Demand Planner

Would you like to be part of creating a better everyday life for the many people? By developing affordable products and solutions for people all around the world? Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden and here the IKEA range is developed based on the Democratic Design process, and made available to stores and customers across the world.

Right now we are looking for a Demand Planner to join us in IKEA of Sweden!

As a Demand Planner you will be responsible of predicting the customers buying behaviour and demand for IKEA products on a global level. You will get a chance to utilize your analytical and communicative skills to improve our forecast from the start of a product development all the way to the customer. By joining IKEA of Sweden you will understand and learn how home furnishing products are developed to meet our customers and create a better everyday life for the many people. You will get deep knowledge about our development process and our strategy, and create a solid base of IKEA knowledge that will benefit you throughout your IKEA career. On top of that, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team, where each co-worker is valued and respected. You will belong to an organisation with a value driven culture where Simplicity, Cost-consciousness and Different with a meaning are key components in creating the IKEA spirit.

And what do we offer you in this assignment?
You will act as the link between Sales and Supply, turning in depth analysis of our sales history into an accurate forecast that is used to secure the availability of our products to our customers around the globe. In addition, being the Supply Organisation’s speaking partner with the Retail organisation, you will turn global and national sales plans into product level forecasts by predicting when, where and in what quantities the products will be sold in the Customer Meeting Points. You will contribute in building a smarter, slimmer and more cost-effective supply chain, enabling availability at the lowest possible cost!
The position is placed in Älmhult, Sweden. If you are having questions regarding the process contact Recruitment Specialist Maria Fröberg Larsson maria.froberg.larsson1@inter.ikea.com. Due to summer vacation we are slow to reply.  Please send us your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English.

Last day for application is August 22nd. Please note that we are working with continuous selection in this process and may eventually close down the ad earlier than stated. 

GROWING TOGETHER IKEA of Sweden is 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. 

 

 
If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, reach out to People and Culture Recruiter Aivita Grockyte at aivita.grockyte@inter.ikea.com.

Kindly send us your application in English as soon as possible as we will recruiting continuously, latest on 9th August 2021

Please notify that the recruitment timeline might be delayed due to the vacation period.We thank you for your patience and await your application!