Need Planner: Optimize Global Supply & Demand

Inter IKEA Group (Old Sandbox); Älmhult; On-site; SEK 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Opportunities for skill development

Job summary

A leading global home furnishings company is looking for a Need Planner based in Älmhult, Sweden. In this role, you will balance customer needs against supplier capacities, plan goods flow, and communicate with purchasing for execution. Candidates should have experience in supply chain or logistics, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead initiatives. This position offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will be valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience within supplying or logistics.
• Background in supply chain/production planning is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and accurate in problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Balance customer need against supplier capacities.
• Steer the product change process and communicate plans.
• Identify overstock and out of stock situations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving approach

Structured work habits

Leadership ability

Holistic view of supply chain

Education

Degree in logistics or similar

Job description

A leading global home furnishings company is looking for a Need Planner based in Älmhult, Sweden. In this role, you will balance customer needs against supplier capacities, plan goods flow, and communicate with purchasing for execution. Candidates should have experience in supply chain or logistics, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead initiatives. This position offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will be valued.