At IKEA Purchasing & Logistics we buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range. By doing so at the lowest total cost, we make high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions.

Category Food Logistics Services is a part of the Supply Chain Operations (SCO) organization. With its 700 co-workers, we connect our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable and sustainable way. We are of course also passionate about food! We source, procure and operate cold chain transportation, warehousing and logistics services for IKEA Food.

Right now, we are on an existing journey, building IKEA Food One Supply Chain for the future by centralizing sourcing and supply chain operations. If you love the idea of joining a new business in Inter-IKEA, you are not afraid to venture in the unknown and are motivated by co-creation and collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders - we would love to get to know you!

We are now strengthening our team in Älmhult with Food Demand Coordinator.

As Food Demand Coordinator, you will work close with different supply functions to secure product availability for our customers by taking operational responsibility for distribution in selected markets. It is a role with great variety with a good mix of operational work, planning and working in projects.

In collaboration with Business Area Food in IKEA Range & Supply and Supply Chain partners - you will support IKEA retailers through a variety of operational tasks such as ensuring smooth range change, commercial activities as well as expansion initiatives.

You will be joining a diverse, experienced team with helpful colleagues in a growing organization. In your role you will be responsible for one or several markets, this responsibility includes:

• Being first point of contact for Retail partners in daily operations and product availability
• Leading and being responsible for Market Operations Forums
• Being responsible for order management
• Taking the lead in proactively coordinating supply chain partners to find optimum solutions to supply constraints
• Reporting on a range of KPIs, providing information to retail and supply chain partners
• Coordinating global and local sales activities and prepare for launch of new products
• Contributing to establishment of new retail units and new markets together with other supply chain partners
• Reviewing and providing input to supply chain partners to secure optimal replenishment solution

To be the right fit for this role, we believe you have:

• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, engaging way with a down-to-earth, simple tone of voice.
• Structure and ability to work well-organized
• Strong networking skills, being able to interact and form strong cross functional collaborations and partnerships
• Drive and commitment to deliver results with a business-mind, sense of solution orientation and urgency
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications with proficiency in Excel as well as some kind of ERP-system.
• A Positive mind-set, open and flexible to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• A related education background (university degree) in logistics / supply / business administration or relevant working experience
• Fluent English

This position is a full time permanent assignment located in Älmhult, Sweden, home of IKEA.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Emin Dugic at [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Emil Gretland at [email protected].  

Please note that we will interview continuously, so please send us your application, CV and cover letter in English, as soon as possible. Last day to apply is the 16th of January.