Workplace Facility Operations Generalist

In Range we put the IKEA product in the center! 

Our business is about developing products – it is at the center of all that we do, our daily job. We are looking for you who loves working close to the IKEA range, is passionate about Home furnishing and the business we are in.   
Workplace Operations enables the many co-workers to develop our product range in a functional, safe and inspiring workplace. You will be important in our daily work where we simplify and optimize for relevance when creating pre-conditions for our business to have the best possible products at lowest possible price.  

Workplace Operations belongs to Business Performance & Support in IKEA of Sweden AB that hosts several enabling functions such as Finance Performance & Operations, Business Steering, Risk & Compliance and Legal. Business Performance & Support provides insights into different parts of the range organization making the right business decisions and the services provided connected to our workplace give us the right preconditions to thrive and deliver at work.  

We are now looking for a Workplace Facility Operations Generalist  

This is a temporary position covering a project assignment starting 15th of June 2025 until 31st of December 2025.  

You will work with logistics, administrative import/export tasks and package handling flow as well as running maintenance, In Shape as New and waste management. You will be a part of a team that together actively contribute to the development and follow up within the same areas to secure that all logistics processes work smoothly and that facilities are long-lasting and sustainable and in conditions that meet the expectations of visitors and co-workers. You will report to the Workplace Facility Operations Manager and closely collaborate with all parts of Workplace Operations as well as other stakeholders such as IT/Digital, Product Development, and relevant service- and transport suppliers.  

To be successful in this role we believe that you have an education or equal experience in Facility Management and/or logistics operations, transport bookings and import/export.  You have good digital knowledge, handle administrative tools easily as well as having experience of working with and/or interest in hardware equipment.  You are able to build trustful relationships and co-operate with people in different units and cultures, showing strong communication- and feedback skills.  Have a strong service focus and enjoy a fast changing everyday with focus on problem solving, creative thinking, prioritizing and structure in a cost-conscious way to meet deadlines and finds motivation in identifying areas of development moving towards a more digital and sustainable environment.  

Furthermore you: 

• Enjoy working with a mix of tasks, both administrative and practical.  

• Have an eye for aesthetics as well as functionality while maintaining the premises 

• Are knowledgeable in Supply Chain Security and Quality Management and have a minimum B Driver license and preferably a forklift license.  

Please note that this is a temporary position. 15th of June 2025 until 31st of December 2025.  The position is places in Älmhult.

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 Malin Malm via malin.malm1@inter.ikea.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Christina Appelqvist, +46-766-113408 

We look forward to receiving your application and will be interviewed continuously, so please submit your application as soon as possible but no later than then June 15th 2025 

We look forward to getting to know you soon!