Wood Technology and AI specialist

Temporary position: 12 months full time contract, starting from 15th of August 2024- 14th of August 2025.

Welcome to Category Area Wood, the home of four wood related categories. With about 300 co-workers and 200 suppliers across the world, we create a strong wood supply chain for more sustainable and affordable IKEA products for the many.

Wood is an essential material and important part of the IKEA heritage. We can proudly say that around 60% of our sales in IKEA are connected to wood-based products. In Category Area Wood, we procure and source wood-based articles that our many customers enjoy amongst which are iconic IKEA families such as BILLY, PAX, IVAR, KALLAX, POÄNG and our kitchen ranges. Our culture is entrepreneurial and based on trust. We have the space to lead, explore and learn from mistakes. Are you ready to be part of a journey towards affordable sustainability for our customers?

When you grow, IKEA grows too!

Subject Matter Expert wood technology and AI for Category Area Wood, you will work within Category Pigment and Veneer 

Job Description

In this assignment as a  Subject Matter Expert wood technology and AI, you will contribute by supporting our cross functional project teams implementing Wood material projects! You will be supporting quality and engineering priorities across P&V Category as well as CA Wood. You will work in key strategic projects with stakeholders across IKEAs value chain.

Other tasks which will be included in your assignment are: 

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects according to timelines and objectives
• Conduct research and gather relevant data to support project requirements
• Analyze current state and define future potentials in pigment kitchen front carriers
• Support testing and implementation at our Suppliers 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress on project deliverables.
• Assist in evaluating project outcomes and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Support IKEA with specialist competence in the field of wood technology and AI

At any time, act as an ambassador of IKEA values and Role Model for Fact-based Business leadership.  

Is this the challenge for you?

We offer a challenging role where you will work on a global area and get the possibility to evolve and transform how we work with Category Area Wood.

Qualifications

As Subject Matter expert wood technology and AI we would like that you: 

• Experience from working with Wood material and AI
•  Have an educational base at Bachelor level or equivalent, alternative first experience working as Production Engineer 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, project management tools and AI methodology and implementation
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality of work.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and technologies.
• Are passionate about IKEA, our vision, business idea and values and you have a constant desire for renewal. 
• Enjoy to work in a constantly changing work environment and with new people 

Additional Information

Please note This position is located in Älmhult.

Please note that we don’t accept application through email and send us your application in English as soon as possible but latest 31st of May 2024.  All applications must be submitted through Smart Recruiters system. If you have questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Theresa Schwarz, . If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist at   

We have a preferred candidate to this position.

We look forward receiving your application!