Supply Chain

re you a supply chain professional? – Then this is perfect challenge for you!
At IKEA Components we develop, source, pack and supply components, materials and IKEA retail equipment products in areas where it benefits IKEA and the IKEA customer. Our business is global and employs 1400 people based globally. During the past year IKEA Components has grown, taking on new businesses and stretching even further across IKEAs value chain. To secure that we create as much IKEA benefits as possible we hope that you want to be a part of shaping the future of Supply Chain at IKEA Components!
We are curious about the future of supply chains, are you?
Do you see yourself as someone who wants to be part of an exciting journey where we enter a new era for IKEA Components Supply Chain?
Questions like: What if… How about… how can we… should we… come naturally to you? Then keep on reading!
Job Description
Planning in Supply Chain at IKEA Components has the responsibility of creating global sales, demand and supply plans, used by multiple stakeholders to secure availability. IKEA Components has a unique role in IKEA, working with Raw Materials (e.g chemicals, paper pallet, glue, particleboard), components (e.g dowels, slides/extensions) but also equipment used in the Stores and other IKEA units, such as staff clothing, trolleys etc. Being part of securing availability is therefore critical to enable IKEA furniture sales, being able to produce & move goods, as well as IKEA being able to expand into new markets with new customer meeting points.


Our offer
You will get deep knowledge about our total IKEA value chain, including raw material and components which will create a solid base of IKEA knowledge that will benefit you throughout your IKEA career. You will get the chance to impact our ways of working and how we best perform planning. You will belong to an organization with a value driven culture where Simplicity, Cost-consciousness and Different with a meaning are key aspects in creating the IKEA spirit. In addition, you will get the chance to be involved in or lead project and assignment that will create better working conditions for yourself and your colleagues. You will join either our demand or need planning team and contribute in building a smarter, leaner and more cost-effective supply chain, enabling availability at the lowest possible cost!
Qualifications
To succeed & shine in this role
The preferable candidate has already experience from working in a complex and changing world. The successful candidate has a flare for explaining complex relationships in an easy and straightforward way.
Planning in Supply Chain is a numbers game so you will need strong analytical skills. You are a true team player and thrives in an environment where it is important to build trustful relationships with stakeholders. Your competence profile consists of :
Experience from supply chain or other relevant experience
Act proactive and taking lead in motivating and inspiring others
Ability to work with a holistic perspective, through the whole chain from supplier to customer, as well as the capability to be in the details
Open mind-set, enjoy fast paced environment and act with flexibility in ad-hoc situations
Great communication competence that can create and explain scenarios in an easy to understand manner
Experience or big interest in digital solutions and/or areas such as: analytics, Machine learning, BI-tools

Additional information
At IKEA Components you work very close with stakeholders across the total IKEA value chain and there are plenty of future opportunities for development.
We are in the middle of major changes in ways of working, driven by a new planning platform that will be implemented in a near future, giving you the chance to be part of this journey from your first day.
If you have any questions about the position please contact Supply Managers: Johan Roos, johan.roos@inter.ikea.com or Rasmus Svensson, rasmus.svensson@inter.ikea.com, about the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist Annette Scheer, annette.scheer@inter.ikea.com, +46 72 388 58 02.
We will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. So don't delay, please send us your application in English, latest 18th of May, 2022.