The purpose of the job is to secure excellence in total Supply Chain operational performance, and its further development, in close cooperation and alignment with all relevant supply chain stakeholders, contributing to reaching customer perceived availability at the lowest total cost.

In the assignment as Supply Operations Developer, you will take an active role in the Discontinued Execution (DISCO) process by working pro-actively on deviations, detecting potential risks, and non-compliance and identifying patterns of underperformance in phasing out discontinued IKEA products. You will work in close cooperation with various stakeholders across the IKEA supply chain and lead the execution process in the best possible way, on a regional level. As a Supply Operations Developer you are responsible for engaging relevant stakeholders and together perform root-analysis and lead corrective actions towards discontinued products.  

ALSO INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT AS A SUPPLY OPERATIONS DEVELOPER:  

• Secure operational performance in Supply Chain from end-to-end perspective within given scope, according to IKEA working methods

• Provide information with high-quality communication, being on time- and fact-based towards or stakeholders from the whole Supply Chain
   
• Follow up on execution plan, act on deviations, adapt the execution if needed and inform relevant stakeholders 
   
• Give input on improvement of current processes and ways of working to Supply Operations competence centers

TO SHINE IN THIS ROLE, WE WISH THAT:

• You find it easy to connect with others 
• You are strong in stakeholder management and can take the lead in a room 
• You have the capability to build fact-based business cases in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders and find win-win-solutions within the supply chain 
• You have excellent presentation and communication skills  
• You contribute with high energy and drive, inspiring both teammates and stakeholders 
•  You always strive to reach goals and are confident in making decisions 
• You have the IKEA culture & values close to heart

WE BELIEVE THAT: 

• You have a university degree in logistics, economics, or other relevant background 
• You have computer skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 
• Preferably you have deep knowledge of functions within IKEA Supply Chain and how they contribute to the process  
• Preferably you have deep knowledge of relevant analysis tools and working methods in the IKEA Supply Chain 

We grow with you! In regular conversations with your manager, you can explore your development and career opportunities, and we will support you on the way. We embrace making mistakes and learning from them. For us, at IKEA, that is the best way. In the role as Supply Operations Developer, you will be member of a team where sharing and learning together is a very important part of developing the business.  

Does this sound like you? Yes? Then, why not apply? 

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Rickard Malmström, Supply Operations Development Manager, [email protected] 

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Olivia Swärd, People & Culture Specialist, [email protected] 

We are looking forward to receiving your CV and cover letter in English by December 13, 2022. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, so submit your application as soon as possible.  
 
We look forward to receiving your application!  
 

ABOUT US

IKEA Purchasing and Logistics is the organization that forms a link between the factory floor and the products on IKEA store shelves. We work with 1600 Suppliers all over the world for home furnishing, transport, logistics and distribution services, components, and food.  

Supply Chain Operations (SCO) organization with its 700 co-workers connects our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. We deliver excellent transport and logistic solutions today, tomorrow and over time by optimizing replenishment solutions, defining physical goods flow capacity needs, managing the goods flow, sourcing & developing transport & logistics capacities and leading & securing supply quality.  
 
We contribute to customer satisfaction through securing customer perceived availability, delivering lowest cost over time, leading towards sustainability, and ensuring the right quality for all services. 

We are now looking for five Supply Operations Developer to join our team in Älmhult!