Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people. You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?” We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.

As a Business Analyst you will be an active business partner by supporting different business units within IKEA Supply. You will, together with the Data & Analytics team, set the process on how to make data product accessible for the many people. Supporting the business to convert complex and large data sets into to actionable insights.

More specifically, in this role you will be accountable for:  

• Lead and work closely together with peers across the totality of Inter IKEA and across IKEA to strengthen and contribute to a strong and relevant IKEA franchise offer. 
• Contribute to the development of business analytical approaches and business information tools, actively engage in relevant matrix & networks
• Simplify and automatize standard processes to enable our business partners and ourselves to be more efficient in analysis, conclusions and challenge & support
• Act as an ambassador for a performance culture, works to enhance business understanding in the unit.
• Drive continuous improvement, collaboration and knowledge sharing of methodologies, tools and materials across the IKEA Data and Analytics Community.

In this role you will report to our Data & Analytics Manager in Data & Technology at IKEA Supply. You can find more information about our digital journey at Technology and Digital Career Hub at IKEA

Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board! 

We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things. 

We’re doing some amazing things in IKEA Supply chain; therefore we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception.  

We are making movements to develop IKEA by bringing in passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. You are inspired and energised by the possibilities and opportunities that digital and information technology brings to enable, transform and break new grounds, always with the user’s best interest in mind. You also share our values striving always for simplicity and togetherness.

You have some years of working experience from data analysis, where you´ve derived conclusions and consequences out of information and have helped the organisation to make new insights and better decisions. Of course, your analytical skills are excellent and you are able to see the big picture as well as the details and can structure information in a good way.

• Experience in business analysis, requirements engineering process and configuration management.
• Ability to understand the end-user’s everyday life at work and good at reading between the lines, i.e. challenge and identify business needs and have the ability to see what’s hidden in the requirements.
• How to present business information in a simple way 
• Good understanding of project and software lifecycle management, and knowledge in modern development techniques such as SRUM and DevOps.
• Good at facilitating, planning and managing workshops and activities.
• Willingness to always strive for improvement and to have great motivation to learn new things.
• Good knowledge of IT and digital organizations, strategies and working methods
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics or corresponding knowledge
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

You are a big fan of home furnishing and enjoy building a purposeful business by creating engaging and trustful relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and business partners. As a person you are appreciated for collaborative spirit and how you lead with strong focus on both technology and people. You create impact and inspiration regardless of function or formal reporting lines.  

The IKEA culture and values are crucial for our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it’s important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding our values and life at IKEA on our website www.ikea.com or just watch this video: https://bit.ly/ikea-what-if  

Questions & Support? Let’s connect.

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Robert Pernetun, IKEA Supply Data & Analytics manager, [email protected]
 
This position is located either in Älmhult, Sweden or Pratteln, Switzerland. Please also note that we do only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email. We look forward to receiving your application at the latest January 31st, 2022.

You might have some questions about the recruitment process, and we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to connect with the People & Culture Leader Dan Gustafsson at [email protected]

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