The assignment Is temporary until December 2021. For the right candidate there can be good be possibilities for prolongation or permanent contract after December 2021.

About you

As a person you have strong communication and negotiating skills. You are analytical and are able to analyze data and information. You are used to work extensively in computer systems. Further you are driven and enjoy working for new solutions and to optimize the existing ones. In return we can offer you an exciting and challenging position within an international company. Many opportunities to further develop for the right person. We hope you would like to contribute with you unique competence for IKEA’s future.

About the job

A Supply Planner is the link between IKEA Components and its suppliers on all operational and logistic issues. The Supply Planner ensures that the agreed business setups are followed, updated and improved to secure the highest level of product availability for IKEA's customers with the lowest total Supply Chain cost. A Supply Planner within IKEA Components Purchasing works in a material-oriented team, in close co-operation with the Business Developer and the Technician.

About the assignment

• Manages or performs procurement and supply and logistics work for materials and finished goods, or products for resale including two or more of the following: •Procurement •Demand/Inventory/Production Planning & Control •Warehousing, Distribution & Transportation •International Trade

At this level, the co-worker applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency:
• Works independently with some supervision from (senior) co-workers.
• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices

About the company

The task of IKEA Components within IKEA is to pursue the development of future unique and customer-friendly solutions within fittings and components to the IKEA range. We create substantial cost and quality benefits for IKEA in our development and trade of raw materials, components and fittings. IKEA Components is part of the IKEA group and shares the IKEA vision and values. Our business is global and employs 1300 people based in Sweden, Slovakia and China. Through co-operation with IKEA Purchasing Offices, we are also represented at several other sites around the world.

Working Location is either in Shanghai or Shenzhen.