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IKEA offers well-designed, functional home furnishings at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. The role of IKEA Purchasing & Logistics is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions.

Purchasing & Logistics Area North (PLAN) is one of 8 Purchasing & Logistics Areas in the world, and our co-workers are based in Älmhult, Dortmund, Moscow and Kaunas. PLAN consists of several functions, such as Purchasing Development, Supply Chain Operations and Supply Chain Development.

You see things a little differently. So, do we. We believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. You are a curious, self-motivated individual with a good level of organizational skills and an eye for detail, who is able to adapt to changing demands and environment. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come to be yourself with us!

About the role

It’s all about satisfied customers in our Supply Chain!

The dual study program combines both: studying and working in an international company. This program provides a theoretical education with practical phases in our company, to have concrete insights and relevant practical experience to apply what you have learned while studying. The main part of the practical phases will be in Dortmund, Germany, with the possibility to also spend time in other Sites of our Area like Moscow, Kaunas or Älmhult. In total 6 semesters will take place at the Hochschule Osnabrück at site Lingen (Ems) where you will study on Business Administration with the focus on Logistics and Supply Chain. Moreover, you have the possibility to complete the apprenticeship “Groß- & Aussenhandelskaufmann/-frau” after the 4th semester.

Please find more information related to the course of study at www.hs-osnabrück.de.

We believe you bring:

• A high interest in Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• The educational prerequisites (Abitur or Fachabitur) to start the study program
• The motivation to contribute to the success of IKEA
• The mobility to travel
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Strong communications skills
• The ability to learn quickly and to adapt to changing demands
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office

What IKEA offers you

• An international network to grow yourself and learn from others.
• A well-known employer with strong and inspiring values that offers a lot of opportunities for your individual development.
• A secure job in a fast growing environment.
• Flat hierarchy and an open atmosphere in diverse teams.
• The possibility to shape your area of responsibility. Be part of IKEA’s success by contributing and trying out new ways of working.
• A great place to work

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!

We offer you a variety of tasks with a fun, friendly, open and international team atmosphere. We also hope you want to contribute with your unique competence to IKEAs future growth!

Sounds interesting?

Submit your application online via our recruitment system SmartRecruiters as soon as possible but latest the 15.03.2022. If you have questions regarding this position, please send an email to the recruiting team via SmartRecruiters and we will come back to you.

Please, note that this role is located in Dortmund, Germany and it is expected to start in August 2022. We look forward to receiving your application IN ENGLISH. We only accept applications via our recruitment system.

Our culture and values are based on equal opportunities, and we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.

In some cases, recruitment processes may take time, so we kindly ask you to be patient in this regard.