Deputy DC Manager

You care about making a positive impact in the world. A warehouse job at IKEA is so much more than moving things from A to

B. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness.

Lead, steer, plan, support and follow up the operations and the development of the organization within the unit and for a customer-centric and high-performing Store and/or Customer Distribution operations in the assigned unit.

• Drive daily operations connected to the assigned central fulfilment unit including standard operating procedures, planning, execution, follow up and day to day continuous improvement of operations, relevant negotiations, IWAY and legal compliance with a focus on quality in all touchpoints for the lowest cost.
• Lead and develop budget and results connected to the assigned central fulfilment unit and to initiate actions when necessary to optimize costs, in order to contribute to the performance, productivity, cost development and efficiency of central fulfilment operations.
• Ensure implementation of new warehousing processes, technology and ways of working in the central fulfilment unit.
• Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders on all levels and represent the central fulfilment unit in related decision bodies, contributing with both knowledge and expertise to optimal operational and multichannel development, related business and process forums, sourcing activities.
• Secure seamless communication with all relevant stakeholders connected to the unit's operations both within and outside of Ingka strictly following a customer-centric, collaborative, end-to-end and process oriented mindset.

We're the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people. As a diverse mix of co-workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs. If you've wondered who's responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that's us.

We're passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!

JOB TYPE:
Permanent, Salary

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE:
Yes

Salary: $107082 - $159,285

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work-life balance, be well, and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• Wisely Pay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Kinder Care tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.

University degree in Economics, Logistics or Supply Chain and 4 years of related experience, or minimum 8 years of related experience.

• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience.
• Knowledge of labor laws and third-party relations (unions, external service providers etc.).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.