Food Demand Coordinator, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Italy, Assago

Category:
Logistics

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Job Description:

As Food Demand Coordinator, you will work close with different supply functions to secure product availability for our customers by taking operational responsibility for distribution in selected markets. In collaboration with your team in Milano, Range Area Food in Core Business Range, and other supply chain partners, you will support IKEA retailers through a variety of operational tasks such as ensuring smooth range change, commercial activities as well as expansion initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

Secure operational performance in Supply Chain Operations from end-to-end perspective, within given scope and regional business team
Together with regional business team, regularly review and provide input to supply chain partners to secure optimal replenishment solution and logistic set-up set up by identifying patterns of underperformance, non-compliance, deviations, potential risks, and supply constraints
Support Market Operations Forums in markets under scope through high-quality, on time- and fact-based communication and stakeholder management of all participants (supply chain and retailers) and leading the initiatives required to reach operational excellence
Support and take the lead for distribution part in emergency response situations
Will be first point of contact for assigned Retail partners on behalf of Supply Chain Operations
Analyze and evaluate (orders, need, forecast, stock and sales) data to identify the risks of shortage in Distribution Centers and Stores and take actions to secure highest optimum availability at lowest cost
Coordinate Supply operations stream in expansion projects and establishment of new retail units in existing IKEA markets
Responsible for products availability via handling high inventory, short shelf-life management, Phase in / phase out process, Range changes / Assortment management
Coordinate and execute global and local markets sales activities
Calculate the plan for all discontinued range / secure operational launch of new products
Register and maintain parameters for retail and range in the relevant business solutions
Coordinate physical movement of the goods and secure product compliance during export and import
Secure proper documentation related to movement of the product as needed in the customs clearance process
Plans and develop the product labeling at Distribution Centers and coordinate the process with relevant ESPs and internal stakeholders

Requirements:

Excellent communication skills, including active listening and the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, engaging way with a down-to-earth, simple tone of voice
Strong networking skills, being able to interact and form strong cross functional collaborations and partnerships, experience of indirectly leading others with proven results in influencing business decisions
Structured and well-organized team player who likes to deliver high quality results on time
Having experience or ability to work with large datasets and develop diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics models
Energetic, driven and committed to deliver results with a business-mind, sense of solution orientation and urgency
Master Microsoft Office applications with proficiency in Excel and experience preferred with using an ERP system Infor M3 (Movex)
Positive mind-set, open and flexible to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Highly motivated with a passion for excellence in pursuit of business growth and success
Having related education background (university degree) in logistics / supply / business administration or relevant working experience
Having preferably working experience within food logistics
Fluent in English

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 10, 2025

Expiration:
September 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Food Demand Coordinator

IKEA

Location:Italy, Assago

Category:Logistics

Contract Type:Not provided