Food Demand Coordinator

At IKEA Purchasing & Logistics we buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range. By doing so at the lowest total cost, we make high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions.

Category Food Logistics Services is a part of the Supply Chain Operations (SCO) organization. With its 700 co-workers, we connect our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. We are of course also passionate about food! We source, procure, and operate cold chain transportation, warehousing, and logistics services for IKEA Food.

Right now, we are on an exciting journey, building IKEA Food One Supply Chain for the future by centralizing sourcing and supply chain operations. If you love the idea of joining a new business in Inter-IKEA, you are not afraid to venture in the unknown and are motivated by co-creation and collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders - we would love to get to know you!

We are now strengthening our team in Älmhult with Food Demand Coordinator.

As Food Demand Coordinator, you will work close with different supply functions to secure product availability for our customers by taking operational responsibility for distribution in selected markets. It is a role with great variety; a good mix of operational work, planning and involvement in development projects.

In collaboration with Business Area Food in IKEA Range & Supply and Supply Chain partners - you will support IKEA retailers through a variety of operational tasks such as ensuring smooth range change, commercial activities as well as expansion initiatives.

You will be joining a diverse, experienced team with helpful colleagues in a growing organization. In your role you will be responsible for one or several markets, this responsibility includes:
Being first point of contact for Retail partners in daily operations and product availability
Leading and being responsible for Market Operations Forums
Being responsible for order management
Taking the lead in proactively coordinating supply chain partners to find optimum solutions to supply constraints
Reporting on a range of KPIs, providing information to retail and supply chain partners
Coordinating global and local sales activities and prepare for launch of new products
Contributing to establishment of new retail units and new markets together with other supply chain partners
Reviewing and providing input to supply chain partners to secure optimal replenishment solution


This position is a full-time permanent assignment located in Älmhult, Sweden, home of IKEA.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Ulrika Karmestål-Cheniere at ulrika.karmestal@inter.ikea.com

Please note that we will interview continuously, so please send us your application, CV and cover letter in English, as soon as possible. Last day to apply is the 31st of March 2022.