Team Manager

Company Description


The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. A big mission which requires people with big passion. Come join us in this journey and let’s make the world better together!
Are you curious and passionate about contributing to the development of supply chain and people? Do you get energy from influencing, interacting, and working together with stakeholders to deliver great business results?
If so, come and join us!
At Supply Chain Operations we connect our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable and sustainable way. We lead, plan and execute the supply of IKEA products between suppliers and retailers. We contribute to customer satisfaction through securing customer perceived availability, delivering lowest cost over time, leading towards sustainability and ensuring the right quality for all services.
Job Description


We are now looking for two Team Managers (temporary assignment from 1st Feb to 31st Aug 2025 and 1st Feb 2025 to 1st Feb 2026) that will lead a team of Need Planners in taking full responsibility for Service Level, Inventory level and the stock structure in their assigned range.
As Team Manager you will, among other assignments:
Contribute to developing competences: Identify needs and build competence plans to meet the short- and long-term business needs
Lead by example, coaching and motivating your team and co-workers
Take the lead within Sales & Supply Planning and collaborate with all value chain partners to secure agreed service levels at lowest total cost
Secure and support in implementing common and new ways of working and collaborate with stakeholders within IKEA value chain

Qualifications


You are highly motivated to lead business through people; collaborate and interact with different stakeholders. Naturally so! As business in IKEA is done through people. You are a strong businessperson with a passion for supply chain planning, logistics and leading a global assignment.
You have proven experience and knowledge in:
Leading business through people by demonstrating leadership capabilities and always with IKEA values close to heart
Academic degree within supply, economic, engineering or corresponding experience
Delivering results through involvement and engagement of stakeholders
Building trust and relationships in business
Capability to inspire and create sense of togetherness, belonging and trust within a team
Clear communication and by this build trust and relationships
Strong knowledge of IKEA leadership and team dynamics
Knowledge of Sales Planning and Product development process

We offer you a position in a fast paced, truly global environment where development and constantly being on the way is in focus!
Additional information


These are two temporary assignment from 1st Feb to 31st Aug 2025 and 1st Feb 2025 to 1st Feb 2026. The positions are based in Älmhult, Sweden.


If this sounds like an environment you could enjoy working in, please send your CV and Cover Letter (in English) via our recruitment system Smart Recruiters no later than 2024-12-19.


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 candidate.


For further information about the role please contact Need Planning Manager ulrika.folkesson@inter.ikea.com. For questions about the recruitment process feel free to contact P&C Recruiter Samuel.karlsson@inter.ikea.com.