Company Description

You see things a little differently. So do we! At IKEA, we believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us. 

Inter IKEA Group brings together three areas: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people. 
This position is based in Supply Area North which is a part of IKEA Supply and is responsible for different business units across the IKEA value chain. The role of IKEA Supply is to supply the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. 

If you are the right person for this position, we can offer you an assignment in a global organization 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". 

As Packaging Specialist for Supply Area North, you will develop and secure the engineering and quality needs at the supplier’s production unit to deliver products satisfying customer expectations in all aspects of Democratic Design. 

As Packaging Specialist, you will: 

• Support business development teams with specialist knowledge regarding packaging requirement and follow up implementation of agreed activities for the Categories, in the different Supply areas
• In close collaboration with the business development teams, suppliers and Packaging Solution Engineers implement new and improved packaging solutions and handling material to achieve sustainable packaging with right quality, at lowest total cost for IKEA
• Support implementation of packaging working methods throughout the categories and at suppliers
• Support accurate data quality in packaging related IT-systems e.g. DWP in Categories and at suppliers
• Lead packaging and packing related projects with suppliers and within IKEA to support the business needs
• Enjoy facilitating trainings because one part of your job is to lead trainings on requirements and systems to our business teams and suppliers
• Support Packing Line efficiency assessments & participate in efficiency projects
• Support business development teams in handling Packaging related deviations
• Contribute to continuous development the Packaging in IKEA 

Does this sound like the right challenge for you? To be successful in this role we believe you are result-oriented with high energy and have a self-driven way of working to deliver better products for the many people by working together in IKEA and with suppliers. You also have a strong foundation both living and sharing the IKEA culture and values. 

 Additionally, you have: 

• Excellent remote leadership skills. Thinking & Acting in a virtual environment
• Work experience in an international environment
• Knowledge of packing process (production set up and production flow) and very good understanding of packaging materials (e.g. Cost drivers, Raw material, Production, Sustainability, and Innovation), packaging solutions and concepts
• Very good knowledge of IKEA packaging requirements and working methods
• Good knowledge of IKEA Packaging Test methods and standards
• You need to have a drivers license
• Knowledge of lean production methods and tools
• Knowledge in IKEA Supply Chain
• Knowledge of project management tools

IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world leader in life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. We look forward to receiving your application! (In English) 

Please note that travelling is required in this role and the position is located in Älmhult, Sweden.  
We will interview continuously, so please send us your application online as soon as possible, but no later than 27th of March 2024.
 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist Ellinor Asschier at [email protected].