This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
As Food Demand Coordinator, you will work closely with different supply functions to secure product availability for our customers by taking operational responsibility for distribution in selected markets. In collaboration with Range Area Food, Category Area Food and 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:
Being first point of contact for Retail partners in daily operations, product availability and handling capacity constraints
Being responsible for order management
Taking the lead in proactively coordinating supply chain partners to find optimal solutions to supply constraints
Together with Category Operations Leader, take the lead for the Market Operations Forum with supply chain stakeholders
Reporting on a range of KPIs, providing information to retail and supply chain partners
Coordinating global and local sales activities and preparing for the launch of new products
Responsibility to coordinate and lead the opening of new retail units in existing IKEA markets together with other stakeholders
Reviewing and providing input to supply chain partners to secure an optimal replenishment solution
Requirements:
A relevant educational background (university degree) in logistics / supply / business administration / engineering / data science or relevant working experience
Drive and commitment to deliver results with a business mind, sense of solution orientation and urgency
Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, engaging way with a down-to-earth tone of voice
Structure and the ability to work well-organized as a self-starter
Strong networking skills, being able to interact and form strong cross-functional partnerships
A positive and solution-oriented mindset, open and flexible to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Experience in Microsoft Office applications with proficiency in Excel as well as some kind of ERP system. Preferably Infor M3