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Start your career at IKEA Summer 2026 within Customs!

CompanyInter IKEA Group
LocationÄlmhult
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The roles involve securing efficient handling of customs documentation, including controlling, registering, scanning, and archiving documents, as well as compiling and sending correctly compiled import declarations directly to Customs Authorities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2921
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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.
About the Role

Company Description

Are you ready to touch lives and living rooms all over the world? IKEA is looking for summer co-workers within Customs who aren’t afraid to think outside the box. Working with us is all about adding value, playfully challenging everything, and finding new ways to improve lives.    

At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We dare to try, and we dare to fail. And above all else, we are driven by our shared vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people. If our culture speaks to your heart, we would love to hear from you!       

Curious to know who we are? We are Customs Operations Europe and Africa in Älmhult, Sweden consists of approximately 45 co-workers. Our assignment is to secure a well-functioning import and/or export process for more than 30 countries in the region, on different levels.  We provide daily support and coordination in customs related topics within legal matters, goods flow and IT knowledge to secure availability, affordability and ensure compliance.  

Within Customs we have two exciting openings - Documentation Administrator and Customs Operations Specialist. Below you find a short job description about the positions.  

Job Description

Customs Documentation Administrator  
As a Customs Documentation Administrator, you will secure efficient and effective handling of incoming documents and certificates. That involves controlling and registering, scanning and archiving documents and certificates. You will also administer claim handlings related to missing certificates. Within this assignment, you will be in contact with different IKEA Units and authorities.  

Customs Operations Specialist   
As Customs Operations Specialist, 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 communicate and support to and from other IKEA units, external service providers and authorities within Europe and Africa to ensure timely, accurate and compliant entry according to customs rules and regulations.   

DECLARE EVERYTHING – IN TIME – CORRECT – IN COMPLIANCE  

Qualifications

Are you the one we are looking for? During the summer you will work in an international, fast-changing, and exciting environment. We really value a service-minded person with strong communication skills. We see that you have a lot of curiosity and energy. You are motivated by working with routine-based tasks at a high pace. Routine and structure will be a big part of both positions within Customs. You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders. Your willingness to learn and adapt to new circumstances and challenges is a key feature!  

We believe that you have/are: 

  •  Started your university education in the field of customs and import operations, logistics and/or supply chain  
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel  
  • Fluent in English, both written and orally  
  • Valid work permit in Sweden  

Additional Information

Please note the two positions are based in Älmhult, Sweden (No Relocation Support for this position). Last day of application is 9 March, 2026, and we will start interviewing continuously. Please send your application in English and note that we do not accept applications by email.  

For both positions, Customs Operations Specialist and Customs Documentation Administrator (total 10 Vacancies), we have business needs from Monday-Friday and have working hours between 7-16. All working hours take place in the office.   

We expect you to be available during the entire summer period (June-August).  

If you would like to know more about the two positions, please contact Supervisor Niclas Norrbom (Customs Documentation Administrator)  or Pia Olsson (Customs Operations Specialist) at . If you would like to know more about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist, Samuel Karlsson at   

We look forward to receiving your application!  

Key Skills
Service-mindedCommunication SkillsCuriosityEnergyMotivationRoutine-based TasksHigh PaceStructureLearningAdaptabilityCustoms OperationsImport OperationsLogisticsSupply ChainMicrosoft OfficeExcel
Categories
LogisticsAdministrativeLegalFinance & Accounting