Solution Architect - Supply Chain Development - InControl

Company Description
Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing and food products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. Do you want to join us, enabling our vision, via technology?
Supply Chain Development (SCD) is on an exciting journey! By gathering the end-to-end supply chain development and innovation agenda into one organization, embedding management and development of processes and digital solutions into the business, we will meet the future with the right competences and business capabilities. By this we will also create the preconditions to a world class supply chain that enable IKEA to efficiently respond to the ever-changing customer needs.
Within the SCD area of Intralogistics we are responsible for establishing, leading, supporting, and developing logistics solutions for the various IKEA units that have a logistical and fulfilment component, including the development and innovation agenda of intralogistics at IKEA global. In practical terms, Intralogistics shall lead and educate in creating concepts, processes and solutions for IKEA Handling and Storage as well as to act as center of expertise for all establishments of logistics units around the globe. The organization is in strong lead towards a more mechanical and automated goods handling.
Do you get energy from influencing, interacting, and working together to deliver great business results? Then this is probably a very interesting assignment for you!


Job Description
So – what does it mean to be a Solution Architect with us? You will lead solution architecture activities within the area of InControl, where you will be driving the creation, revision and implementation of our vision and goals, according to IKEA standards and reference solution architecture. It’s about shaping ideas together, into concrete, robust and appropriate solution architectures and transition roadmaps, that achieves a fast-growing business.
We know that it can be a bumpy ride to create technical solutions and we would like you to be highly involved in securing that we have the best preconditions, by working proactively & holistically.
Further, this will be some of the tasks connected to the role;
Communicate the solution architectures and transition roadmaps to relevant internal and external stakeholders within and across organization(s). Seek understanding and agreement to ensure aligned and consistent solution implementations across IKEA.
You will be responsible for detailing IT functional and non-functional requirements, for given business requirements, in the business solution development process.
To secure, develop and review high-level design; approve low-level design of the solution; and provide guidance towards service improvements and service transition.
Ensure that the solution architecture and roadmaps comply with relevant policies, principles, rules, and standards. Align with agreed IT/OT landscape architectures, its vision and goals and transition roadmaps. Suggest changes when compliance hinders business value.
Collaborate closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders to define and improve solution architecture with learnings from the implementation and industry practices. Support stakeholders and initiatives with in-depth solution and technical expertise.
Pro-actively identify and advise on opportunities to deliver better business results (e.g. related to technology trends and players, roadmaps, customer value, cost, benefits, impact, risks, dependencies).
Handling deviations and exceptions, ensuring architecture requirements for life cycle management of products and services, perform design reviews, provide guidance for service improvements and service transition.



Qualifications
To be successful in the role as Solution Architect, we see that you have a strong interest in supply chain and intralogistics as well as in technology, digitalization, and automation. You need to have a passion for planning and leading in a global assignment and to drive and develop the business, and yourself, to deliver excellent results. Moreover, you find it easy to connect with others and have a desire to collaborate and interact with various stakeholders.
We also see that you have:
You have strong social and communication skills and are enthusiastic, driven, and structured.
Can work in an environment where the pre-conditions may change from one day to another and where we need to deliver these changes with short notice
Good understanding of digital technologies/trends, industry standards, application and infrastructure market, and digital practices with potential to benefit or impact IKEA
Extensive understanding of the technical drivers, business needs and non-functional requirements for the assigned area
Extensive understanding of the assigned technical area and inter-dependencies both within and outside the organization
Preferably good understanding of IKEA enterprise architecture framework and modelling techniques



Additional information
We offer you a position in a fast paced, truly global environment where Development and constantly being on the way is in focus! And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow together with us in an international network with future oriented projects and technical innovations. At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us!
The position is based in Älmhult, Sweden and will require some travelling.
For more information or any questions regarding this position please contact hiring manager Alexander Carlesson at alexander.carleson@inter.ikea.com and questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Olivia Swärd at Olivia.sward@inter.ikea.com
Please apply in English before 18th of December 2022. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. So don’t delay, please send us your application today.
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!