning and collaborate with all value chain partners to secure agreed service levels at lowest total cost
Secure and support in implementing common and new ways of working and collaborate with stakeholders within IKEA value chain

Qualifications


You are highly motivated to lead business through people; collaborate and interact with different stakeholders. Naturally so! As business in IKEA is done through people. You are a strong businessperson with a passion for supply chain planning, logistics and leading a global assignment.
You have proven experience and knowledge in:
Leading business through people by demonstrating leadership capabilities and always with IKEA values close to heart
Academic degree within supply, economic, engineering or corresponding experience
Delivering results through involvement and engagement of stakeholders
Building trust and relationships in business
Capability to inspire and create sense of togetherness, belonging and trust within a team
Clear communication and by this build trust and relationships
Strong knowledge of IKEA leadership and team dynamics
Knowledge of Sales Planning and Product development process

We offer you a position in a fast paced, truly global environment where development and constantly being on the way is in focus!
Additional information


These are two temporary assignment from 1st Feb to 31st Aug 2025 and 1st Feb 2025 to 1st Feb 2026. The positions are based in Älmhult, Sweden.


If this sounds like an environment you could enjoy working in, please send your CV and Cover Letter (in English) via our recruitment system Smart Recruiters no later than 2024-12-19.


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.


For further information about the role please contact Need Planning Manager [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process feel free to contact P&C Recruiter [email protected]. Visa mindre

Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA offer and make it more accessible for the many people. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is "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 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 company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things.

The IKEA Food business have been on a transformation journey for many years to be more integrated into the overall IKEA business, organization and Way of working. On this journey we’re doing some amazing things in IKEA Supply chain; therefore, we need amazing people to join us on our journey! To strengthen our organization in a long-term perspective, within the areas of Supply chain planning, operations, logistic and wholesale/finance, we are now looking for a business analyst.

As the Business Analyst you will work towards the Inbound process and Need & Supply planning area with:

Identifying, analyzing and challenging processes as well as solution improvements
Document functional business requirements
Support the quality assurance process by validating Test Cases and support test activities
Creating training materials and delivery of training as well as creating solution and process documentation

Qualifications


We expect you to have a solid experience in Infor M3 and good knowledge of how to work with M3 process and technical development, preferably in a large-scale business. You have a strong personal leadership, are curious and great in building relationships with end users, business stakeholders and other related product and platform teams. As a person you are appreciated for collaborative spirit and how you lead with strong focus on both process, platform and people.

To be successful in the position as Business Analys we believe that you have:

Deep knowledge in the Infor M3 and Infor OS platform as well as related programs that support the business planning processes such as Supply Chain Planning and its connection to master data, warehouse management, Shipping & Distribution and Financial management.
Also experience from different Standard- and supplementary fulfilment models and how it´s supported by M3.
Good knowledge of Processes and way of working from a large global retailer and/or Wholesaler.
Experience from integrated planning and agile Ways of working
Solid knowledge and experience in business analysis and the requirements process.
Good communication skills in both written and spoken English.


To really enjoy yourself as a business analyst we hope that you are results driven, structured and have strong analytical skills and also enjoy taking personal leadership. If you on top of this know how to coordinate, facilitate, plan and manage workshops and activities we really want to talk to you!


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
Additional information


If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Daniel Bolin, IKEA Food Digital Supply Solution Area Manager, [email protected].

This position is located in Malmö, 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 3rd of January 2025, due to the holidays it might take a bit more time for us to get back to you. We will start scanning and short listing directly.


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 Specialist Samuel Karlsson at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description


Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA offer and make it more accessible for the many people. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is "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 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 company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things.
The IKEA Food business have been on a transformation journey for many years to be more integrated into the overall IKEA business, organization and Way of working. On this journey we’re doing some amazing things in IKEA Supply chain; therefore we need some amazing people – these position is not an exception. To strengthen our organization in a long term perspective, within the areas of Supply chain planning, operations, logistic and wholesale/finance, we are now looking for and 2 solution architects.
In the role as Solution Architect you will work with:
Detailing IT functional and non-functional requirements for given business requirements
Secure that IT solutions fulfil the agreed needs by develop and review high-level design and approve the low-level design of the implementation.
Govern that the design of the solutions conforms to the overall solution architecture and in line with the overall enterprise architecture.
Contribute to definition of the stories and epics in the tertial planning of the Digital Product Area backlog.

Qualifications


We expect you to have a solid experience in Infor M3 and good knowledge of how to work with M3 process and technical development, preferably in a large-scale business. You have a strong personal leadership, are curious and great in building relationships with end users, business stakeholders and other related product and platform teams. As a person you are appreciated for collaborative spirit and how you lead with strong focus on both process, platform and people.
For all positions we believe that you are:
Structured and experienced in using models, methods and tools within analysis and design
Knowledgeable of general IT frames e.g. standards, infrastructure and platforms, frameworks, development concepts and processes.
Analytical with a mindset to solve problems and can see the big picture while focusing on details to deliver conclusions and create solutions from them
Experienced in different Standard- and Supplementary fulfilment models and know how it´s supported by the M3 programs.
Knowledgeable in processes and way of working from a large global Retailer and/or wholesaler.
Experienced in integrated planning and agile ways of working

For all positions we believe that you have deep knowledge in the Infor M3 and Infor OS platform together with its related modules that support the different business processes.
For the Solution Architects related to Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay process you need solid experience within the M3 programs for Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse management, Customer sales, Shipping & Distribution.

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
Additional information


If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Daniel Bolin, IKEA Food Digital Supply Solution Area Manager, [email protected].

This position is located in Malmö, 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 3rd of January 2025 due to the holidays it might take a bit more time for us to get back to you. We will start scanning and short listing directly.


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 Specialist Samuel Karlsson at [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description
You see things a little differently. So do we! At IKEA, we believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.
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.
Supply Chain Development (SCD) is one of the business units at IKEA Supply and we are on an exciting journey! By gathering the end-to-end supply chain development and innovation agenda into one organization, embedding management and development of processes and digital solutions into the business, we will meet the future with the right competences and business capabilities.
In Supply Chain Planning Development, the area that this position will work in, we manage and develop supply chain planning capabilities across the needed time horizons and granularity, through people, processes, data & technology. Our mission is to create the prerequisites for excellence in operations by enabling efficient and effective decision-making resulting in integrated end-to-end executable plans.
Job Description


Are you driven, curious, and eager to challenge the status quo? Passionate about improving workflows and efficiency? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your analytical skills and innovative mindset can make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a dedicated and innovative Process Developer who thrives on driving business improvements and achieving results. This role is crucial in promoting process-oriented business development and ensuring our operations align with IKEA's vision and core values. If you are passionate about analyzing, developing, and enhancing business processes, this might be the perfect role for you!
While Process Developer is your core competence, you will have the opportunity to contribute in different fields of development based on business needs. This gives you the ability to grow and learn in different domains and skills. This opportunity allows you to leverage your specific competence while growing and learning new skills across different domains to reach set goals. Join us on our mission to streamline processes and enhance productivity working in an agile set up in one of our Digital Product teams
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver as part of a digital product team with set priorities.
Promote and support a process-oriented mindset in close collaboration with business partners.
Improve, develop, and maintain process documentation according to defined framework (process maps, working methods, task descriptions, measurement specifications, learning material, etc.).
Develop, and maintain process/sub-process design and propose improvements.
Gather, understand, and analyze the business benefits of identified process improvement potentials.
Facilitate the way of working with process-oriented business development.
Lead, manage, and/or support process improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with related functions for holistic business solutions.
Ensure consistency among interconnected processes
Participate in external networks for benchmarking and enhancing knowledge.


Qualifications


We’re doing some amazing things in IKEA Supply chain; therefore, we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception.


We see that you are
Curious and Analytical: Strong analytical skills and a curious mindset to identify root causes and develop effective solutions. Self-driven and motivated by challenges, with a focus on improving current ways of working in line with IKEA’s vision and values.
Problem Solver: Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for finding innovative process improvements. Capable of addressing both operational and tactical issues with a customer-focused approach.
Team Player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the desire to be “better together” and to work effectively with diverse teams. Ability to listen to and understand the needs of the business, both in daily operations and in aligning future plans and strategies into development initiatives. Integrity and the ability to establish relationships at all levels of the organization, based on trust and a desire to learn from others as well as to share your knowledge.
Self-driven continuous Learner: Commitment to staying updated with industry trends and best practices, with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering results.
Communicator and change enabler: Strong communication skills where you should be able to make your case, be to the point and explain complex topics in an understandable way. Ability to enable change, motivate, lead (in- and directly), and inspire. You can facilitate discussions with stakeholders to reach a common view and conclusions.

and you have
Agile Mindset: Experience in agile environments and adaptability to changing priorities.
Strong problem-solving skills: capable of handling complexity and seeing both the big picture and the details. Experience in process development and improvement methods

Knowledge of IKEA’s business model, value chain, and deeper knowledge in specific processes, in Plan Supply Chain, is an advantage.
Additional information


This position is based in Älmhult, Sweden and this is a permanent position.
Please send in your application in English the latest, December 13, 2024. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, so do not delay your application.
If you have any questions about the position, please connect with hiring manager Ann-Sofie Hjalmarsson at [email protected]. If you have any questions about recruitment process, you can connect with [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description


Indirect Procurement organisation (Category Area Indirect Procurement) is part of Purchasing Development and has received the task to operate across the Inter IKEA Group companies, between all three core businesses (Retail Concept/Supply /Range). Our ambition is to secure the best possible prerequisites for Inter IKEA Group to handle the new world, at the same time fulfilling the future needs of partnership and supplier innovations within Digital, Professional Services, Facility Management and Machinery & Energy.
To take the next leap on our exciting procurement journey we are happy to announce that we are now looking for an additional Operational Procurement Specialist.
Job Description


As an Operational Procurement Specialist, you’ll be the link that connects the daily needs from the many stakeholders with the appropriate Category offer and ensure the connection towards the specific indirect Suppliers. Where call-offs from existing agreements/contracts will be part of the daily business and in the absence of existing agreements/contracts, specific sourcing activities/events will be performed. Moreover, you will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Procure – To – Order process through the managing and updating of Master Data information.
More in detail the assignment consists of:
Responsible to secure that Purchase Requests and Purchase orders are processed in a proper and timely matter according to set procedures and routines
Conduct call offs from existing agreements/contracts to meet stakeholders/requesters needs for products and services. Also including performing of specific sourcing activities where existing agreements and contracts are not enough.
Ensure transparent interaction and communication between all stakeholders and suppliers involved in the specific project.
Responsible to manage & update business, supplier, item/catalogue and/or compliance related information/documents to ensure efficient and effective Procure – To – Order process.
Secure compliance to Procure-To-Pay process and other agreed ways of working / Working methods
Contribute to better products/services and actively contribute to increase efficiency and quality
Responsible for transparent & adequate reporting of Procure – To – Pay KPI’s

Qualifications


To be successful in the Operational Procurement Specialist role we would prefer you to have
Experience and knowledge within Indirect Procurement or purchasing, preferably within Operational procurement
Experience and knowledge within Finance & business administration including agreement & contract handling
University degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Technology-based field, Business administration or related
Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English
Great in stakeholder management
Positive, decisive, and analytical
Strongly business minded, ability to see the big picture and apply different perspectives from customer to supplier perspective
Able to foresee the consequences of one’s own actions and act based on high moral and ethical principles

You will work in an environment where your ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.
Additional information


Please send us your application in English – CV and letter of motivation before the 6th of December, 2024 at the latest. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Sandra Siepelt, [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, connect with Samuel Karlsson, [email protected] Visa mindre

Company Description
You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe in discovering and developing the talent in each of us. We invest in your passions and encourage you to grow with them. Come and see things a little differently with us!
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – our customers, co-workers, and suppliers. 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 always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people".
Supply Area North is the regional home for co-workers from different Business Units and Functions within Supply. With approximately 1400 co-workers in 6 offices (Älmhult, Malmö, Dortmund, and Kaunas) it is an inspirational environment with people and business in focus.
We are now recruiting for a new opportunity as Workplace Operations Manager for IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB / Supply Area north, that will report to Emma Keith, Business Navigation Finance Administration Manager.
Job Description
In the role as?Workplace Operations Manager, you will lead the Workplace Operation agenda for Supply Area North. You will be responsible to secure a consistent, safe and inspiring workplace in the operations of the Supply Area North´s six office locations situated in Sweden, Germany and Lithuania. You will secure the execution of global frameworks and pre-conditions set by the Global Supply Workplace Operations matrix.
What about the team??You will lead a team with Workplace Operations Leaders, Workplace Operations Generalists, Business Administrators and IT Partners in three countries. You will be a member of the Legal Unit management team for IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB and be part of the Global Workplace Operations Matrix which means working in a dynamic global environment. In this assignment, you will play a key role in leading and developing competence, grounded in our IKEA culture & values, where you will motivate, inspire and develop your co-workers. You will collaborate with many stakeholders across the IKEA value-chain and by this, build strong relationships and find better ways forward – together.
This role will also include, but not be limited to:
Secure execution of below areas according to the global frameworks set by Global Workplace Operations Matrix in order to provide inspiring, inclusive and safe office environment for all the co-workers located in the Supply Area North office locations.
Events in all sites according to Supply and People & Culture calendar
Compliant office and administrative operations
IT support (on site & service management)
Operational Safety & Security
Operational supplier management (Vendor and contract management)
Workplace maintenance and development

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!
We look forward to your contribution to live and strengthen the IKEA culture and values!
Qualifications
Are you our next Supply Area North Workplace Operations Manager? To be successful in this role we see that you are a senior leader with several years of experience from leading people and you are able to create togetherness across countries through remote leadership. You feel inspired and motivated to lead and develop business and people together and have a strong desire to move our Workplace Operations agenda forward. With your extensive experience working with people, we see that you demonstrate strong leadership capabilities with a strong people focus and a foundation in both living and sharing the IKEA culture and values.
Additionally, you have:
Good knowledge of the IKEA strategic landscape and the IKEA Business model.
Strong in stakeholder management, demonstrating the ability to build trustful relations and interest in finding win-win solutions
Proven ability with leading in change and organizational development.
Ability to lead business with a holistic view. Always act with the customer, co-worker, business partners and total IKEA interests in mind.



Additional information
Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please send in your application in English the latest on 9th of December 2024.
This position will be based in Älmhult, Sweden.
Curios to know more??For information about the position, please contact Hiring manager Emma [email protected], if you have questions about the recruitment process please contact?Olivia Swärd at [email protected]
We look forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a value-driven company with a passion for life at home and where our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
Who are we? We are IKEA – Supply Area North (SAN) and the home for all Supply Business units. We have seven different Supply Areas in which consists of more than twenty different sites. We have around 2600 co-workers and our responsibility is to lead with IKEA Culture & Values, secure compliance and empower an entrepreneurial spirit among all IKEA business functions.
Job Description


For you it is important that a job is not just ‘a job. Same for us! We offer a position that will challenge you every day and let you grow. For this position we are looking for a Product Compliance Specialist who is up for true adventure! In this role you will get a unique opportunity to grow your international experience and network from day one.
You will work with our various locations (Dortmund, Älmhult, Kaunas) to gain an overall picture and understanding of the whole Product Quality agenda. The idea is to offer you the opportunity to learn from the reality of each one of our offices.
Your main assignments:
Lead and facilitate training for Business teams and Suppliers to develop competence about IKEA Specifications, testing, ways of working and compliance tools.
Perform spot checks to verify that new products comply with documentation requirements. Also, sometimes on a project basis, verify compliance on the running product range.
Coach and Support the Business teams in daily operations and in evaluating new potential suppliers by addressing risks/risk mitigation connected to Product safety and Chemical Compliance.
Mapping and performing risk assessment of critical chemical substances/materials and processes.
Participate in the development of new IKEA specification requirements, by securing input is given on potential impacts from a supply chain perspective.
Contribute to developing and lead the implementation of global product compliance working methods and tools, and co-ordinate local implementation.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the Product Compliance field using advanced AI (Artificial intelligence) tools and techniques.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of AI systems and recommend changes where necessary.
Coach and support team members in AI technology
Work together with other teams to integrate AI solutions into our overall IKEA landscape.

Qualifications


We believe that you are as curious as we are, and you are eager to explore new places and to meet new people. You can perform complex analysis, risk assessment, and draw conclusions to support the right business decisions and implementations. You are a good communicator in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate clearly and in a straightforward way. You have a holistic view, always having the Customer, Supplier, and total IKEA, compliance, and quality development in mind.
You have excellent communication and collaboration skills and can effectively work with other IKEA teams responsible for AI technology, to continuously learn and enhance their knowledge of AI trends, standards, and best practices through self-improvement efforts. You can transfer knowledge and working methods to co-workers and suppliers. Finally, you have the knowledge and understanding of business teams and suppliers' daily operations.
At IKEA we believe that magic happens when we work together. That is why we are looking for a true team player that is passionate about the IKEA culture and the IKEA brand.
What you have in your backpack:
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks on an operational level with great attention to details.
You have an experience in handling product quality, compliance and chemical requirements, acquired at suppliers or other manufacturers, laboratories, consultancy companies or governmental authorities.
Ability to work in a structured and organized way.
Capability to communicate in a straightforward way and build relationships.
Deep knowledge of Microsoft office
Driver’s license B

Additional information


Please note, we have a preferred candidate for this position.
If you would like to know more about the position, please send us a message via our recruiting platform SmartRecruiters! We will be happy to support you.
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English by 1 December, 2024 via SmartRecruiters. We are reviewing applications as they come through so don’t wait to apply!
IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world leader in life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
Our culture and values are based on equal opportunities and we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.
We are looking forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
Do you have passion for food? Would you like to be part of fantastic IKEA Food journey?
Do you have a solid base in manufacturing and quality improvement methodologies within the food industry? Would you like a position where you will have a great impact on the way IKEA is working together with our Suppliers across the world? A position that offers you a chance to challenge existing manufacturing techniques with a win-win mindset? A position where you will lead the work of securing high quality of our products to millions of customers each year? Then this might be a chance for you!
As a Production Engineer in Category Area Food - Plant Based Category, you will report to Business Development Manager, Diogo Sêco.
Job Description
For this position it is important to know how to build and maintain business relations, having excellent communication skills, being a good team player, respecting values and being persistent.
You are able to prioritize, set a clear agenda and like to deliver high quality results on time. You have ability to make decisions and solve problems with holistic view. You have high energy and self-driven way of working to deliver better products for the many people by working together with the suppliers and co-workers in IKEA.
We believe that you have a background in food engineering, quality and production development; preferably having an engineering education and 2-5 years of working experience within the food industry.
Since we are working in a global context, you need to have good communicative skills and speak fluently English. Travelling is a part of the assignment since our Engineers spend a lot of time with our suppliers. You are interested to take your next step in a big global company to develop yourself further and to develop IKEA Food together with us!
Qualifications
As a Production Engineer you lead the engineering and quality agenda with the overall goal to improve the customer satisfaction. You are the main contact towards the suppliers and work as part of the business team together with the supplier to develop and secure the production processes, handling of quality deviations and secure compliance to all IKEA requirements. Amongst others you are:
are expert in quality assurance and follow up
are familiar with product audits and production risk assessments at supplier sites
are responsible for supplier development so you have experience in lean manufacturing and six sigma
are leading the continuous improvements agenda from a production perspective
have the interest and drive to build trust and partnership to reach common goals

For us at IKEA, the most important thing is that our co-workers share our values. We offer a fun, dynamic and challenging position in a global organization.
Additional information
The recruitment will take place continuously so please send in your application in English as soon as possible but no later than 25th of November, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the job please contact Business Development Manager, Diogo Sêco at [email protected] If you have questions regarding the recruitment process please contact People & Culture Femina Karlsson at [email protected].
If you are the right person for this position, we can offer you an assignment in a global organization with a great possibility to build and create something new, where your ideas are heard and where the goal always is “to create a better everyday life for the many people”!
IKEA Food develops and provides the food sold and served in all IKEA Restaurants, Bistro´s, Swedish Food Markets and the IKEA co-worker restaurants. IKEA Food has over 400 restaurants in over 50 markets and every year 650 million guests are enjoying the IKEA Food. Visa mindre

Intelligent Automation Development Leader | Core Business Supply
Company Description


Inter IKEA Group brings together three 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 Supply and the Finance organisation.
IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is “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.
Job Description


The Intelligence Automation Centre of Excellence has the assignment to create value by providing automation solutions and simplify the life of our IKEA co-worker, working hand in hand with the business and product teams.
This role includes essential duties and responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of UiPath test automation engineers, fostering professional growth and maintaining high levels of motivation and team cohesion.
Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for test automation using UiPath’s suite of tools, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and quality standards.
Prioritize and allocate resources for test automation projects to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of UiPath-based automated test frameworks and test scripts.
Establish and promote best practices, standards, and guidelines for test automation within UiPath to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Stay current with UiPath updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies in test automation and advocate for their incorporation as beneficial.
Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track the progress and effectiveness of test automation initiatives
Provide detailed reports and actionable insights to management on the status of automated testing efforts, including successes and areas needing improvement.
Drive initiative related to exploration and POC for new areas in the field of Test automation.
Manage escalations and ensure proper resolutions.
Manage project scope in Agile ways to deliver on project timelines and goals.
Co-ordinate & Lead team (Onshore/Offshore) and manage timely delivery.


In this role you will report to our Intelligent Automation Service Area manager in Data & Technology at IKEA Supply.
Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board!
Qualifications


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 company 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 in IKEA Supply; therefore, we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception.
To be successful in this role, we believe you MUST have:
Minimum of 8 years of technical hands-on experience in Intelligent Automation technologies and overall experience of 10 years.
Strong understanding of IA technologies and chat functionalities/capabilities
Experience of leading development team.
Proven experience in test automation, software development, or a related area, with a strong understanding of QA methodologies and best practices.
Experience from modern development techniques such as Agile and DevOps.
Proven ability to work with emerging technology capabilities, rapidly testing and learning, and scaling innovative solutions.
Experience working with programming languages (and good understanding of development concepts and supporting tools such as Git, Visual Studio, Jira, working with REST APIs.
Excellent communication and technical demonstration skills.
Experience working with Intelligent automation technologies RPA, AI, ML and products like UiPath, Microsoft Power platform.


You should also be able to make advanced technical solutions understood and embraced by both technical and non-technical co-workers.
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 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
Additional information


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 November 24th, 2024. You might have some questions about the recruitment process, and we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to send in your question in the Smart Recruiters system.
We look forward receiving you application! Visa mindre

Company Description


You see things a little differently. So do we! At IKEA, we believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – our customers, co-workers, and suppliers. The Supply Area assignment is all about enabling business, developing people and relations, and securing compliance. Supply Areas are places where co-workers and business partners connect to share, add value, and collaborate cross functional borders.
Supply Area North is the regional home for co-workers from different Business Units and Functions within Supply. With approximately 1400 co-workers in 4 offices (Älmhult, Malmö, Dortmund, and Kaunas) it is an inspirational environment with people and business in focus.
We are now looking for our next Sustainability Leader (Global Supply Areas assignment) that will report to Rumiana Yonova (Sustainability Manager, Global Supply Area).
Job Description


Sustainability is one of the pillars of IKEA Business Strategy to grow IKEA. Our aim is to establish trust with our Customers, Co-Workers, and Business Partners, through demonstrating the practical application of our commitment to having a positive impact on people and environment. This is further defined as IKEA Sustainability Strategy. We engage our Customers, Co-workers, and Business Partners in how we together, can work towards a more sustainable future and encourage people to both, work for us and shop with us.
The role of the Sustainability Leader includes leading the development and implementation of efficient and relevant ways of working and tools related to sustainability. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a network of internal and external stakeholders while providing a bridge for smooth communication and ensuring a cross functional collaboration.
You will also have main responsibilities such as:
Contribute to execution of sustainability agenda through the relevant functions.
Drive performance management agenda and enables high performance culture within the function / matrixes.
Contribute to defining wished position, initiatives and directions of Global Supply Area organization, lead and manage projects aligned with the Sustainability manager Global Supply Areas to enable sustainable business growth.
Lead the assigned sustainability?process/es and actively contribute the planning and execution process including development of portfolio and project management.
Contribute and lead the special assignments within the Sustainability area of responsibility.

Qualifications


We are looking for you?that have passion for sustainability and the commitment for leading the transformation for IKEA to be the leader in a sustainable life at home. You have deep understanding of how the different sustainability topics relate to each other in the IKEA business. With great communication skills you make complex matters easy for the many and you demonstrate your leadership capabilities through engaging, inspiring and coaching people while being proactive and result oriented.

We also wish for:
•?University degree or work experience in sustainability related areas (e.g. environmental, human rights, industry specific)
• Understanding of the IKEA Concept, strategies, and IKEA processes.
• Great knowledge and understanding of sustainability related global trends and their impacts to the total business.
• Good understanding of different industrial setups, market specific conditions and macro-economic conditions.
• Solid understanding of different supply chains and ability to identify the links to create, lead and execute sustainable business projects.
Additional information


Please note, this position permanent and based in Älmhult, Sweden.
Does this sound like your next challenge?


Please submit your CV and letter of motivation in English, online via our recruitment system Smart Recruiters no later than?26th of November, 2024?and?tell us why you would be a good fit.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the?Recruiting Manager Rumiana Yonova at [email protected].?If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the?People & Culture Recruiter Olivia Swärd at [email protected]
Please note that we will be interviewing continuously so do not hesitate to send in your application today! Visa mindre

Company Description
IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering 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.
You see things a little differently. So do we. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. We put togetherness at the heart of everything we do. Come see things a little differently with us.
IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering 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.
IKEA Core Business Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.
The role of IKEA Supply Area is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. Supply Area North is one of 7 Supply Areas in the world, and our co-workers are based in Älmhult, Dortmund and Kaunas.
Job Description


For you it’s important that a job is not just ‘a job’. Same for us! We offer a position that will challenge you every day and let you grow. For this position we are looking for a Quality Specialist who is up for a true adventure! In this role you will get a unique opportunity to grow an international experience and network from day 1.
In this role you support the business teams to develop the quality agenda, propose common priorities based on learnings and build quality competence to deliver products that meet our customer expectations in all aspects of democratic design.
Your main assignments:
Plan & perform audits according to IKEA quality standards with focus on IKEA Food products.
Support the business teams and suppliers in implementing the containment and corrective actions based on audit results.
Perform spot checks in regards to the purchasing manual and “Gate Check before first delivery” to support our business teams to verify that new products comply with our requirements. As well, from time to time on project basis, you verify compliance on the running product range and support Global Product Requirement Review work.
Lead category appointed projects in cooperation with business teams in case of quality deviations to identify root causes and find resolutions.
Support the development & implementation of common working methods and tools for the Engineering & Quality matrix
Support introduction of new co-workers in Supply Area North for common ways of working and tools.
Support the implementation of IKEA Chemical strategy and IKEA Food Safety program within purchasing, including production processes
Coach and Support our business teams in evaluating potential new suppliers and mitigating risks connected to product safety and chemical/microbiological compliance
Participate in the development of new IoS specifications and other product requirements. Secure that input is given on potential impacts on supply chain as well on the requirement documents readability.

Qualifications


We believe that you are as curious as we are and eager to explore new places and to meet new people. You have the capability to perform complex analysis and risk assessment and draw conclusions to support the right business decisions and implementations. You have very good knowledge of IKEA Product and chemical and microbiological requirements and chemical substances in production processes and material. You are a good communicator in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate clearly and in a simple way. You have a holistic view, always having Customer, Supplier, total IKEA, compliance, and quality development in mind. You are able to transfer knowledge and working methods to co-workers and suppliers. Last but not least, you have good knowledge about IKEA food products’ safety, compliance and quality related product life cycle management.
At IKEA we believe that magic happens when we work together. That’s why we are looking for a true team player that is passionate about the IKEA culture and the IKEA brand.
What you have in your backpack:
University degree in quality management, chemistry/chemical/biotech/food/ engineering or similar; and/or technical background and significant experience working with Quality/compliance management or chemical issues
Previous work experience in handling Product Safety, Quality, Compliance and Chemical/Microbiological requirements as well as production and operation processes
Knowledge of Project Management tools and methodology as well as of Quality tools
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks on an operational level with great attention to details and the ability to work in a structured and organized way
Perform complex analyses and risk assessments, draw conclusions and by that, support the right business decisions and implementation of those
Capability to communicate in a clear way and build relationships and transferring knowledge and working methods by organizing and facilitating workshops
Deep knowledge of Microsoft office
Striving for personal development and applying new learnings within your assignment
A passion for Quality and always having the customer in mind
Driver’s license B

Additional information


Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application in English. 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. This position is based in Älmhult, Sweden.
Please note we have a preferred candidate for this position.
We regret that we are unable to handle applications made by e-mail. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than 18 November. 2024. For more information about the position, please send in your questions in the Smart Recruiters system.
We look forward to receiving your application. Visa mindre

WHO ARE WE
IKEA Supply services (Sweden) AB is the organization that forms a link between the factory floor and the products on IKEA store shelves. We work with 1600 Suppliers all over the world for home furnishing, transport, logistics and distribution services, components and food.
Supply Chain Operations (SCO) organization with its 700 co-workers connects our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable and sustainable way. We deliver excellent transport and logistic solutions today, tomorrow and over time by optimizing replenishment solutions, defining physical goods flow capacity needs, managing the goods flow, sourcing & developing transport & logistics capacities and leading & securing Supply Quality.


We contribute to customer satisfaction through securing customer perceived availability, delivering lowest cost over time, leading towards sustainability, and ensuring the right quality for all services.
Job Description


These are some of the day-to-day tasks as a Transport Operations Developer:
Secure transport bookings of created consignments and reschedule and/or cancel shipments in case of logistical operational deviations.
Monitor & Follow-up booked shipments.
Based on Global Working Methods. Suggest and develop improvement potentials contributing to developing the pre-conditions needed for fully utilizing ITM as transport booking solution, and furthermore an automatized booking process.
Develop strong stakeholder management, building understanding in the end-to-end goods flow process and its needed precondition for an efficient connection between planning and execution.


We want to make sure that our products will be available for our customers when needed, that is where we need your help! As a Transport Operations Developer you will work in a great team, where you in your daily work will both work independently and cooperate with your colleagues. You will also work closely both internal and external stakeholders such as our different suppliers, Distribution center, CDC and carriers.
Qualifications


WHO YOU ARE
You are a service-minded person with a clear and respectful way of communicating.
You are motivated by working in a routine-based environment with high pace.
You enjoy working in a structured way, both on your own and within the team.
You have the ability to create effective and trustful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
You have a solution-oriented mindset always with the costumer in focus and see challenges as opportunities

YOU SHOULD BE
Comfortable with working and navigating in digital IT solutions
Familiar with Microsoft Office tools, preferably deeper knowledge in Excel
Fluent in English, both written and verbal

WE BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE
Strong interest and business understanding in end-to-end goods flow
Knowledge of relevant tools and working methods in the Supply Chain

Last but not least, we see that you are strongly motivated and guided by our IKEA Culture & values
Additional information


Please note that we have preferred candidates for these positions.
Please note that this is a permanent position that is based in Älmhult. If you have questions on the recruitment process you are welcome to contact People & Culture Recruiter Samuel Karlsson at [email protected]
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English latest by November 19th Visa mindre

Company Description
Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for many people.?You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is "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


The Intelligence Automation Centre of Excellence has the assignment to create value by?providing automation solutions and simplify the life of our IKEA co-worker, working hand in hand with the business and product teams.
This role includes essential duties and responsibilities:
Provide leadership and guidance to IA operations team on best practices and methodologies.
Create and maintain governance frameworks to ensure compliance with organizational standards and best practices.
Identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure service reliability and stability.
Oversee relationships with external vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Track vendor performance against SLAs and take corrective action as needed.
Generate and present performance reports on IA operations to stakeholders.
Maintain clear communication with stakeholders to meet their needs and expectations.
Implement mechanisms to collect and address stakeholder feedback for continuous improvement.
Develop standardized processes and methodologies for the IA support team.
Promote best practices and effective methodologies in IA operations.
Act as the first point of escalation for business stakeholders for IA operations, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

In this role you will report to our Intelligent Automation Service Area manager in Data & Technology at IKEA Supply.
Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board!
Qualifications


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 company 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 in IKEA Supply; therefore, we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception.
To be successful in this role, we believe you MUST have:
Experience:
6+ years of experience in IT service management, with a focus on operations and delivery.
Proven track record of managing intelligent automation solutions and operations.
Experience working with ServiceNow for IT service management.
Experience with ITIL or similar service management frameworks
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of intelligent automation technologies, including RPA (Robotic Process Automation), AI, and machine learning.
Proficiency in service management tools and platforms, particularly ServiceNow.
Ability to analyze and interpret performance data to drive decision-making.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
Certifications:
ITIL certification or equivalent service management certification is highly advantageous

Core Competencies:
Exceptional leadership and team management skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of organizational and multitasking skills

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
Additional information
If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Akash Jha [email protected] , Service Area manager. 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 Leader Dan Gustafsson at [email protected]
This position is located in Älmhult, Sweden or in Dortmund, Germany. 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 24th of November.
We look forward receiving your application! Visa mindre

WHO ARE WE
Customs Operation Support Centre Europe/Africa (COSC EA) in Älmhult, Sweden consists of approx. 47 co-workers. Our assignment is to secure a well-functioning import and/or export process for more than 30 countries in the region, on different levels of details. We give daily support and coordination in customs related topics within legal matters, goods flow and IT-knowledge to secure availability, affordability and ensure compliance.
Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Customs Operations Support Center (COSC) Manager leads and manages the COSC Team as it carries out the day-to-day import and export operations, ensuring the efficient and accurate transmission of data to all required agencies.
You will:
· Manage the COSC team and make sure that they have the right opportunities to perform and continuously improve
· Ensure the organization of the workflow in an optimal way to secure necessary compliance with a high level of internal control
· Work to ensure compliant operational practices in support of a dynamic supply chain, while helping to promote a vibrant Customs organization that strives to be a trusted resource to all stakeholders.
· Be an integral part of the Customs Management Team
· Work to protect the IKEA brand through best practices and helps facilitate the realization of the IKEA vision to make a better everyday life for the many people.
Qualifications
WHO YOU ARE
You are able to manage and lead a relatively large Team, demonstrating an eagerness to develop yourself and your co-workers. You will combine this leadership with good Customs knowledge (procedures, regulations, valuation, classification and origin etc.). You have an organized way of working, are eager to drive change and find optimal working practices. You thrive in a diverse and global environment and have strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
To be successful in this position we believe that you have:
· A strong knowledge of Customs (procedures, regulations, valuation, classification and origin etc.)
· Previous experience dealing with external authorities
· Experience working in a process-oriented organization
· Fluency in English and strong verbal and written communication skills
· High level of analytical, investigative, and interpersonal skills
· Ability to negotiate and influence outcomes in collaboration with all organizational levels
Additional Information
This position is based in Älmhult, Sweden (Relocation Support for this position).
Does this sound like you? Yes? Then, why not apply?
Please note that the position is based in Älmhult.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Regional Customs Manager, Graham Alexander Main, at [email protected]. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist, Samuel Karlsson at [email protected]
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and cover letter in English before November 7th 2024. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, so submit your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
At IKEA Supply Area North we buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range. By doing so at the lowest total cost, we make high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions.
Category Food Logistics Services is a part of the Supply Chain Operations (SCO) organization. With its 700 co-workers, we connect our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. We are of course also passionate about food! We source, procure, and operate cold chain transportation, warehousing, and logistics services for IKEA Food.
Right now, we are on an exciting journey, building IKEA Food One Supply Chain for the future by centralizing sourcing and supply chain operations. If you love the idea of joining a new business in Inter IKEA, you are not afraid to venture in the unknown and are motivated by co-creation and collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders - we would love to get to know you!
We are now strengthening our team in Älmhult with 1 Food Demand Coordinator!

Job Description

As Food Demand Coordinator, you will work close with different supply functions to secure product availability for our customers by taking operational responsibility for distribution in selected markets. It is a role with great variety; a good mix of operational work, planning and involvement in development projects.
In collaboration with Range Area Food, Category Area Food and all concerned food supply chain partners - you will contribute to IKEA retailers food growth agenda through a variety of operational tasks such as ensuring smooth range change, commercial activities as well as expansion initiatives.
You will be joining a diverse, experienced team with helpful colleagues in a growing organization. In your role you will be responsible for one or several markets, this responsibility includes:
Being first point of contact for Retail partners in daily operations, product availability and capacity constraints
Being responsible for order management
Taking the lead in proactively coordinating supply chain partners to find optimal solutions to supply constraints.
Together with Category Operations Leader take lead for Market Operations Forum with supply chain stakeholders.
Reporting on a range of KPIs, providing information to retail and supply chain partners
Coordinating global and local sales activities and prepare for launch of new products
Responsibility to coordinate and lead the opening of new retail units in existing IKEA markets together with other stakeholders
Reviewing and providing input to supply chain partners to secure optimal replenishment solution


Qualifications
To be the right fit for this role, we believe you have:
A related education background (university degree) in logistics / supply / business administration or relevant working experience
Drive and commitment to deliver results with a business-mind, sense of solution orientation and urgency
Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, engaging way with a down-to-earth, simple tone of voice.
Structure and ability to work well-organized.
Strong networking skills, being able to interact and form strong cross functional collaborations and partnerships
A positive and solution oriented mind-set, open and flexible to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Experience in Microsoft Office applications with proficiency in Excel as well as some kind of ERP-system.
Fluent English


Additional information
Please note that the position is based in Älmhult.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Shirley Zhang, Business Development Manager at [email protected] If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist, Samuel Karlsson at [email protected]
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and cover letter in English before November 11th Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, so submit your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We strive to be the leader in sustainable, affordable life at home, inspiring and enabling customers to fulfil their needs and dreams at home.
IWAY, the IKEA way of responsibly procuring products, services, materials and components, is an approach that contributes to responsible sourcing in the total value chain and is one of the enablers for IKEA to become people and planet positive. IWAY sets expectations on environmental, social and working conditions, as well as animal welfare, for the IKEA value chain, including all suppliers and service providers that work with IKEA.
We are now looking for one Responsible Sourcing Development Leader to join the Responsible Sourcing Development function.
Job Description
As a Responsible Sourcing Development Leader, you will lead or take active part in exploration and development projects connected to the IKEA Responsible Sourcing Approach for the franchise system, including the IWAY System and other sustainability systems and standards (such as raw materials), to further contribute to positively transforming the IKEA value chain. You work closely together with internal stakeholders from Inter IKEA Group core businesses, as well as IKEA franchisees and also external stakeholders and experts.
Main responsibilities:
Lead and support development projects and activities related to the IKEA Responsible Sourcing Approach, including the IWAY System and other sustainability systems and standards (such as for raw materials),
Inspire, enable and challenge IKEA organisations implementing Responsible Sourcing, including IWAY and other sustainability systems and standards (such as for raw materials)
Contribute to the development of the description of the IKEA sustainability due diligence process and support IKEA organisations in the implementation of sustainability due diligence initiatives that align with the sustainability goals and contribute to the overall IKEA sustainability performance,
Liaise and work together with IKEA organisations, assessing and acting on needs for further development of the IKEA Responsible Sourcing approach including the IWAY System and other sustainability systems and standards and other sustainability systems and standards (such as for raw materials), such as requirements, ways of working, competence development, guidelines, communication, reporting, etc., to support the IKEA goals,
Analyse external and internal trends, opportunities and challenges in sustainability approaches and standards in global value chains, to ensure the continuous relevance of the IKEA Responsible Sourcing approach including the IWAY System and other sustainability systems and standards (such as for raw materials),
Contribute to and support communication around Responsible Sourcing including IWAY
Take active part in the development and facilitation of the global learning offer connected to the IKEA Responsible Sourcing approach and the IWAY System,
Analyse potential gaps for improvement opportunities of the IKEA Responsible Sourcing approach, including IWAY.

Qualifications


To be successful in this role, you live and share the IKEA culture & values on a daily basis, are a true team player and are open minded. You lead and drive areas of responsibility on your own, or through others. You have a proactive and structured approach, paired with excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills. The ability to easily create trustful relationships and to be the spider in the web, making all involved stakeholders work towards overall goals, is essential. You have the capacity to lead and challenge stakeholders without formal authority, and to lead change in a diverse global environment.
As a Responsible Sourcing Development Leader, we expect you to:
Have proven knowledge and experience connected to sustainability in value chains. Knowledge of the IWAY System is a plus;
Have solid change management skills and experience from driving strategic change;
Have knowledge in responsible sourcing approaches, sustainability due diligence frameworks and processes and sustainability regulations;
Master project management skills;
Have excellent English communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.

Additional information


Please note, we have a preferred candidate for this position. If you have any questions regarding the position, please send in your questions through the Smart Recruiters system.
We welcome all applications. Please submit your CV and letter of motivation in English, online via our recruitment system Smart Recruiters no later than 4 November, 2024 and tell us why you would be a good fit.
We are looking forward to hearing from you! 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 things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plant balls that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many people.
About the team and assignment
The overall communication assignment is to lead, develop and enable impactful communication that delivers to making IKEA even more affordable, accessible, and sustainable and contribute to strengthening IKEA as a meaningful and trusted brand in people's hearts and minds.
We're looking for a senior communication leader to come and join our team within Supply Communication. The primary focus of this role will be on leading communication connected to IKEA Supply Chain’s development unit. The topics here are complex, fast-moving, ever evolving and key to keep the IKEA business running, developing and growing. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned communication professional who is eager to shape, develop, challenge and lead impactful strategic messaging supporting the IKEA development agenda.
In this position, you would come together with communication experts from all over the IKEA value chain. Your core team is ever-present, but the network is huge. You’d exchange ideas and knowledge, you’d listen, learn, teach and discuss. You are part of a movement involving the many people, and you understand that to succeed, we need to work together.
We could write about who you are and what you can do all day, but we would much rather have you show us.
This position can be based both in Älmhult or Warsaw.
Job Description


As a communication leader you will work on the strategic roll-out of our approach to the new compliance and traceability systems; focusing mainly on stakeholder engagement plans and simplifying that which can be perceived technical and detailed. You would think about how to be transparent, honest and inspiring within the field of communication. You would use your previous experience to challenge the way we do and talk about things, always applying common sense and an outside-in view. You would support your management team with clarity and structure, navigating together through the known and the unknown, creating a thriving company culture and nurture successful teams.
You will:
Lead and develop holistic communication to strengthen the IKEA Brand and enable better business while acting as a strategic partner and tactical support to the Supply Chain Development’s Procurement team to define and enable their communication needs and goals.
Contribute as active member to the Supply Chain Development Communication Team.
Create and implement business strategies, priorities, and processes through communication.
Create clear and actionable communication plans and when needed to enable efficient and effective creation, production, and follow-up.
Work with cross-functional assignments, prioritised in the common communication plan and drive internal and external communication projects
Lead our business agenda through people and collaborate and interact with many different stakeholders, creating new relations and networks.

On top of this you will develop the communication competence in the unit/area/function and enable others to lead with communication and represent the IKEA Brand according to the IKEA values and tone of voice.
Qualifications


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communication professional who is eager to shape, develop and lead impactful strategic messaging supporting the IKEA Supply Chain Development agenda, technical progress and innovation.
To be successful in this role we believe that you:
Are an experienced communicator with at least 5 years working experience in strategic communication field.
Have extensive knowledge and understanding of working with business and communication planning and execution, and an understanding of how communication supports and increases the impact of a business agenda.
Know how to lead projects and change while daring to think differently with an agile approach
Are pragmatic and solution oriented, always with high quality in your deliveries.
Excel in building trust and relationships across a diverse group of people.

Additional information


Does this sound like you? Yes? Then, why not apply?
Please note that the position can be based in Älmhult or Warsaw.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Communication Manager, Astrid Eriksson at [email protected]. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist, Samuel Karlsson at [email protected]
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and cover letter in English before the 30th of October. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, so submit your application as soon as possible.


We look forward to receiving your application! Visa mindre

Material Impact Analyst
Älmhult, Sweden
Full-time
Company Description
At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We strive to be the leader in sustainable, affordable life at home, inspiring and enabling customers to fulfil their needs and dreams at home.
In Purchasing Development, our assignment goes hand and hand with the IKEA Business Idea as we are responsible to produce 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’. Together with our suppliers, we produce the IKEA products and food with affordability, accessibility, sustainability, and quality as our main priorities.
We want to drive a revolution with the development of innovative, affordable, and sustainable materials and make that our number one business priority. We will work together across IKEA for more efficient production set-ups and usage of both less material and material with a smaller climate footprint, enabling a positive movement with a renewable and recycled range offer. And that is where you come in!
Job Description
Your assignment is to:
Be responsible for leading and conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of selected materials, and supply chains and the corresponding emission factors and material impact for IKEA to understand the environmental footprint of materials.
Provide necessary subject-matter expertise and conduct necessary analysis to identify improvement options and propose a portfolio of actions to deliver to set strategic goals within material directions.
Facilitate competence development of stakeholders to enhance understanding of the environmental impacts of materials through targeted training and development initiatives.
Support maintenance and development of IKEA database of environmental emission factors for materials and food ingredients (LCA database).
Support projects to improve the quality and coverage of the IKEA LCA database, both internally and externally.
Contribute to the development of methodologies and requirements for measuring activity data and assessing the environmental impact of materials.

You will report to Material & Engineering Manager in Purchasing Development, Core Business Supply.
To be successful in this role, you must have:
A Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Ecology, Sustainability, or similar
Documented knowledge of Lifecycle Assessments (LCAs), e.g., the family of LCA ISO standards 140XX, impact assessment methods, JRC standards and related EU technical documents, GHG Protocol, and other carbon accounting methods.
Excellent analytical skills in data and complex systems and ability to analyse and model emission factors of materials and food based on a company’s specific supply chains.
Proven experience from the use of commercial LCA software like Open LCA, Gabi Sphera, Brightway or SimaPro, and have a good understanding of life cycle inventory databases (Ecoinvent is a requirement).
Ability to translate complex matters into simple and practical solutions and examples workable in a business context.
Capability to find ways forward when and where necessary system support or material data are not available.
Good skills in data management, programming (e.g., Python) and business analytics (e.g. Microsoft Power BI) is an advantage.

Qualifications
You want to create a positive impact on people and planet.
You have a strong educational background in areas of sustainability with focus on Life cycle assessment. You have a passion for conducting analyses.
You involve, inspire and clarify LCA and material impact for stakeholders with or without a sustainability background.
You are a curious team player who is driven to work with many different stakeholders.
You can envision the whole value chain, see beyond the obvious, draw your relevant conclusions based on the LCA and engage stakeholders to work towards a more sustainable future.

Additional information
This is a permanent position based in Älmhult, Sweden.
IKEA offer an inspirational and international working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world.
Älmhult has excellent commuting possibilities with hourly trains to Malmö, Lund and Växjö, and an IKEA shuttle bus running back and forth to Helsingborg two times a day.
If you have any questions about the role please contact the Hiring Manager, Stefan Månsson at [email protected]
If you have questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact People & Culture Recruiter Femina Karlsson at [email protected]
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English by 31st October 2024. We are reviewing applications as they come through so don’t wait to apply! Visa mindre

Company Description
IKEA is on a constant journey to create a better everyday life for the many people by continuously reinvent us 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. If that sounds like you, come and join us.


Job Description
As a Data & information modeller, you will support business stakeholders in understanding the potential of getting data to actionable information to enable business movement. You contribute by creating, enhancing and enforcing best practices, frameworks and accelerators across the organisation covering logical and physical modelling. You act as an ambassador for data democratization and collaborate with teams how to use data and create opportunities. You will collaborate closely with a multitude of stakeholders across different parts of the business. We work in a modern cloud-based Azure environment, and you will be a part of the community continuously developing our platform and capabilities.
More specifically, in this role you will be responsible to:
Analyse and translate business needs into data models, unlocking business value.
Working with development teams designing and enhancing data models and data flows.
Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders to understand needs and devise possible solutions.
Provide technical leadership in data & information modelling space.
Drive continuous improvement, collaboration and knowledge sharing of methodologies, tools and materials across the organisation.



In this role you will report to our Data & Analytics manager at IKEA Supply and work closely with the Data modelling community to lead towards uniformity and commonality, contributing to the Inter IKEA Digital framework and delivering on the needs of IKEA Supply.
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
Qualifications


You are appreciated for your 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. You are curious by nature and have a talent for translating business needs into sustainable information models. You can make advanced technical solutions understood and embraced by both technical and non-technical co-workers. You are able to build strong relationships and trust between different stakeholders. You have a comprehensive understanding and experience in designing and building data models and data pipelines. You have good knowledge of modern development methodologies and working methods. You have proficiency with an appropriate set of languages, technologies, and frameworks in cloud environments.


Additional information
This position is located in Älmhult/Malmö, Sweden or Pratteln, Switzerland. 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 25th of October 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Håkan Almblad, IKEA Supply Data & Information modelling leader, [email protected], or questions about the recruitment process feel free to connect with Dan Gustafsson, [email protected], People & Culture Leader. Visa mindre

Company Description
Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for many people.?You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is "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
Supply Data and Technology is part of Supply Chain Development. In this team, we are working to manage the Ivalua platform. The platform hosts the processes and solutions to support throughout the whole life cycle partnership with a supplier, from potential cooperation to the end of joint business. Our support, covering IT tools and adaptation to legal compliance as well as our own rules and regulations, is directed to all IKEA supply units.
This role includes essential duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for detailing non-functional requirements for given business requirements in the business solution delivery process (support with clarifying business requirements if needed)
Secure that IT solutions fulfil the agreed functional and non-functional business requirements
Secure, develop and review high-level design. Approve low-level design of the implementation of a business transformation with an IT component in order to support running business, provide guidance towards service improvements and service transition
Govern that the design of the solutions conforms to the solution architecture and is efficient, meet business requirements and based on a holistic architecture
Design, review and approve the integration designs for integrating the Ivalua platform to rest of the IKEA systems
Participate and recommend options for performance improvements on the platform
Document and maintain artefacts related to system design and design decisions
Is responsible for securing the architecture vision and goals of the Ivalua platform in the solution architecture and the system development process
In a close dialog with stakeholders create and shape business and IT-related ideas into current state, future state and transition states to guide the detailed design and delivery of business solutions
In close collaboration with IT architects lead solution activities within the domain, establish solution/infrastructure design on different levels in accordance to the domain architecture and provide technology advice.
Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across various business units, including leaders, teams, and third-party vendors.

Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board!
Qualifications
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 company 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 in IKEA Supply; therefore, we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception.
To be successful in this role, we believe you must have:
Minimum of 4-5 years of experience of development on any modern tech-stack (Java, Python, C++, C#) minimum of 8 years of overall experience.
Solid experience of architecture concepts and Cloud services (Azure preferred).
Strong competence and knowhow in the digital platform Ivalua (S2P and L3 certified)
Experienced in using models, methods and tools within analysis and design and have good knowledge of general IT frames e.g. standards, infrastructure and platforms, frameworks, development concepts and processes.
Excellent analytical skills. You are able to see the big picture as well as the details and to structure information and derive conclusions and consequences out of them.
Experience from global implementation projects or larger solutions/platforms used in a global environment.
Good understanding of development concepts and supporting tools such as Git, Visual Studio, Jira, working with REST APIs.

You should be able to make advanced technical solutions understood and embraced by both technical and non-technical co-workers.
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.


Additional Information
Please note, for this role we have a preferred candidate.
Questions & Support? Let’s connect.
If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Ivalua Platform Leader Marcus Widahl at [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 18th of October.
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 Leader Dan Gustafsson at [email protected]
We look forward receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description


At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. More so we like to 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. This has been keeping our co-workers going for over 75 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more to look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us?
In Category Food Logistics Services, we secure storage, handling and delivery of IKEA Food products in an integrated, automated and modern supply chain that safely reaches the many people. Always with the lowest cost, highest quality and a positive impact on people and planet.
We are now looking for a Logistics Service Provider Operations Developer to join our Category Food Logistics Services (Food) team located in Älmhult.
Job Description


We named this job Service Provider Operations Developer. Internally the role is known as SPOD. Yes, we know, we are much better at naming our products. ???? But behind this name you will find an exciting job!
As Service Provider Operations Developer, you will be responsible for the operational performance of our cold chain logistics service providers in a certain region. You will work closely with your colleagues, responsible for the commercial, supply operations, quality and sustainability aspects, to continuously develop our food logistics capacities and service level.
You will be analyzing trade lanes and deciding on the journey of our IKEA food products from their producers to our customers. Your decisions will impact important areas such as logistics cost, our sustainability footprint, and availability of our products in the stores. You will work in an international dimension as you will have daily interaction with other SPODs in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Americas, and with various internal and external stakeholders around the world.
Qualifications


We are looking for you, a specialist in supply chain with a track record in driving operational excellence in logistics. Ideally you graduated from a university that gave you a good base to understand supply chain. Professionally, you have been exposed for ~3 years to the complexity of global supply chain operations, either in transport or logistics related roles. You are proficient in Microsoft Office and fluent in English.
As a person, you get energy from working both with facts & data, as well as with people. When you commit, you need to get things through completion. You are good at working with people and through people, and you understand the importance of relationships in business. You are self-motivated and can organize, structure, and prioritize multiple tasks. You dream high, and always strive to improve and do better.
Additional information


Please note we have a preferred candidate for this position!
If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process please send in your questions through the Smart Recruiters system. Latest day to apply is October 6, 2024.
We look forward receiving your application! Visa mindre

Company Description
We are a Category Area, with 237 co-workers, managing 300 suppliers globally. The Category Area covers a broad range of materials, such as Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Plastic and Glass, and as well as a diverse range of production processes and technologies. We are passionate about people. We believe our people are our success story. Our journey has just begun, and we know that so much still remains to be done. We are taking steps to make sustainability an integrated part of the business, making a movement from ”do business development” to “Development of the business considering social, environmental and economic aspects to secure long term business continuity and profitability”.
Are you ready to join the journey?
Job Description
You will join us on a disruptive ride where we will integrate sustainability fully in every aspect of business. You will be taking lead in the CA for sustainable business development and truly influence and lead others through the change. A lot of the processes and frameworks will be developed by the matrix, and your role is crucial to bring input and enable the movement: Then, how will they be implemented in your reality? How do we lead a common approach across our Category areas? In the Matrix we set the WHAT and we enable the HOW through engaging our teams and partners!
There will, of course, be a time when the journey of change has transformed into just the normal way of doing sustainable business. Does this journey ever stop, you may ask yourself? No, it does not. It is a forever process of continuous improvements.
We believe that you will:
Develop and Implement common concepts, processes and competence development initiatives for total Category Area within the area of Supplier development, Business Development with Sustainability as integral part (IWAY, IWAY development, Climate, social agenda and emerging topics such as biodiversity, water and pollution)
Identify and set common priorities and goals in Category Areas to lead and support supplier development integration of sustainability into business processes and decisions
Responsible for development and implementation of the Supplier Development Process in your Category Area.
Lead the implementation of Supplier Evaluation Framework and support the business teams to assess supplier capabilities
Lead the Matrix for Sustainable Business Development within your Category Area: Business Development Managers & Business Developers; plus Sustainability Leaders & Supplier Development Leader reporting directly to you.
Collaborate across the matrix and purchasing organisation and take lead on specific topics to create future better aligned ways of working.

Qualifications
We believe that you have passion and strong knowledge in either global supply chain organisations/models OR social & environmental topics connected to supply chain. In the scope of the role these go hand in hand, but we believe that you have the motivation to fill the gaps you may have along the way. The experience in both areas is an added value. You believe in the concept that sustainability and business aren’t separate processes and have a wish to fully integrate our ways of working to build sustainable supplier development opportunities. You lead with IKEA Culture & values and are driven by our vision and seeing the IKEA contribution in a broader context in society.
We also believe that you:
Lead sustainable business through others by excellent communication skills, influencing and engaging.
Hold a deep understanding of the IKEA Business Model and the year cycles connecting to it.
Through a comprehensive approach, taking strategies to reality through strong leadership.
Lead, develop & inspire others.

Additional information
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your?CV?and?motivational letter?in English latest by 3 October 2024. We are reviewing applications as they come through so don’t wait to apply!
If you have any questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact People&Culture; leader Katarina Plantin [email protected].
If you have any questions about the role please contact Maria Blixt [email protected]. Visa mindre

IKEA is on a constant journey to create a better everyday life for the many people by continuously reinvent us 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. If that sounds like you, come and join us.
Job Description
Do you have good communication skills, embrace change, highly adaptable, self-driven leader, capability to learn new skills and a team player?
While Solution Architect is your core competence, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a “multi-skilled Developer” where you will be assigned tasks based on business needs. Therefore, your responsibilities may varies depending on the match between your different competences and business needs. This gives you the ability to grow and learn in different domains and skills.
If this is what you have been seeking, continue reading and reflect in your application how you, with your experience, knowledge, motivation and capabilities will contribute and grow into a “multi-skilled Developer” working in an Agile environment.
As a Solution Architect you will mainly work with following:
Shape ideas – in close collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders – into concrete, robust and appropriate solution architectures (high level design) and transition roadmaps (for implementation) that achieve the business outcome for a fast-growing business (for running business and initiatives).
Secure that the solution architecture reflects customer and co-worker experience, time to market, sharing and collaboration, functional, technical, infrastructure, operational, security, financial, social and environmental considerations. Actively contribute to the resolution of conflicting requirements.
Secure that the transition roadmaps reflect the level of uncertainty of the future state. Balance the transformations of foundational building blocks with continues business value delivery.
Communicate the solution architectures and transition roadmaps to relevant internal and external stakeholders within and across organisation(s). Seek understanding and agreement to ensure aligned and consistent solution implementations across IKEA.
Ensure that the solution architecture and roadmaps comply with relevant policies, principles, rules and standards. Align with agreed IT landscape architectures, its vision and goals and transition roadmaps. Suggest changes when compliance hinders business value.
Ensure that the agreed solution architectures and transition roadmaps guide the scoping of business initiatives, the low-level design and govern the implementation of solutions.
Pro-actively identify and advise on opportunities to deliver better business result (e.g. related to technology trends and players, roadmaps, customer value, cost, benefits, impact, risks, dependencies).
Collaborate closely with IT suppliers, influence them with IKEA requirements and have a critical dialog about proposals to secure the best result for IKEA.
Participate in cross area design board to secure holistic architecture decisions, developing the architecture capability at IKEA and technology identification and selection.
Lead solution architecture activities within the assigned area e.g. the creation, revision and implementation of vision and goals, standards and reference solution architectures (reusable for the enterprise), handling of deviations and exceptions, ensuring architecture requirements for life cycle management of products and services, perform design reviews, provide guidance for service improvements and service transition.

Qualifications
We offer a challenging role in a constant changing and global environment, you will be able to drive and strongly influence the future in the assigned Digital Products. A background working with Sales & Operations Planning or Supply Chain Planning will be an added advantage.
To be successful in this role you need to have:
Achieve long-term sustainable business result together with realizing short term opportunities; deliver better solutions for IKEA from idea to reality.
Desire to deeply understand information technology and its best implementation for IKEA.
Collaborate and communicate with IKEA people building trust and partnership and reach common goals.
Good understanding of the IKEA business model – strategies, roadmaps, priorities, processes, organisations, concepts, policies, IKEA IT landscapes
Extensive understanding of the assigned technical area and inter-dependencies both within and outside the organisation (the assigned commercial off-the-shelf solutions and/or IKEA build solutions, their functionality, build-in key concepts and structure, components or modules, and their implementation at IKEA)
Good understanding of digital technologies/trends, industry standards, application and infrastructure market, and digital practices with potential to benefit or impact IKEA.
Good understanding of IKEA enterprise architecture framework and modelling techniques.
Good knowledge about software and infrastructure development practices.

Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application in English. 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. This position is based in Älmhult, Sweden or Pratteln, Switzerland.
Apply as soon as possible but no later than 23 Sept. 2024.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Recruiter Katie Pettersson, [email protected]. For more information about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Stephanie Soong, [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application. Visa mindre

Company Description
Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, 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 Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all 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 always is "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.
We are now looking for a Data Engineer in Supply Chain Development, Data & Technology, Core Business Supply.
Job Description
Analytics Management Supply has the assignment to create value and enable business movements by bringing data, competence, and the right tools from across IKEA together. We are working closely with business and product teams that deliver cutting edge, data driven solutions for the many IKEA coworkers.
We work in a modern cloud-based Azure environment, and you will be a part of the team continuously developing our data platform and integration capabilities. You will be regularly involved in workshops with coworkers to harness modern data infrastructure efficiently and provide long term solutions. Supporting a complex organisation to realise the benefits that modern data engineering can bring is at the heart of the role.
As a?Data Engineer at IKEA, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our data infrastructure to support business intelligence, analytics, and decision-making processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Data ingestion and integration, including identifying and integrating data from various on-premises/cloud/hybrid sources, including internal databases, external APIs, and third-party vendors.
Develop and implement efficient and scalable processes for data extraction, loading & transformation (ELT) into our data lake, ensuring timely and accurate data processing.
Implement and optimize data models to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.
Implement data governance policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards. Enhance data security measures to protect sensitive information.
Provide subject matter expertise and operational know-how to support data product teams with conversion of data related business requirements into data architectures and technical solutions.
Document and make the operational know-how of the data infrastructure and engineering solutions work available for the IKEA ecosystem and ensure awareness around available data.
Leverage best practices in continuous integration and delivery.
Ensure cost conscious and maintainable solutions.

In this role you will report to our Analytics Management Manager within Data & Technology at IKEA Supply.
Qualifications
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 company 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. We’re doing some amazing things in IKEA Supply chain; therefore, we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception.
We believe that our new colleague should have extensive experience in designing and implementing data pipelines as well as excellent knowledge of Python, , and database scripting languages in general as well as general-purpose data handling languages. In addition, extensive experience of Azure and Databricks (ideally with certifications) as well as experience with data modelling, ELT development, and data warehousing solutions.
The ideal applicant has good communication and collaboration skills and will be a team player who takes ownership, builds cross-functional relationships with coworkers, and loves sharing knowledge. You are a curious world class problem solver who wants to keep learning in a dynamic global environment.
The applicant has a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering/science, information technology, or alternatively similar real world experience. We are looking for a person with proven experience as a data engineer (or in a similar role) with at least 5 years working knowledge.
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 here. If you are passionate about data engineering, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to contribute to the success of a global furniture retailer, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us as we continue to innovate and shape the future of our industry.
Additional information
This position is located in Älmhult/Malmö, Sweden, Warsaw, Poland or Pratteln, Switzerland. Please also note that we do only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email.
If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Alexander Funcke, Data Science Leader, [email protected], or Robert Pernetun, IKEA Supply Data & Analytics Manager, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process feel free to connect with Dan Gustafsson, [email protected], People & Culture Leader. Visa mindre

Company Description


IKEA offers well-designed, functional home furnishing and food products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. The role of IKEA Purchasing & Logistics is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions.
Category Food Logistics Services?is a part of?Supply Chain Operations (SCO)?organization with its 700 co-workers connects our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. We deliver excellent transport and logistic solutions today, tomorrow and over time by optimizing replenishment solutions, defining physical goods flow capacity needs, managing the goods flow, sourcing & developing transport & logistics capacities and leading & securing Supply Quality.
We contribute to customer satisfaction through securing customer perceived availability, delivering lowest cost over time, leading towards sustainability, and ensuring the right quality for all services.
In?Category Food Logistics Services, we are passionate about food!
We source, procure, and operate cold chain transportation, warehousing and logistics services for IKEA Food. And we are on an existing journey, building IKEA Food One Supply Chain for the future by centralizing sourcing and supply chain operations.
If you love the idea of joining a new business in Inter-IKEA, you are not afraid to venture in the unknown and are motivated by co-creation and collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders - we would love to get to know you!
We are now looking for a new Delivery Planner to join our Category Food Logistics Services Food team located in Älmhult!
Job Description


In Category Food Logistics Services, we source, procure and operate cold chain transportation, warehousing and logistics services for IKEA Food. To support our growing business development agenda, we are currently looking for a Delivery Planner to join our team in Älmhult. As Delivery Planner you will be responsible to coordinate the goods flow throughout external service providers (carriers, warehouses, third party logistics etc.), meeting the needs of business and our customers today and in the future. Through your work you will contribute to the IKEA value chain that creates better products and services at lower total costs to reach more of the many customers.

Your tasks will include:
Plan, monitor and secure the goods flow through different distribution centers.
Work in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders to secure on-time delivery and solve operational deviations as well as optimizing filling rate and equipment utilization.
Monitor shipments and in case of deviations take necessary action and inform concerned stakeholders to secure availability for our customers.
Suggest potential improvements for delivery planning and execution according to our Global Working Methods.

Support in Investigation of claim issues in the supply chain.
Qualifications


Your knowledge, skills and experiences:
To be successful in this position we believe that you have extensive knowledge of logistics capabilities, order planning and capacity planning. You will take lead in ensuring planning of orders and prioritize to fulfill customers’ needs at the lowest possible landed cost. We believe you have plenty of energy and curiosity to learn and dare to challenge people around you.
We believe that you have:
A relevant education within e.g. supply chain management, Engineering, Economics etc.
A few years of relevant working experience within food, logistics, manufacturing, or equivalent industries with good knowledge of the transport industry
The ability to engage stakeholders to co-create, collaborate and deliver results
A proactive mindset and are solution oriented.
Fluency in oral and written English.

If you on top of this have the ability to learn quickly and know how to adapt to change as well as organize your work while juggling multiple tasks, we really want to talk to you!
Additional information


Does this sound like you? Yes? Then, why not apply?
Please note that the position is based in Älmhult.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Shirley Zhang, Business Development Manager at [email protected]. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Samuel Karlsson, People & Culture Specialist at [email protected].
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and cover letter in English before the 25th of September Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, so submit your application as soon as possible.


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