Data Analyst

Who you are
We are looking for a Data Analyst to join us in developing new revolutionizing ways for IKEA to make strategic business decisions based on proactive performance management. We are using cutting-edge methodologies within cross-functional teams to keep IKEA leading in an exciting and fast-moving environment.
Our diverse and global team within Data & Analytics is growing even more and we would love to talk with you if you recognize yourself in some of the following:
• You consider data to be the starting point for solving (almost) any business problem, and you are passionate about the possibilities of data & analytics
• Love to dig deep into data, apply advanced visualization tools and to tell compelling data stories to non-technical stakeholders
• Are passionate about applying a scientific mindset to solve business problems and to guide product development using experimentation, statistics and statistical modelling
• Enjoy applying your knowledge in SQL and programming (e.g. in Python) to work with large datasets
• Able to perform work with a balanced trade-off between care and speed, in rapidly validated learning cycles to optimize performance in the long term
• A team player who takes ownership, builds cross-functional relationships and loves sharing knowledge with more junior team members
• Are a curious world-class problem solver who wants to keep learning!
• Have at least 3 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Web Analyst or similar
• Preferably an educational background in applied mathematics, computer science, data science, engineering or equivalent (MS or equivalent)
• Experience in applying Bayesian statistics and market mix modelling is a strong bonus (but not a hard requirement)
This is our wish list! If you don’t recognize yourself in all these points, you might still be an excellent candidate for the role. We like to think long-term and invest in people’s development together with us.
At IKEA, you’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Our different views, backgrounds, and personalities make us better understand our customers, give us more fun at work and spark more and better ideas. Perhaps your unique take on something could lead to a great idea that creates a better everyday life for the many people.
What you'll be doing day to day
You’ll lead the transformation of IKEA into a more data-driven company by extracting and sharing insights from data that reinforce, alter, or largely impact decisions on business and product strategy, leading to a better experience for our customers. You’ll apply the latest principles of data storytelling by combining data, narrative and visuals to drive change.
For example, we are developing metrics, models, dashboards and tools to answer questions like:
• How do we measure, understand, and drive business performance across the P&L?
• How will extraordinary events like a pandemic affect our sales and operations? How should we react?
• Where should we open the next IKEA store to become more accessible to the many people?
• What will the IKEA store of tomorrow look like?
• How do we stay profitable while changing store formats, omnichannel customer journeys and distribution methods?
• How do we get the most out of our commercial activities?
• How can we use data and analytics to enhance cost-consciousness in all our markets?
• How can we optimally distribute budget into our operations and developments?
• How can we help top management with advanced analytics to steer the enterprise for optimal value creation?
And perhaps you have your own ideas on problems to solve? We are on a journey towards becoming a data-driven company and you will have the opportunity to help shape our path, based on your knowledge and experience.
Our team within IKEA
You will work in Data & Analytics together with other Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Stewards and Data Architects. Together you will be joining cross-functional product teams consisting of colleagues from Technology, Product and Design from the Business Support domain. All of you together will be creating the best solutions to support strategic enterprise decisions, financial forecasting and business planning.
IKEA has long been a global leader in home furnishing. We are proud of our vision to improve the everyday life of the many people. But our industry is quickly changing, and we need to adapt to stay competitive. To facilitate our digital growth ambition, we are working in different locations worldwide. The home office for this role will be Malmö, Sweden, but we act as one global team and work together on global solutions.
We see so many opportunities for what we can accomplish and have the ambition to be a world-class team. At the same time, we believe that our work is not just about solving business problems, but also about learning and having fun together.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
• Work on exciting problems as described above, and you are encouraged to spot new opportunities or to collaborate with Data & Analytics colleagues in other specialist teams
• Opportunities to have global impact with your work
• Flexible and modern tools: we deploy on Google Cloud Platform and we use a lot of open-source tools across the board
• Your choice between Mac and Windows
• A team of great colleagues to learn with and from (with world-class experience across all aspects of Data & Analytics)
• Continuous learning (we aim to spend 20% of our working time on learning)
• Flexible, sustainable and friendly working environment in a truly value-based company
• Fantastic career opportunities in a large global organization, with a servant leadership style and lots of possibilities to take ownership
• Relocation support where applicable
Apply now!
Does this sound like your next challenge? IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global workplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
Please apply with your application in English. Note that we cannot process any applications through email.
We will be interviewing continuously and are looking forward to hearing from you!