Arbetsbeskrivning

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!

In Supply Chain we continuously look for ways to strengthen our availability agenda, while taking costs out. In this role, you take lead for supply chain network optimization activities in IKEA Components, stretching from our suppliers, direct or via our operational units towards our buyers globally. From data analysis, we continuously are curios to identify opportunities to optimize and automate processes connected with our Supply Chain scope. In Supply Chain Development, we simulate supply chain performance & impact through advanced analytics & simulation, identifying risks and perform scenarios. We work together with different stakeholders to achieve agreed availability at lowest possible cost.

We are now looking for a Supply Chain Developer. If you get energy from influencing, interacting and working together to deliver great business results, this is probably a very interesting assignment for you!

As Supply Chain Developer, you will amongst others:

· Lead development & optimization in IKEA Components Supply Chain network, in close collaboration with Inter IKEA Design team.

· Contribute to cost out and increased availability by optimization across our total network, including suppliers, our operations, stock locations and optimization of routes in our end-to-end network to our buyers.

· Lead Business analyses, risk assessment, scenario planning and draw conclusions to support the right business decision and identification and prioritization of our development areas.

· Continuously identify opportunities to generate more business value for IKEA

· Optimize and automate tasks connected with our Supply Chain scope.

· Contribute in the work to identify and ensure development from a business perspective based on our business plan direction, gap identification between here and now and our wished position.

· Ensure stakeholder management towards our many stakeholders across Supply & IKEA Components·

Qualifications

As a person you have a passion for data, analysis and project leading in a global assignment. You get motivated by driving development of the business and do that together with others, to improve the total result. You get inspired by collaborating and using your communication skills. You like to develop business as well building trustful relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

You have proven experience/knowledge and motivation in:

• Supply Chain and world trade.
• Project leadership & Business Case creation
• Understanding of Supply Chain related processes, tools and systems
• Solving problems through creative mindset
• Investigate problems and propose resolutions
• Background/experience working with supply chain design & optimization
• Sharing knowledge, hosting workshops, promote best practice

Additional benefit:

• Able to prioritize and sense of urgency
• Ability to work operational and tactical level
• Mindset of helping people and business
• Experience with Power BI and/or Design/optimization or similar tools is merit.

Additional Information

This is a permanent position based in Älmhult, Sweden.

To simplify and have good speed in the recruitment process, you apply for the role by uploading your CV (in English) in Smart Recruiters, including your answers to these two questions:

• What do you believe is your contribution to this position?
• What values and strengths will come through in your everyday work?

Please keep your answers short and concise. For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Christina Appelqvist, +46-766-113408

We look forward to receiving your application and will be interviewed continuously, so please submit your application as soon as possible but no later than June 29th

We look forward to getting to know you soon!