Logistic Developer

In Purchasing Development, our assignment goes hand in hand with the IKEA Business Idea, created 75 years ago, as we are responsible to produce the wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. Affordability, accessibility, sustainability and quality are our main priorities.
We develop and execute sourcing strategies and thus meet the supply markets/industries in 6 different Category Areas. We are a true global organization with 1300 co-workers placed in 27 different locations, close to the suppliers and the market.
Within the Logistics function in the Purchasing Development, we focus on the following:
Leading logistics development and contributing to value chain development with a total cost approach
Leading supplier capacity planning agenda in a proactive way to secure the foundation
Leading logistics competence development agenda to meet business needs.

Right now, we are looking for Logistics Developer (to be based either in Älmhult, Sweden or in Warsaw, Poland) to join us on this journey.
Job Description
As Logistics Developer your task is to work together with the Purchase Development Logistics matrix in projects that will contribute to secure high and stable availability at the lowest cost and deliver to the total value chain.
You will also join initiatives delivering new concepts / tools / WoW supporting the Logistics matrix in transformation towards new global Supply Chain requirements and IKEAs new organizational set up in Supply Chain. You will inspire, empower and support the Logistics matrix co-workers to perform to the best of their abilities and continuously develop in their assignments.
More specifically, you will:
Be a part of development of processes, tools ,concepts and WoW bringing in the Purchasing perspective while securing the best overall solution for total IKEA (for example :cooperation with Supply Chain Development to develop processes and WoW reflecting new Supply Chain requirements)
Represent Purchase Development Logistics matrix in different forums / initiatives initiated by Supply Chain stakeholders
Lead creation of analysis to support fact-based decisions in the Logistics Matrix
Be business owner / speaking partner to Business Navigation regarding cost related developments, tools etc.
Be responsible for creating an aligned view with other SC stakeholders on what are the common KPIs throughout the whole SC driving the performance in logistics
Support the Purchasing Development with Logistics Analytics and business conclusions
Develop an expertise to support the Business Teams in practical usage of tools and apps (how do I practically use the available tools?)

In this role, you will report to Purchasing Development Logistics Manager Ewelina Taylor.
Qualifications
We are looking for you who is eager to be part of leading and developing business and people. You get energized by continuously looking for improvement here and now and creating new innovative solutions for the future. This through building trustful partnerships with many stakeholders to reach common goals.
You also have general interest in Purchasing and Logistics with a desire to contribute to the development of IKEA business. You enjoy working with facts and figures, being able to create a big picture as well as to zoom into the details.
You have very good knowledge of the value chain and deep knowledge of logistics end-to-end and knowledge of supply chain cost drivers from raw material to customer. You also have good understanding of IKEA Purchasing Manual, IKEA Purchasing Year Cycle and the Governance Structure and IKEA ways or working. Preferably you know the KPIs and system landscape within certain parts of Ikea Supply Chain.
You lead business with a holistic view, combining working on a strategic / operational / and tactical level and you always act with Customer, Supplier, Total IKEA and Total Cost Development in mind. You identify and capture business opportunities and deliver results, while inspiring and developing people around you – you are a strong trust and relationship builder with great communication skills.
Additional information
This position is located either in Älmhult, Sweden or in Warsaw, Poland.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the Hiring Manager Ewelina Taylor, ewelina.taylor@inter.ikea.com.
For questions about the recruitment process, please contact P&C Recruiter Annette Scheer, annette.scheer@inter.ikea.com +46 72 388 58 02
Please submit both your CV and motivation letter in English latest by 10th of June, 2022 and tell us why you would be a good fit.