IKEA Data & Technology 

We are on a journey to transform our digital capabilities by embracing the opportunities from data & technology and integrating them into the business.  

To be able to develop IKEA as an even more affordable, sustainable, and accessible home furnishing retailer in an omnichannel environment, we need to bring people, processes, data, and technology closer together.  

IKEA Information Management (IM) department has the assignment to create value and enable business movements by providing knowledge and support to gain maximum business value from information across the IKEA value chain.  

To establish and implement the framework, set the standard, methods, and policies for working with information by co-creating, together with our different businesses' clear governance, ways of working and methods for managing information.  

As a Master Data specialist, you will support the organization in leveraging information and data. Your main assignment will be the food area that partly operates unique solutions with a big focus on reliable and compliant data across the value chain. 

In this role, you will 

• Support the development and roll-out of Master Data Management (MDM) practices across a complex organization. 
• Work and communicate closely with colleagues, enabling them to work smarter and more efficiently with the help of MDM. 
• Support the creation and maintenance of an MDM network across IKEA. 
• Drive continuous improvement, collaboration and knowledge sharing of methodologies, tools, and materials across the IKEA MDM community. 
• Ensure consistency by supporting the use of relevant development techniques, digital frameworks, and best practices. 

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have 

• 3+ years' experience within the Master Data field, especially in driving and expanding the use of modern Master Data practices, strategies, and technical tools. 
• Ability to make the benefits of effective MDM understood and embraced by both technical and non-technical co-workers. 
• Good understanding of business development from complex organizations. 
• Good communication, collaboration skills, networking skill, and building relationships across a complex organization. 

It will be great if you also have 

• Relevant background in statistics, physics, mathematics, econometrics, computer science, or related. 

At IKEA, we share values striving always for simplicity and togetherness. If that sounds like you, come and join us! Together we can do great things. 

This role is a full-time position based in the Älmhult office. The last day for application will be on 24th April, we will continuously interview candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Hiring Manager [email protected], and for questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact People & Culture Recruiter via [email protected].  

About Inter IKEA Group 

Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, supply and certain industry activities. 

IKEA of Sweden, or IoS, is responsible for developing the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers all over the world. IoS is based in Älmhult – the heart of IKEA and the center of IKEA range development.