Solution Architect - Business Steering & Planning at IKEA

Job Summary

This is wide area and at the moment we are developing focus is portfolio management, planning, geospatial, Market analyses We have recently implemented SAC planning and are looking into SAP PPM but we also have numerus product developed inside IKEA. We are now looking for a Solution Architect to own and develop this area end-to-end.

We are a retail business that takes our business steering & planning seriously because our stores are where our brand lives. Our Digital team ensures that every site we operate works effectively for the business.

We are now looking for a Solution Architect to own and develop this area end-to-end.

Role Overview

You will work closely with our business leader around Integrated planning and Business steering, IT, Business Navigation to understand needs, translate them into system solutions, and drive adoption across the organization.

You bring strong communication skills and thrive in both technical and business discussions. You understand how to identify gaps, design solutions, and ensure that systems evolve with the business. Above all, you take ownership, show initiative, and are driven to deliver solutions that create real impact.

A day in your life with us

• Youll own the end-to-end architecture for this area and collaborate with other architects across horizontal and vertical domains, such as Enterprise Architects.
• You will have an important role in helping IKEA become more data-driven while ensuring the company meets legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Youll work closely with teams from business management, finance, markets, and technology to design and maintain reporting solutions that can grow with the business, remain reliable, and adapt to changing regulations.
• This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, where your work directly impacts how we manage our portfolio.

Together as a team

• We re the ones who make it possible for people to have a smarter life at home and a hassle-free and rewarding shopping experience. Together we work to find new digital solutions for every business need to help make IKEA a great and efficient place to work. We like to think of ourselves as innovative and modern, and we believe that nothing would actually work without us.

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial planning, portfolio management, or driving business optimization initiatives across sales, services, and profit and loss (P&L) performance.
• Strong understanding of data models, configurations, and system capabilities
• Experience with system integrations, APIs, and data flows
• Hands-on experience with SAP PPM or SAC Planning
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into system solutions and workflows
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A structured and self-driven way of working
• A proactive mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving ability
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and continuously improve

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