As a Customs Classification Specialist, you’ll play an important part in the team and contribute to a better everyday life for the many by being responsible for global customs classification for IKEA’s full product range. The impact of our work will resonate in homes and hearts across the world. On a typical working day, you will:
- Manage the research, drafting and submitting of Classification Binding Rulings processes
- Contribute to well-functioning processes supporting IKEA Supply action plans and strategic roadmap
- Collaborate and communicate classification matters with both internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain evidence based reasoning and documentation supporting classification decisions
- Support tariff classification during customs audits by drafting well reasoned and evidence based justification
What we’d like you to bring to the table
To be successful in the role as a Customs Classification Specialist we believe you have:
- Excellent knowledge of customs tariff classification including strong command of the harmonized system and tariff classification principles
- Demonstrated expertise in obtaining rulings using the tools by which rulings are submitted
- A good understanding of digital tools used for for classification
- Analytical skills including a solid understanding of analysis tools as well as fluency in written and spoken English
It’s a plus if you also:
- Have an understanding of import, export and other customs regulations as well as knowledge of the IKEA value chain
- Know how to standardize classification processes and improve data quality
- Have knowledge of Global Trade Management products and platforms
Be yourself, a Customs Classification Specialist, and more!
Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. Every day, we strive to develop, produce and sell products and services that are affordable and accessible to everyone. With us, you contribute to building a democratic brand and workplace that has a positive impact on both the planet and people's lives.
Your health, wellbeing, and development matter most to us, and our benefits are designed with you in mind. As a co-worker and a person, you are an essential part of our down to earth, playful, and inclusive culture, collaborating with others across roles, departments, and even across the globe. In this curious and optimistic environment, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow. Make us the home of your career.
We welcome your application
Get ready to assemble something new! We look forward to receiving your application by 4 Nov. 2026.
We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity. We will first consider co-workers employed at Inter IKEA Group impacted by organizational changes. For this specific recruitment priority will be given to impacted co-workers in IKEA Core Business Supply provided competence requirements are met for the role.
If you have any questions about the position, send an email to Customs Classification Manager Habib Ali at habib.ali@inter.ikea.com and if you need to know anything about the recruitment process, please reach out to People & Culture Specialist Katie Pettersson at katie.pettersson2@inter.ikea.com.
At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers’ dreams and needs. At IKEA we’re all on the same project.
If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.