Communication Project & Production Leader

At IKEA we are guided by our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. This demands we need to dare to try new things and do them a bit differently.Communication is a vital part of our business. None of our innovations nor our home furnishing solutions would come to life without communication. When people are inspired, motivated and passionate about what they do, business can be really successful. This is where you come in!

We are now looking for a Communication Project & Production Leader with passion for inspiring others through communication. Someone who has a holistic perspective and are able to juggle many tasks at the same time. 

Purchasing & Logistics Area is one of six organisational units under IKEA Supply, which is one of the core businesses of Inter IKEA Group.We offer you a position in a fast paced environment with a lot of different work tasks in a fun, friendly and highly competent team. The communication team within Purchasing & Logistics Areas includes communicators in the different regions, from Americas to East Asia. As Communication Project & Production leader you will be part of the global team, supporting in the region where you are based but also global projects that are common for all Purchasing & Logistics Areas.

As Communication Project & Production Leader you are responsible for the creation and production of identified communication activities/projects. Supporting the business where needed in projects, or running business to secure delivery of high quality communication in time. In brief you will:
Contribute to holistic communication within the Purchasing & Logistics Areas. You will work with local, regional as well as global communication initiatives.
Be responsible for leading, planning and following up communication projects, including creation and production of communication plans and material.
Make strategic messages clear, simple and understandable to the target group through inspiring communication.
Enable others to lead with communication through coaching and trainings and by offering planning and communication support.
Participate and contribute to relevant networks and cross-functional assignments.   


The position is located in Älmhult, Sweden, Please apply in English before 7th October 2020. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. So don’t delay, please send us your application today.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Elisabeth Altin , Communication Manager for Global Purchasing & Logistics Areas at Elisabeth.altin@inter.ikea.com. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process, please contact Helena Sjölander, People & Culture Generalist at Helena.sjolander@inter.ikea.com We look forward to receiving your application! (In English)