University degree with 3 years of related experience, or 7 years of related experience without a degree
Minimum 2 years of managerial experience
Strong understanding of operational processes and technologies
Experience in team leadership and development
Knowledge of health, safety, security, and environmental regulations
Responsibilities
Manage operational efficiency and implement improvements across all fulfilment processes
Ensure effective communication with Fulfilment Integration and Unit Management teams
Maintain compliance with IKEA's code of conduct and relevant regulations
Lead and inspire a high-performing Fulfilment Operations team
Oversee the implementation of the Customer Fulfilment Sustainability agenda
Benefits
Wellness days in addition to vacation days
Extended health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
Eligibility for annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Merchandise and restaurant discounts, including free drinks and healthy meal options
Parental and bereavement leave
Employee assistance program for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Full Job Description
Job ID: 369265
Date posted: 30/09/2026
What you'll need to have • University degree and 3 years of related experience, or minimum 7 years of related experience • Minimum 2 years of managerial experience A day in your life with us • Manage securing efficiency, implementing improvements, new operational processes, technologies and ways of working throughout the operations (inbound, replenishment, outbound, services execution), in order to enable an excellent customer and co-worker experience. • Secure close cooperation and strong communication with Fulfilment Integration team, Unit Management team or support functions and External Transport/Service Providers, in order to secure the highest goods availability and customer order fulfilment at the lowest possible cost. • Ensure that the Fulfilment Operations team works in compliance with the IKEA code of conduct, all functional relevant Standard Operating Procedures, internal IKEA regulations and local legislation related to health, safety, security and the environment. • Manage leading, coaching, developing and inspiring a high performing Fulfilment Operations team by working closely with Fulfilment Integration team, including communication, flexibility, performance culture, competence development, succession planning, while maintaining a work environment which supports equality, diversity and inclusion and well-being. • Oversee the implementation of the Customer Fulfilment Sustainability agenda in the assigned unit operations environment. About this work area 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 wonder 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!
Why you will love us Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That's why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including: • Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!) • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family) • RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options • Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan • Flexible spending account • Life insurance • Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available) • Parental leave • Bereavement leave • Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing) In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Fulfilment Operations Manager I The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 75,303 CAD to 103,541.5 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.
