Hej Supply Operations Developer, 

Do you want to go to work and help create a better life at home? 

With us, you can feel at home in your work while sharing that feeling with millions of people around the world. We encourage you to stand up for yourself and others, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We invite you to open new doors, embrace mistakes, and grow from them. As our Supply Operations Developer, you’ll have many opportunities to try things you’ve never done before. 

In this recruitment we have 12 open positions. 

We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity. We will first consider co-workers employed at Inter IKEA Group impacted by organizational changes. For this specific recruitment priority will be given to impacted co-workers in IKEA Core Business Supply provided competence requirements are met for the role. 

Please note that we will read every application but for this position, we have preferred candidates. 

Your new job 

As a Supply Operations Developer, you’ll play an important part in the team and contribute to a better everyday life for the many by contributing to reaching customer perceived availability at the lowest total cost (considering impacts of quality, safety, service performance, sustainability and other supply chain costs securing optimal replenishment solution).  .  Your primary focus will be to secure excellence in total Supply Chain operational performance, and its further development, in close cooperation and alignment with all relevant supply chain stakeholders. The impact of our work will resonate in homes and hearts across the world. On a typical working day, you will work with: 

• Logistical ("flow") performance: Secure logistical operational performance from end-to-end perspective as it is defined by respective set of KPIs/PIs (e.g. OTD, EQU, loading times); within given geographical scope. Follow-up and implement actions within existing and new delivery solutions. 

• Stakeholder management: Align with supply chain stakeholders to secure logistical operational performance, as well as create preconditions for smooth and efficient Supply Operations. Act on deviations to the plan (e.g. prioritization and cancellation of orders) together with our partners and secure the communication flow. 

• New optimized replenishment solutions: Lead their implementation (e.g. new routes) in alignment with relevant stakeholders and in close cooperation with Service Provider Operations Developers. Follow-up and adjust Lead Times based on OTD performance. 

• Constraints and limitations: Identify & define constraints together with internal stakeholders (e.g. loading plan at supplier) to secure preconditions for efficient supply operations and, in general, wished level of logistical performance throughout the year. Follow-up on the compliance of our stakeholders and secure the execution of market-relevant plans (e.g. local activities) in connection with the MOF. 

• Continuous Improvements: Validate and optimize sending and receiving capabilities (e.g. Slot Management) as a link between all supply chain stakeholders. Change, maintain and continuously improve replenishment solutions. Act upon fluctuations to avoid performance disruptions and increased total cost. Propose new logistical set-up to support logistics cost development. Identifies and proposes volume consolidation opportunities and mid-receiver needs. Collaborate with Category Area Teams; support logistic development in new sourcing countries. 

• Deviation Handling: Contribute to the Market Operational Forums, support in constraint situations and ERPs in case of corrective actions need. Secure the right information on constraints and availability impact to our supply chain stakeholders. 

• Deviation Handling: Contribute to the Market Operational Forums, support in constraint situations and ERPs in case of corrective actions need. Secure the right information on constraints and availability impact to our supply chain stakeholders. 

What we’d like you to bring to the table 

To be successful in the role as a Supple Operations Developer we believe you have: 

• University degree in logistics, economics, business administration or relevant working experience. 

• Good knowledge of functions within IKEA Supply Chain and how they contribute to the process. 

• Solid IKEA Supply chain working experience, prefer working experiences in need planning, supply planning, transport planning, transport category operations. 

• Good Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Logistics. 

• Advanced level of calculation methods and analysis tools. 

• Experience in implementation of decided concepts, working methods and tools. 

• Good knowledge about logistical performance indicators and their main key drivers. 

• Knowledge of relevant tools and working methods in the Supply Chain. 

• Good presentation and communication skills. 

• Computer skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 

• Fluency in English in both written and speaking. 

It’s a plus if you also: 

• Enjoy interacting with many different people and networks from within and outside IKEA and utilize their contribution to the goal that has been set 

• Have the IKEA values close at heart and they reflect your personal values 

• Always strive to reach business goals with a high level of energy and motivation; understanding how transport performance contributes to Democratic Design perspective. 

• Enjoy a dynamic, action-oriented team environment.  

• Desire to constantly improve business performance and become better 

Be yourself, a Supply Operations Developer, and more! 

Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. Every day, we strive to develop, produce and sell products and services that are affordable and accessible to everyone. With us, you contribute to building a democratic brand and workplace that has a positive impact on both the planet and people's lives. 

Supply Chain Operations (SCO) connects our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable and sustainable way. SCO delivers excellent transport and logistic solutions today, tomorrow and over time by (a) optimizing replenishment solutions (b) defining physical goods flow capacity needs (c) sourcing and developing transport & logistics capacities (d) managing the goods flow (e) leading & securing supply quality. 

Your health, wellbeing, and development matter most to us, and our benefits are designed with you in mind. As a co-worker and a person, you are an essential part of our down to earth, playful, and inclusive culture, collaborating with others across roles, departments, and even across the globe. In this curious and optimistic environment, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow. Make us the home of your career. 

We welcome your application 

Get ready to assemble something new! We look forward to receiving your application by the 30th of May 2026. 

We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity. We will first consider co-workers employed at Inter IKEA Group impacted by organizational changes. For this specific recruitment priority will be given to impacted co-workers in IKEA Core Business Supply provided competence requirements are met for the role. 

Please note that we will read every application but for this position, we have preferred candidates. 

If you have any questions about the position, send an email to Supply Operations Development Managers Stina Mattsson at [email protected] and Henrik Tornerefelt at [email protected] and if you need to know anything about the recruitment process, please reach out to People & Culture Specialist Samuel Karlsson at [email protected]  

At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers’ dreams and needs. At IKEA we’re all on the same project. 

   
If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.