You will lead the planning and supply agenda within the Distribution Centre to secure excellent goods availability, a healthy stock structure and an efficient product flow at the lowest possible cost.
You will connect commercial demand with supply and operational capabilities through accurate forecasting, range management, inventory follow-up and close collaboration with Retail Supply Integration and other key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, inspire and develop the Sales & Supply Support team, ensuring clear priorities, strong performance and effective ways of working.
- Secure excellent goods availability through accurate forecasting, ordering, replenishment planning and inventory management.
- Translate sales forecasts, commercial plans, range changes and business activities into supply and Distribution Centre requirements.
- Collaborate with Retail Supply Integration and commercial stakeholders to secure availability for product launches, seasonal activities and business priorities.
- Maintain a healthy stock structure by monitoring overstock, discontinued articles, slow-moving inventory and other stock-related risks.
- Coordinate range changes, new product introductions and article phase-outs, ensuring that the required supply parameters are implemented on time.
- Monitor goods availability, stock accuracy, inventory structure, forecasting performance and other relevant KPIs.
- Identify deviations and implement timely corrective actions to improve availability, stock efficiency and operational performance.
- Work closely with Distribution Centre operations to align supply plans with available capacity, product flow and operational priorities.
- Analyze stock discrepancies and support the inventory management process in collaboration with relevant operational and business stakeholders.
- Contribute to the Distribution Centre business plan and translate agreed priorities into clear team actions.
- Balance goods availability, operational capacity and cost efficiency when making supply and inventory decisions.
- Ensure compliance with the IKEA Code of Conduct, internal regulations, local legislation and health, safety, security and environmental requirements.
- Recruit, coach and develop team members while supporting talent and succession planning.
- Promote the IKEA values and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and performance-oriented working environment.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
- Additional training or certification in demand planning, inventory management, forecasting or supply chain analytics is an advantage.
Professional experience
- Previous experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory management, replenishment or logistics operations.
- Experience working in a Distribution Centre, fulfilment or high-volume logistics environment.
- Proven experience leading and developing teams.
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across commercial, supply and operational areas.
- Demonstrated experience monitoring KPIs and translating data into practical improvement actions.
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of forecasting, replenishment, inventory management and stock accuracy.
- Knowledge of range management, product launches, phase-ins and phase-outs.
- Understanding of how availability, stock structure and operational capacity influence business and cost performance.
- Ability to work with budgets, costs and KPIs to plan, follow up and steer the business.
- Knowledge of the factors and processes that can affect inventory accuracy and product availability.
- Understanding of health, safety, security and environmental requirements within a logistics environment.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret data, identify risks and establish clear priorities.
- Clear and effective communication with operational, commercial and regional stakeholders.
- Strong planning, organization and follow-up skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
- Ability to make timely decisions while balancing availability, capacity, stock and cost.
- Confidence working with supply chain systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Excel.
Leadership capabilities
- Ability to lead through people and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven ability to set clear goals, monitor performance and take corrective action when required.
- Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with different audiences.
- Ability to coach, support and develop others.
- Ability to deliver results with speed, simplicity and flexibility.
- Ability to improve operational performance while considering tactical and long-term priorities.
- Collaborative leadership style aligned with the IKEA values.
Please apply by 20 -11 -2026.
