Demand Planner

Do you want to be a part of accelerating innovations that make a difference in life at home and for our planet?
Welcome to Range & Product Innovation - a team of people determined to solve the big problems, and making the small things happen that are meaningful for the many! Innovation Deployment is one of our capability areas, responsible for fast lane testing of new innovations directly with customers/relevant partners, e.g. by launching small scale productions into selected markets for complete verification and validation. We also support with deployment of business-critical projects that falls outside of running business.
Innovation Deployment has an exciting future ahead and a packed Deployment project portfolio. We are people that dare to test and try new things, strive for simplicity and are constantly on the way. Are you that person too? If yes, you would fit well in our team!
• Being responsible for several deployments from a supply perspective
• Securing the quality of the demand forecasts of the articles
• Evaluate, choose and implement optimal order methods for the respective deployments and the articles within the activities
• Secure that all activity articles are sales started with 100% precision
• Work with handovers to HFB when the deployments are successful
• Implementing and continue to develop the supply strategy for Innovation Deployment
• Identify potential overstock and out-of-stock situations and take preventative actions
• Work close together with Retail, category, HFB ́s and other stakeholders to constantly develop ways of working
Is this your next challenge?
To be successful in the role, we believe that you have broad experience from different parts of the supply chain, especially a successful history as Need Planner and ideally also Demand planner.
As a person you are analytical and well structured with a holistic view. You can work independently and make well-founded decisions and you take pride in delivering results according to time plans and deadlines. You are a true team-player who enjoys being part of a fast paced and dynamic work environment. We need a person with a strong drive and problem-solving approach, able to handle both small and big issues, work with multiple tasks and set priorities.
You should be a strong communicator with a high level of energy in motivating and inspiring others. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. To be successful in this role it is also important to be able to build relations within IKEA and with external partners. Your networking skills will come handy.

Additional information
Kindly Submit your application with CV and motivation letter in English, no later than 4th of September. Note that the recruitment is an ongoing process and might close earlier.
For more information about the position, please contact Patrik Bolin on patrik.bolin@inter.ikea.com and any information about the recruitment process, please contact Nichole Syjueco via nichole.syjueco@inter.ikea.com
We look forward to receiving your application!
Älmhult is the home of IKEA of Sweden. Here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. IKEA is built on a culture of entrepreneurship and has throughout our nearly 80-year long history been known for being a challenger and thinking differently. It is part of our cultural DNA to never settle but to find new and better ways forward. Innovation and entrepreneurship will be key in developing IKEA also for the future – to create a better everyday life for the many people also in the decades to come.