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Company Description 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. You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced, procured and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all range areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – explore, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?” At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, we encourage learning new skills, where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles in a fast-paced, global environment with an endless supply of challenges and opportunities. We set the development and innovation agenda to keep IKEA leading in a fast-changing world. Through our operating model, agile ways of working and empowered teams, we develop, run and innovate IKEA capabilities, processes, digital products & platforms. IKEA Supply leads four capabilities: Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning, Procurement and Logistics Operations. In this context we are looking for You who has passion for people and supply chain, who enjoys working in an internationally diverse & complex environment and is driven by leading the work with Capability Area development roadmap, integrated planning, prioritization, sequencing. Doing so can lead through others, easily build strong relationships, create an atmosphere of trust, respect and togetherness. We are now looking for a Capability Area Planning Leader. Job Description You will be: Accountable for development and continuous management of the Capability Area roadmap in close alignment with the Process dimension, Core businesses and other IKEA companies Hold together the highest level of plan-making over the mid-long term, including prioritization, sequencing, and financial frame. Maintain awareness of the objectives and movements to be achieved by the different Capability areas within Inter IKEA through having a good understanding of the roadmaps for each area and the contribution to the E2E processes. Enable monitoring, tracking and report on the Capability area roadmap in collaboration with Operations management Roadmap Work across Capability Areas and initiatives within Inter IKEA, steering a successful development that meets business objectives and drives IKEA business results Lead the development of strategic analysis for the Capability Area to facilitate sequencing, scenario modeling and pace in roadmap. Orchestrate implementation of pre-requisites and help Capability area to define OKR's that contribute to strategic goals Lead the monitoring of execution and progress follow-up of roadmap initiatives. Regularly educate/communicate the progress of the Capability portfolio to the Business line/Line organizations and external touchpoints as necessary in close collaboration with partners in Process management, Core businesses and other IKEA companies following Inter IKEA governance and year cycle. Support the Operations Management Roadmap in developing the Roadmap/planning capabilities through frameworks, tools, ways of working and ways to track progress of the overall roadmap in terms of effort, costs, people and results. (Example Value stream analysis, Capability framework, breakdown of work...)
Qualifications For the role of a Capability Area Planning Leader, your main capabilities, knowledge, and skills are: Deep understanding of the IKEA value chain, organisation, operating model, ways of working and total cost approach. Extensive knowledge of the assigned Capability Area and its contribution to end-to-end value creation. Strong capability to develop, align, maintain and embed roadmaps that deliver business objectives. Extensive knowledge of business planning, prioritisation, sequencing and portfolio management. Experience with product management teams, development processes and agile or Scrum ways of working. Strong analytical, tactical and planning skills, including scenario modelling, business architecture and value-chain optimisation. Ability to bring together complex information and translate business needs, strategies, data and technology into clear development plans. Proven ability to lead change, take ownership and deliver strong results with persistence and a positive mindset. Clear communicator and collaborative team player who synchronises development across capabilities, processes and countries. Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build trustful relationships and alliances at all levels.
Additional Information 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. We look forward to receiving your application in English. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. This position can be based in Älmhult, Sweden. We regret that we are unable to handle applications made by e-mail. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than 19 Oct. 2026. For more information about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Capability Area Manager Slawek Peter at [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist Katie Pettersson at [email protected]. At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend majority of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant.
