Arbetsbeskrivning

Company Description

Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: 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 and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

Together, we create a workplace 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". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.

We are now looking for our next Platform Manager whom will report to our Platform Area Manager within Supply Data & technology.

Job Description

To realize our ambitions in the IKEA Supply Strategy, IKEA has recognized the need to improve and modernize our work methods. We are upgrading our current IKEA Transport Management Platform (ITM) and harmonizing and standardizing our Transport Business processes for all of IKEA. This new position is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in the ITM - next generation journey, which includes migrating the Oracle Platform to the cloud to support improve efficiency and decision-making within the Business Organization.

We are looking for a Platform Manager with an accountability for the IKEA Oracle Transport Management Platform. You will lead the technology development and operations for the IKEA platform and its surrounding applications that support the Ikea business within the Supply Chain Operations and logistics.

You will build, lead and develop the Platform team, which is part of the Supply Data & technology department. You will also lead the evolution of the technology landscape that support our IKEA Supply transformation ambitions, identifying and establishing the relevant technologies and operate the necessary platforms.

More specifically, in this role you will be:

• Accountable for the IKEA Transport Platform’s technical development, integration, infrastructure, operations, solution designs, and roadmap to ensure uniformity across Inter IKEA.
• Lead and manage the platform team, collaborating with other product teams to define objectives (OKRs), ensure high availability and reliability, and drive Agile and DevOps practices.
• Oversee all aspects of delivery, including performance, financials, continuous improvement, and lifecycle plans aligned with the targeted technology landscape.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across IKEA to identify deliverables and manage test- and release processes, while fostering co-workers' growth and performance.
• Develop and manage the budget, ensuring compliance with data security, privacy regulations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, and generate performance reports for senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

IKEA is on a constant journey to create a better everyday life for the many people by continuously re-invent ourselves as we continue to grow and develop to meet and exceed our customers’ needs. We will transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question, and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us.

As a person you are valued for your collaborative spirit and your strong leadership, which focuses equally on processes, platforms, and people.

To be successful in this job you have:

• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, while guiding, supporting and coaching teams towards clear objectives.
• Expertise in large-scale Oracle platforms, specifically Oracle Transport Management, within an integrated landscape.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, integrated planning, and managing complex programs like cloud migration.
• Experience in data security, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, and financial management of budgets.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to staying updated with industry trends and best practices in Oracle and cloud platforms.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.

Additional information

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Marc Molinaro, Data & Technology Manager, [email protected] or Platform Area Manager [email protected]

This position is located in Malmö or Älmhult, Sweden. Please also note that we do only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email. We look forward to receiving your application at the latest 31st of March, 2025.

You might have some questions about the recruitment process, and we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to connect with the People & Culture Leader Dan Gustafsson at [email protected]