5-7 years of experience in warehouse operations or logistics management
Proven leadership skills to coach and develop team members
Strong analytical skills to monitor and improve operational KPIs
Ability to implement cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality
Experience in planning and managing resources based on demand forecasts
Knowledge of supply chain principles and warehouse best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team for efficient goods handling
Monitor departmental KPIs and strive for quality at low costs
Implement operational improvements to enhance customer satisfaction
Assist in setting warehouse operation goals and local business plans
Plan for people, shift, and equipment based on volume forecasts
Drive efficiency in C/DC operations to improve productivity
Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration
Benefits
Generous paid time off, including holiday and sick time
Early access to earned wages with WiselyPay
Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks
Discounts on KinderCare tuition
Retirement and bonus plans
Co-worker discounts, meal deals, and referral bonuses
Pet insurance program
Education assistance and learning programs
Safety shoe reimbursement
24/7 telehealth visits
Dental, vision, and medical plans available for part-time and full-time employees
Inclusive work environment promoting teamwork and collaboration
Full Job Description
Job ID: 364355
Date posted: 01/09/2026
What you'll be doing day to day Lead, coach, and develop co-workers responsible for receiving, replenishing, storing, picking, and dispatching goods within agreed time and quality, at the lowest possible C/DC operational costs, keeping the customer in focus and the total supply chain in mind. • Support high-performing daily operations connected to the assigned central fulfilment unit, as well as make sure that all departmental KPIs are monitored, with a focus on quality in all touchpoints for the lowest possible cost. • Secure efficiency and implement improvements throughout the operations to reach excellence in execution and exceed customer expectations. • Contribute to the overall warehouse operations goals setting, drive the implementation of local business plans/projects, and analyze existing workload to secure daily volume handling and meet seasonal fluctuation needs. • Contribute to people, shift, and equipment planning based on volume forecast with Mid-term Plan (MTP) and Short-Term Plan (STP) to secure operational capacities and activities to meet goods availability, as well as short and stable customer lead-times. • Contribute to increasing efficiency and striving for excellence in running C/DC operations to reduce cost, improve productivity, and work spirit, keeping the total supply chain in mind. 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! Apply now! JOB TYPE: Full-Time / Salary BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes HOURS: Interim Sunday-Wednesday 4:00pm-2:30am The salary range for this role is $63,215-99,880 This posting is to come down on or around 7/24/26 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 • WiselyPay - get earned wages up to two days early • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks) • KinderCare 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
