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To manage and support co-workers under my responsibility in the goods flow team in order to co- ordinate and optimize goods flow operations in the store. This will result in agreed product availability for customers and the correct quality of the goods flow process in the store at the lowest possible costs.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and influence the Inventory team to secure the highest stock availability for customers at the lowest possible cost by ensuring the Market Fulfilment Unit (MFU) inventory management processes are executed accurately and efficiently
Provide relevant inventory management insights and feedback to the MFU business plan and logistics action plan, and actively implement the agreed logistics actions within the inventory process
Plan, coordinate, and monitor stock counts in close collaboration with all concerned departments to ensure accuracy and compliance
Maintain and optimize system parameters to maximize goods flow efficiency and stock availability
Positively influence product quality, merchandising standards, and the overall customer shopping experience across the market
Analyze stock availability in Customer Meeting Points and execute replenishment orders from the MFU based on space capacity, forecasts, and daily operational requirements
Secure efficient daily inventory operations in accordance with the Global Service Protocol, including accurate counting processes, and achieving On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) fulfilment for customer meeting points and daily customer demand
Secure that the work of the inventory management team complies with the IKEA code of conduct, internal IKEA policies, and all local legislation related to health, safety, security and the environment
Be aware of all security related emergency response and follow the policy and procedures
Provide support in identifying and developing the many talents in the inventory team to secure succession planning
Adhere to IKEA supply chain and security policy, and report to concern manager in case of any identified security breaches
Live the IKEA values and nurture a strong and living IKEA culture that inspires extraordinary achievements in the store and in’ the goods flow team specifically
Requirements:
Experience of working in a retail and/or logistics role
Experienced in following action plans/working methods through guidance from managers
Experience working in a fast-paced retail or logistics environment
Excellent numerical skills
Experience of setting and implementing action plans and providing clear direction and following up goals