Need Planner - IKEA Components

At IKEA Components we develop, source, pack and supply components, materials and IKEA retail equipment products in areas where it benefits IKEA and the IKEA customer.

Our business is global and employs 1400 people based globally. During the past year IKEA Components has grown, taking on new businesses and stretching even further across IKEAs value chain. To secure that we create as much IKEA benefits as possible we hope that you want to be a part of shaping the future of Supply Chain at IKEA Components!

In Supply Chain we work with different stakeholders to achieve agreed availability at lowest possible cost.

We are now looking for a Need Planner at IKEA Components.

 If you get energy from influencing, interacting and working together to deliver great business results, this is probably a very interesting assignment for you!

As a Need Planner you will be globally responsible for balancing the customer need against our packaging and distribution sites capacities. You plan the goods flow in the product change process (both phasing in and out of products), communicate and handover this plan to packaging and distribution sites for execution. The Need planner leads initiatives in order to identify potential overstock and out of stock situations and to act on deviations outside the lead time. Your role is essential for IKEA to secure our customer success.

In your assignment as need planner you are responsible for balancing the total supply chain to lowest cost, capturing opportunities and mitigating risks. This requires that you are comfortable with taking the lead and that you are able to operate efficiently in a high-energy dynamic environment. In your new assignment you steer the product change process and communicate the plan to our packaging and distribution sites and supply chain.

As a person you have strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking. You enjoy working in a structured way according to fixed time frames and deadlines. You are detail oriented and accurate with a problem solving approach, basing it on a holistic view. You have strong communication skills and you are not afraid to take the lead. You recognize the importance of securing the operational task and you make the difference on a tactical level.

To be successful in this role we believe that you have 3-5 years of experience within supplying or have a degree within logistics or similar. A background in supply chain/production planning is a plus and strong analytical skills and a problem solving approach. You are enjoying to work in a structured way towards fixed time frames and deadlines, driving assignments. Have the ability to see the holistic perspective, from supplier to customer, as well as the capability to be in the details. You are comfortable in taking the lead and in motivating and inspiring others and are motivated by working towards fixed time frames and deadlines, driving assignments.

IKEA offer you a truly international environment where your ideas are heard and where there are plenty of chances to learn new skills. Do you want to join us? – to create a better everyday life for the many people.

The location for this position will be Älmhult, Sweden.

This position is based in Älmhult, Sweden. 

To simplify and have good speed in the recruitment process, you apply for the role by uploading your CV (in English) in Smart Recruiters, including your answers to these two questions: 

• What do you believe is your contribution to this position? 
• What values and strengths will come through in your everyday work?

Please keep your answers short and concise. 

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager Pamela Brageman pamela.brageman@inter.ikea.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Recruiter Christina Appelqvist, +46-766-113408

We look forward to receiving your application and will start with interviews after the closing date of the recruitment. Please submit your application no later than then Aug 10th 2025

We look forward to getting to know you soon!