Demand Planner

2 days ago

Älmhults Kommun, Sweden IKEA Full time

Job Description

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

IKEA Components is looking for a Demand Planner for Retail Equipment

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 across the globe. During the past year, IKEA Components has grown, taking on new businesses and stretching even further across IKEA's 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

As Demand Planner for Retail Equipment at IKEA Components, you are highly involved in creating sustainable customer value for IKEA by leading and securing availability at the lowest total cost for our products and optimizing utilization of the range. Working in demand planning at IKEA Components, we have the responsibility of creating global demand, used by multiple stakeholders to secure availability. IKEA Components has a unique role in IKEA, developing and supplying retail 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 product sales, 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 materials 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 being 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 projects and assignments that will create better working conditions for yourself and your colleagues. You will join either our demand or need planning team and contribute to building a smarter, leaner, and more cost-effective supply chain, enabling availability at the lowest possible cost

To succeed & shine we see:

  • Experience from supply chain or other relevant experience.
  • Self-driven and take lead/actions on topics, engaging others in the process.
  • 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-minded, enjoy fast-paced environment, and act with flexibility in ad-hoc situations.
  • Great communicator that can construct and explain scenarios in an easy-to-understand manner.
  • Experience or strong interest in digital solutions and/or areas such as: analytics, machine learning, BI tools.

At IKEA Components, you work very closely 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 the near future, giving you the chance to be part of this journey from day one.

Is this what you are looking for?

Does this sound like your next challenge?

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 March 31st 2025. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:

  • Can you give an example of a high-pressure situation you navigated successfully?
  • Can you provide an example of how you used data analysis to solve a complex problem or improve a process?
  • Can you provide an example of a successful cross-functional initiative you led or participated in and the role you played? What were your main learnings?

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist Christina Appelqvist +46-766-113408.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Recruiting manager Pamela Brageman, +46-708-343940.

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Management and Manufacturing
Industries
  • Retail

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