Data Analyst | IKEA Marketing & Communication AB

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want. Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication AB connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people.

We plan and produce inspiring content that enables our retail markets to grow and position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in life at home. We are based in Älmhult, Sweden – the heart of IKEA. Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale. 

The core of our offer is the common content made available to IKEA retailers around the globe. In addition, we offer market-specific content and on-request support to meet the needs of our markets. IKEA Marketing & Communication also develops the common marketing agenda for IKEA, leading in marketing and communication topics and contributing to our business strategies. 

Our culture and values guide us in everything we do. We become better as a team by building on our strengths and differences. Together, we strive for an inclusive work environment where we all feel safe, welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated for who we are and what we contribute with. 

This is the place where you can inspire billions of people around the world. Are you ready to make a better everyday life for the many people? We want to hear from you! 

We are now looking for two Data Analyst at our Product & Data team, IMC IKEA Marketing & Communication Team in Älmhult. Do you want to join us?

Job Description

As a Data Analyst, you will play an important part in our cross-functional product teams, dedicated to developing data-driven digital products that optimize business processes and enhance efficiency within IMC. In collaboration with colleagues across IKEA, you will build analytical features using data processing and data pipelines from multiple sources. This will result in user-friendly reports to provide insights built on data. You can convert complex and large data sets into understandable facts that leads to actionable insights. This will help us to make operational and strategic data-driven decisions in our everyday work.

Your responsibility and tasks will include:

• Data Collection and Acquisition: Gathering data from various sources, including databases, APIs, and structured and unstructured data sets. 
• Data Cleaning and Preparation: Ensuring data quality by cleaning, transforming, and making data usable for analysis. 
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Applying statistical techniques and tools to analyze data sets, identify trends, and interpret results. 
• Data Visualization: Creating visual representations of data, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, to make findings accessible and understandable. 
• Report Generation: Producing reports that highlight key insights, findings, and recommendations based on data analysis. 
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Build trustful relationships and collaborate cross teams to understand different data needs and provide actionable insights. 

About You 

We believe you are a communicative person, a problem solver with a passion for understanding data, who enjoys a mix of team collaboration and individual work. You should have experience in structuring and visualization of data. Furthermore, we think you have the ability to communicate insights and learnings based on data to different target groups. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor/master’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, mathematics or equivalent, experience in digital marketing is a plus
• Experience working in equal or comparable position for at least 3 years
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze large amounts of data to identify patterns, trends, and insights. This involves critical thinking and attention to detail. 
• Statistical Knowledge: A strong understanding of statistical methods and techniques to conduct accurate data analysis. 
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with data analysis tools and software such as PowerBI, Databricks, SQL, Python. 
• Data Visualization: The ability to create clear and informative charts, graphs, and dashboards that effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders. 
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform.

You enjoy working in a rapidly changing yet nourishing a creative environment and you are passionate about creating great user value and innovations in the digital landscape. You get inspiration from how technology and trends that create better solutions and business/user value. 

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application – CV and motivation letter, in English, by 24th of November. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you want to work as Data Analyst at IMC and why you would be a good fit for this role. 

Please note that we are continuously interviewing candidates and may close the ad earlier.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact P&C recruiter: Timon Krommendam [email protected]. If you have questions about the job, you are welcome to contact hiring manager; Adam Wretström [email protected] 

We do not accept applications sent via directly via email. Looking forward to hearing from you!