Demand Planner

Job Description

We are curious about the future of supply chains, are you?

IKEA Components is looking for a demand planner

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!

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?

Do questions like: What if… How about… how can we… should we…

come naturally to you? Then keep reading!

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.

 What do we offer you in this assignment?
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!

To succeed & shine we see:
The preferable candidate has 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 thrive in an environment where it is important to build trustful relationships with stakeholders. We also see that you:

• Have experience from supply chain or other relevant experience.
• Are self-driven and take lead /actions on topics, engaging others in the process.
• can work with a holistic perspective, through the whole chain from supplier to customer, as well as the capability to be in the details
• are open-minded, enjoy fast paced environment and act with flexibility in ad-hoc situations
• are a great communicator that can construct and explain scenarios in an easy-to-understand manner.
• have experience or big interest in digital solutions and/or areas such as: analytics, Machine learning, BI tools.

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 day 1.

Is this what you are looking for?

Does this sound like your next challenge?

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following three questions – in English, no later than October 7th 2024 2024. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:

1.Can you give an example of a high-pressure situation you navigated successfully?"

2.Can you provide an example of how you used data analysis to solve a complex problem or improve a process?

3.Can you provide an example of a successful cross-functional initiative you led or participated in and the role you played? What was your main learnings?

If you have any questions about the position please contact Supply Chain Manager: Christian Liljedahl, [email protected], about the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist Christina Appelqvist +46-766-113408