Global Identification & Standardisation Leader

Ikea; Stockanäs; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA in Älmhult, Sweden is seeking an Identification and Standardisation Leader to guide global data standards, master data, and traceability across the value chain. You will collaborate with business leaders, architects, data specialists, suppliers, and external partners to ensure scalable identification across products, assets, locations, parties, transactions, and events.

Your leadership will drive governance, enterprise-wide consistency, and effective information exchange to enable digital

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in identification systems, GS1 standards, master data, traceability, and interoperability.
• Strong understanding of GTIN, GLN, SSCC, GDSN, EPCIS, GS1 Digital Link and related standards.
• Experience in Master Data Management (MDM), Product Information Management (PIM), data governance, and information exchange.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen IKEA's identification and standardisation capability.
• Define, maintain, and communicate principles, standards, frameworks, and guidance related to identification and GS1 standards.
• Secure a consistent and scalable approach to identifying products, assets, locations, parties, transactions, and events.
• Drive awareness of how identification supports business performance, data quality, compliance, and traceability.
• Act as trusted advisor to organisations adopting identification standards and traceability capabilities.
• Define and support business requirements related to identification, master data, product information, and information exchange.
• Represent IKEA internally and externally in GS1 communities and standardisation initiatives.

Skills

Identification systems

GS1 standards

Master Data Management

Traceability

Interoperability

English proficiency

Data governance

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

GTIN

GLN

SSCC

GDSN

EPCIS

GS1 Digital Link

AI capabilities related to standards

Job description

IKEA in Älmhult, Sweden is seeking an Identification and Standardisation Leader to guide global data standards, master data, and traceability across the value chain. You will collaborate with business leaders, architects, data specialists, suppliers, and external partners to ensure scalable identification across products, assets, locations, parties, transactions, and events.

Your leadership will drive governance, enterprise-wide consistency, and effective information exchange to enable digital