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(Senior) Data Scientist, Data & Analytics, Group Digital - Madrid

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  • Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  • TI & Soluções Digitais
  • Full Time

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  • ID da oferta: 320929

  • Data de publicação: 28/11/2025

    • Who you are

    Join Ingka Group’s Group Digital organization and lead the next wave of our omnichannel store expansion. This is a unique opportunity to use data, advanced analytics, and AI to answer one of our most critical strategic questions: where and how should IKEA grow?
    Your work will directly influence major investment decisions, defining our physical presence - from large format stores to new city-center touchpoints - for years to come. If you are passionate about using data to solve complex, real-world problems with tangible impact, we would love to meet you.

    We are looking for a first-principles thinker who combines intellectual horsepower with a craftsman's pride in their work. You see the big picture but master the details.
    • You have a history of delivering material impact. You've spent 5+ years in a fast-paced commercial environment, personally driving 15+ complex analytical products or features from initial concept to production. You don't just build models; you build measurable business value.
    • You are technically formidable. With an advanced quantitative degree (PhD/MSc) as your foundation, you are a master of the tools of the trade. This includes:
    o Deep fluency in Python for the entire data science workflow (data wrangling, experimentation, statistical modeling) and expert-level SQL.
    o A broad command of ML methodologies (supervised/unsupervised, causal inference, optimization, forecasting, generative/Agentic AI, etc) and the critical judgment to know which to apply and when.
    o Proven experience building and deploying robust, production-grade ML pipelines in the cloud (GCP preferred), following modern MLOps practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD, containerization, monitoring).
    • You think in product terms. You have a strong intuition applying 80/20 thinking to reframe ambiguous problems analytically and estimate business impact. You design analytical tools that are not just powerful, but profoundly useful, creating intuitive dashboards and dynamic visualizations (e.g., in PowerBI, Looker, or Tableau) that empower users to act.
    • You are a gifted translator and data storyteller. You can build a compelling, rigorous narrative for any audience—from a technical deep-dive with engineers to a strategic recommendation for a C-level executive.
    • You have founder mentality. You take ownership, build cross-functional relationships, and find genuine satisfaction in mentoring others while leading high-performing workstreams.

    This is our wish list! If you don’t recognize yourself in every one of these points, you might still be an excellent candidate for the role. We are looking for exceptional individuals and like to think long-term investing in people’s development together with us.

    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.

    What you'll be doing day to day

    Your role is to own and answer our most critical expansion questions. You will:
    • Architect the Core Decision Models: Build and deploy the production-grade models that form the backbone of our expansion strategy, including demand forecasting, full P&L simulation, cannibalization analysis, and halo effect estimation.
    • Master Causal Inference: Design and execute large-scale experiments and simulations (A/B, geo-lift, synthetic controls) to definitively answer "what if" questions and measure the true causal impact of our investments.
    • Build the Expansion Intelligence Engine: Create a suite of scalable, self-service analytical products and APIs that empower leaders to make smarter, faster decisions under uncertainty.

    Example problems you will solve:
    • For any potential new store location, what is its predicted multi-year P&L? You may need to account for total sales, product mix, estimated costs, cannibalization of existing stores, and the causal uplift on our online and remote channels.
    • What is the optimal network of stores and formats required to hit a market’s penetration and share goals over the next decade? This involves simulating potential investment scenarios to recommend the most robust strategy.
    • What is the true ROI of every square meter in our existing stores? You will build models to identify opportunities for reallocating space between product categories (e.g., kitchens vs. sofas) or introducing new services to maximize profitability.
    • How can we use AI to streamline and accelerate the store design process, using product demand forecasts and operational constraints to generate optimal layouts?

    Our team within IKEA

    You will work in Data & Analytics together with other highly talented Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Managers and Data Architects. Together you will be joining exceptionally talented and cross-functional teams consisting of colleagues from Technology, Product and Design from the Expansion team. All of you together will be creating the best solutions to grow IKEA footprint and accessibility.
    The home office for this role will be Madrid within our Digital Hub, but we act as one global team and work together on global solutions.

    WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
    • Unmatched Impact: The authority to shape a multi-billion dollar strategy for one of the world's most beloved brands. Most things remain to be done so it’s the perfect time to join!
    • Profound Challenges: A set of fascinating, high-stakes problems at the intersection of data science, economics, and human behavior.
    • Continuous Growth: A commitment to your learning. We expect you to spend ~20% of your time sharpening your skills, exploring new methods, and staying at the forefront of the field.
    • An Expert Environment: The opportunity to work with, and learn from, some of the brightest minds in the industry. Also, Hardware and Operating System your choice (laptop and phone)
    • A Human-Centric Friendly Workplace: A supportive environment where you can be yourself (we also like to have fun!) in a truly value-based company

    Questions and support? Let's connect!

    Does this sound like your next challenge? IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global workplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

    In this recruitment, there is no relocation support provided by Ingka, hence we are looking for people already living in or within commuting distance of the mentioned location.

    If you have questions regarding the recruitment, please reach out to Annette Björkquist-Åhstedt at annette.bjorkquist-ahstedt@ingka.ikea.com
    Please apply with your application in English; otherwise, we will not be able to process your application.

    Please apply with a CV and cover letter stating who you are and why you think you would be a great fit for the role and IKEA. Note that we can’t process any applications through email. Thank you!




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