Customs Operations Europe & Africa in Romania & Sweden consists of approx. 70 co-workers, divided into 4 Support teams. Our assignment is to secure a well-functioning import and/or export process for more than 30 countries in the region, on different levels of detail. We give daily support and coordination in customs related topics within legal matters, goods flow and IT-knowledge to secure availability, affordability and ensure compliance.
We are looking for a new colleague.
We offer you a position in an inspiring environment where cooperation and high tempo are mixed with great laughter and team spirit. Your application can be the beginning of a long-term relationship and we hope you want to contribute with your experiences and passion for IKEA's future!
As Customs Operations Specialist working at Customs Operations Europe & Africa in Bucharest the main assignment is to send correctly compiled import declarations using a digital solution in direct contact with Customs Authorities in each country. You will secure good communication and support to and from other IKEA units, external service providers and authorities within Europe to ensure timely, accurate and compliant entries according to customs rules and regulations. You will control and investigate various issues to secure compliance in every customs declaration according to countries legislations. You will also contribute to the development of how we work and reaching our goals within the department.
DECLARE EVERYTHING – IN TIME – CORRECT – IN COMPLIANCE
About you
We believe you have plenty of energy and curiosity to learn and we see that you are a person that is driven and dares to challenge people and business. You have a logical mind and understands IT solutions digital connections quickly.
You are a service-minded person with a clear and respectful way of communicating.
You enjoy working in a structured way both on your own, within the team and with relevant stakeholders.
You are motivated by working in a routine-based environment with high pace.
You can prioritize your work to deliver assignments with high quality.
You can analyze with focus on details and follow up on relevant goals and deviations.
You should be:
We believe that you have:
Sounds interesting?
If you are also passionate about IKEA and home furnishing, please send your application in English only! Please send us your application online as soon as possible, the latest by 10th of July 2026.
Please remember that this is a full time role and 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.
If you want to be part of creating a better everyday life for the many customers and do it with a great team, this could be the right challenge for you.
ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE
We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.
How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.
IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.
ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP
The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.
• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.
• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.
• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
