At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. More so we like to make things, like music-playing lamps, and beds disguised as sofas, even plantballs that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. This has been keeping our co-workers going for over 75 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more to look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us?

In Category Food Logistics Services, we secure storage, handling and delivery of IKEA Food products in an integrated, automated and modern supply chain that safely reaches the many people. Always with the lowest cost, highest quality and a positive impact on people and planet.

We are now looking for a Logistics Service Provider Operations Developer to join our Category Food Logistics Services (Food) team located in Älmhult. 

Please note that this is a temporary position for 18 months.  

We named this job Service Provider Operations Developer. Internally the role is known as SPOD. Yes, we know, we are much better at naming our products. 😉 But behind this name you will find an exciting job!

As Service Provider Operations Developer, you will:

• be responsible for the operational performance of our cold chain logistics service providers in a certain region
• Together with your colleagues, be responsible for the commercial, supply operations, quality and sustainability aspects, to continuously develop our food logistics capacities and service level.
• Analyze trade lanes and decide on the journey of our IKEA food products from their producers to our customers.
• Work in an international dimension as you will have daily interaction with other SPODs in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Americas, and with various internal and external stakeholders around the world.

Your decisions will impact important areas such as logistics cost, our sustainability footprint, and availability of our products in the stores.

We are looking for you, a specialist in supply chain with a track record in driving operational excellence in logistics.

To succeed in this position we believe that you:

• Have graduated from a university that gave you a good base to understand supply chain.
• Professionally have been exposed for ~3 years to the complexity of global supply chain operations, either in transport or logistics related roles.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office and fluent in English.

As a person, you get energy from working both with facts & data, as well as with people. When you commit, you need to get things through completion. You are good at working with people and through people, and you understand the importance of relationships in business. You are self-motivated and can organize, structure, and prioritize multiple tasks. You dream high, and always strive to improve and do better. 

Please note that the position is based in Älmhult and is a temporary position spanning over 18 months.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Shirley Zhang, Business Development Manager at   [email protected] If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist, Samuel Karlsson at [email protected]

We are looking forward to receiving your CV and cover letter in English before November 11th Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, so submit your application as soon as possible. 

We look forward to receiving your application!