Trainee - Process Developer

Hej Process Developer, Questioning everything? IKEA has the perfect job for you.
Are you ready to touch lives and living rooms all over the world? IKEA is looking for a Process Developer trainee who isn't afraid to think outside the box. Working with us is all about adding value, playfully challenging everything, and finding new ways to improve lives.
At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We like to break things (like rules) and make things (like planet-friendly plant balls). We dare to try, and we dare to fail. And above all else, we are driven by our shared vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people. If our culture speaks to your heart, we would love to hear from you!
Job Description


What we would like you to bring to the table
As a Process Developer trainee, you will be a part of creating solutions that explore and define business needs and the rationale for change and recommend solutions that deliver business value.
You create sustainable customer value, growth and profitability for IKEA by leading and contributing to the company processes development; how we work, lead and organize, with process orientation as the starting point. You Identify and propose process/sub process design and/or improvement initiatives and prepare basis for decisions. Furthermore, you gather, understand and analyse business benefit of identified process improvement potentials.

In addition to the work assignment, we also offer a unique opportunity with a one-year onboarding program together with other trainees in different roles and countries across IKEA, aiming to give you the best possible start in your IKEA journey. In the trainee program you will be able to get a deeper understanding of the IKEA value chain, business processes, tech challenges and opportunities, our culture and values and more.
Why join us?
At IKEA, you become part of a team committed to making a positive impact. We are all in on equality inclusion, with curiosity driving our efforts to find better ways to do things. We foster a nurturing and flexible environment that supports your well-being and professional development, ensuring we all grow together.
We will also offer you a great career adventure where you shape your career journey at IKEA! With chances to work in different roles and countries, supported by our fun internal training programs and personalized growth plans, almost anything is possible.
Join more than 200.000 colleagues that all share one purpose. Making people feel at home.
Qualifications


What kind of co-worker are we looking for?
We’re searching for someone who thrives in finding better ways to get things done. Someone that can learn fast about IKEA’s complexity and can support to improve our ways of doing things. Someone that is not scared of intellectual challenges and who has strong communicative and social skills. A co-worker who is passionate about the wellbeing of our planet and considers equal opportunities for everyone, a no-brainer. Someone who enjoys collaboration and celebrates personal and professional growth.
Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate for this role:
Educational background within Engineering, Business Administration, Behavioral Science or equivalent and/or 1 - 3 years of work experience in the field (preferably experience of working in Strategic Consulting firm)
Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail.
Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions.
Comfortable working in dynamic environments with different projects for you to work on.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and a second language.
Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environments.
A wish to grow with IKEA and to help millions of people look forward to going home

Additional information


Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
At this point you might sit with some questions and if you are curious to know more, we are happy to support you! For questions regarding the recruitment process, connect with Olivia Swärd
P&C Specialist (Recruiter) at Olivia.sward@inter.ikea.com.

Please attach both CV and motivational letter. Last day of application for this position: 17 September 2024. And don’t worry, your application won’t disappear into cyberspace. We promise to get back to you within 30 days after the final day of application. We expect a high amount of applications for this position. We promise that your application will get the careful consideration you deserve and would already now like to thank you for your patience and availability throughout the recruitment process!
We will look forward to welcoming you to start with us! The latest start date for the Trainee Program will be 15 January 2025, with the possibility to start sooner.
Please note, we will not offer relocation support for this position.
Eager to turn tech dreams into everyday moments? Apply now and explore the opportunities that await you!