Project Leader GS1 (with supplying experience) - IPIM

The range is our identity and the product information is an essential part of the IKEA Concept. New technology is changing behaviour and the demands for new ways to interact and share real-time insights are essential for continuous growth. IKEA Product Information Management Programme is one part of our digital transformation journey towards creating success for IKEA. The purpose of the programme is to create a connected flow for product information across our value chain to enable business movements supporting IKEA into the future.

GS1 has been identified as one of the change drivers to enable a connected flow of product information, connecting identifiers with the product-, part- and sales structures. GS1 will support IKEA to enable traceability, as well as the ability to connect with our many partners across the value chain. In this exciting journey we are now looking for a Project Leader who wants to lead the development of our capabilities, becoming experts on GS1 at IKEA working closely together with colleagues across IKEA.

In this role you will be leading the development and implementation of capabilities to enable the connection of data across the value chain. As project leader you will be responsible for one or several initiatives to implement parts of the GS1 standard. You will work together with a team of experts, BA and solution architects to continuously find better ways of working within the areas of identify capture and share product information. Besides leading an initiative you will be an ambassador of the GS1 standard, continuously sharing your knowledge at IKEA, finding opportunities with our business colleagues. Along the journey you will become a GS1 expert developing IKEA for the future. You are delivery oriented and visionary, have a strong passion around product information and experience from supplying.

Sounds interesting? Submit your application, in English, as soon as possible however not later than February 21st. Note that we will be interviewing candidates continuously and might close the listing before the final date.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact hiring manager Sandra McKay Ferrario, at +46 73-232 19 91

For information about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Recruiter, Jakob Bergström at +46 70-147 48 90