Demand Planner

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.
A few perks of being one of us:
• We believe in you! You get the privilege and the responsibility to lead a global assignment and contribute to the expanding IKEA Food business
• We trust you! You have the confidence and freedom to lead your assignment
and organize your time. Your well-being is our priority. A variety of
rewarding work awaits you, which you will be able to combine
alongside your hobbies or family.
• We grow with you! Use opportunities for learning and growth!
Right now we look for a new Demand Planner to join Business Area Food Logistics team,
Job Description
As a Demand Planner at Business Area Food you are turning the analysis of our DC outflow to the stores into an accurate forecast that is used to secure the availability of our products. High forecast accuracy will secure availability for our DC´s and finally to our customers around the globe.


In addition, you will predict the future outflow for new products as well as for activities. Due to low maturity in our processes, you will need to find new ways of working. One area with special focus will be the alignment of the tactical forecast and the operational forecast. Our aim is to improve our short and long term forecast accuracy and provide this information to our supply chain partners.


Being the Supply Organisation’s speaking partner with the Retail organisation, you work closely with the Sales colleagues at BA Food and have direct contact to our Retail markets as well. You will turn their input into a forecasts. You will contribute in building a smarter, slimmer and more cost-effective supply chain, enabling availability at lowest possible cost!
Qualifications
To be successful in this role we believe that you:
• Have 1-3 years of relevant experience from supply chain, ideally from retail but not a must
• Have a university degree in business/finance/logistics
• Have strong analytical skills with a problem solving approach
• Can work with a holistic perspective, through the whole chain from supplier to customer, as well as dive into fine details when needed
• Are a good excel user and are used to build reports
• Can establish long-term relationships and work through other people to get necessary information


You are motivated by problem solving and by coming up with figures and forecasts done thorough own analysis. You have good prioritization skills and can see what important right here and now. You have a positive attitude and you always look for ways to improve the business together with others. Furthermore, you can simplify complex issues and you are able to communicate your findings in a clear way to colleagues within your network. You are confident in your analysis even when being questioned, but are still flexible and open for additional input when that can have an impact on the sales in the long run. Since we are a truly international environment, you need to be fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Additional information
Sounds interesting?
The position is permanent. Please note that this position will be based in the Malmö office until 2023 September, wherefrom it will relocate to IOS in Älmhult.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Demand Planning Manager Paula Serrano at paula.serrano@inter.ikea.com; about recruitment process, please contact Aivita Grockyte at Aivita.grockyte@inter.ikea.com
We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter in English