Platform Area Manager

Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people. You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Supply Chain Development organization.  

IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.  

Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?”. We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.

We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer 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. Together we can do great things.  

To deliver on the IKEA Supply Strategy, we have identified the need to enhance and modernize our ways of working within the area of Order and Financial Management, introducing a new foundational digital core, for total IKEA and for many years to come. We have therefore initiated the Order & Finance Platform (OFP) Program, based on the SAP S/4HANA Cloud suite. 

We are looking for someone who will be responsible for leading the SAP Platform Area in our journey to transform the IKEA Supply digital landscape.   

• You will build, lead and develop the SAP Platform team, which is part of the Supply Data & Technology department, and a key contributor in the ongoing OFP program.   

• Together with your team, including the SAP Development & Architecture Manager, and SAP Platform Manager, you will  lead operational execution of our SAP technology platforms to secure delivery excellence, service stability, and continuous improvement across all SAP domains.  

• Together with your peers across Inter IKEA to continuously improve technology services and roadmaps for total IKEA. 

More specifically, in this role you will be accountable to:   

• Lead the development of a SAP target footprint and roadmap beyond the initial implementation (OFP) scope, through collaboration across Capability Areas and a wide range of stakeholders across IKEA. 

• Define and manage the SAP technology services plans, including the related financial frames for both development and operations. 

• Drive simplification of the IKEA system landscape and to secure that we replace legacy systems with SAP, where this is deemed to be the best option. 

• Secure a cost-efficient setup and maximize return on investment in SAP. 

• Steer and manage strategic relations with suppliers connected to the SAP technology services. 

• Take a leading role for the duration of the Order and Finance Program (OFP), supporting program management to secure competent and high performing teams and successful deliveries in the data & technology domain.

• Deliver results by leading, developing, coaching and empowering co-workers to perform and grow according to agreed goals, supporting today and tomorrow’s needs. 

In this role you will report to our Data & Technology Manager at IKEA Supply.  Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board!   You can find more information about our digital journey at Technology and Digital Career Hub at IKEA  

To be successful in this role, we believe you are: 

• A strong leader, able to inspire and mobilize people towards clearly set objectives.  

• Visionary, pragmatic and adaptable leader with strong willpower. 

• Curious and able to build relationships to establish strong trust across the technology community and its stakeholders.  

• Carrying natural credibility, with a proven track record of reaching targets.  

• And energetic and collaborative leader who has a very good knowledge of IT and digital organizations, strategies and working methods.  

• Have had hands on experience in managing global digital landscapes in supply chain environments.  

• Experienced in building and managing the lifecycle of application portfolios and platforms based on SAP technology.  

• Comfortable with agile project methodologies and modern IT operations approaches, specifically DevOps, CI/CD, and Cloud.  

The IKEA culture and values are very much a part of our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it’s important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding our values and life at IKEA on our website www.ikea.com or just watch this video: https://bit.ly/ikea-what-if  

This position is based in Warsaw, Poland. Applications in English should be submitted no later than February 16th, 2026.  Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. We don't accept applications sent via email.