Solution Architect - GS1

The range is our identity and the product information is an essential part of the IKEA Concept. New technology is changing behavior 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. Are you passionate about people, data, processes, and information technology?

In this exciting journey we are now looking for a Solution Architect who wants to contribute to the development of our capabilities, working closely together with colleagues across IKEA.

As Solution Architect you will lead the architectural design of our solutions. You will work in a team of experts, project leaders, business analysts and architects supporting the implementation of the standard.  You would play a major role in translating business needs into the best possible solution and detailing them for the delivery team to understand and implement. 

 The assignment
Consulting, leading, and designing of solution and business processes re-engineering required to support the GS1 implementation.
Contributing to the analysis of master data requirements, data integration, and performing complex data mapping activities
Partnering with business team to gather necessary understanding of business objectives and processes
Focusing on identifying the underlying data issues using the right Data Quality tools
Providing information, feedback and guidance to business to support technology-related decision making
Consulting and working with development teams to determine, execute and deliver relevant solutions
To manage the overall solution design of the solution components by working with key business and IT stakeholders by utilizing best practices.
Be an ambassador for the implementation of the standard across IKEA

Please send your application – CV, motivation letter and portfolio - In English by  June 26thth 2021. 

 

 

 

 
Sounds interesting? Submit your application and motivation letter, in English, as soon as possible however not later than June 27th.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact hiring manager Sandra McKay, Sandra.mckay@inter.ikea.com

For information about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Recruiter, Jakob Bergström at +47 70-147 48 90