Enterprise Architect in IKEA Supply Data & Technology, for SCD Supply Chain Planning

IKEA is on a constant journey to create a better everyday life for the many people by continuously reinvent 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!

The Role

We are looking for a technology focused Enterprise Architect for supply chain planning with previous supply chain planning experience. Capable of leading the way in defining a modern supply chain planning architecture for the future. You will be part of the Data & Technology department within the Supply Chain Development organization and have an assignment into the supply chain planning capability area. The Enterprise Architecture function is a key enabler and driver in the ongoing transformation journey of the IKEA supply chain business and operations.

What you will do

• Define, lead and own parts of the supply chain planning architecture work. Setting the vision and direction for different digital platforms/products and technology enablers within the supply chain planning area
• With an agile mindset, co-create and build the target state and provide roadmaps and incremental outcome focused transitions needed to reach the wanted position
• Secure architectural guidelines, design principles and lead architectural governance and anchoring through different fora’s and artefacts
• Collaborate and align with stakeholders on different levels across the organization. From senior decision makers to the delivery teams in execution. Drive impact and influence through clear and structured presentations and communication
• Build relationship with external stakeholders like software vendors and drive technology discussions and assessment activities with them
• Besides your “daily” assignments you will get engaged in different opportunities and challenges across the organisation. Acting as a speaking partner and contributor on different topics, spanning from the strategic level to specific solutioning issues

In essence you will design, lead, organise, collaborate and communicate.

This is a senior position, so we believe that you have previous experience working with similar responsibilities in the past and have experience from the supply chain planning domain. It is not a must with an architectural background you could have been working in other technology/digital related roles like leading products, engineering, tech strategy or other tech related functions. Of course, there need to be an interest in architecture and having an architectural mindset in the role. But most important is your personality and your ability to take ownership, building relationships, communicate and manage stakeholders on different levels. Besides supply chain planning platforms and tools there will be a wide range of technology topics to cover. Example topics could be Data & Analytics, Automation, AI & ML, Integrations, API & events, Standardization, Cloud computing and more. We do not expect you to be the expert in all areas, you will have time and opportunity to upskill and learn as we go.

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to the hiring manager Tobias Medin, [email protected]

We are mainly open for location in Älmhult (SE) or Pratteln (Basel CH), other IKEA locations like Malmö (SE) could be an option for the right candidate. We do not offer fulltime remote location. Please also note that we only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email.  We look forward to receiving your application at latest on the 18th of November

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]