You care about making a positive impact in the world. A warehouse job at IKEA is so much more than moving things from A to B. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness.
What you'll be doing day to day
You're responsible for customer-centric and high-performing operations for the Distribution / Customer Fulfillment Center, you will: • Collaborates in securing high performing daily operations connected to the assigned central fulfilment unit including standard operating procedures, planning, execution, follow up and day to day continuous improvement of operations, relevant negotiations, IWAY and legal compliance with a focus on quality in all touchpoints for the lowest possible cost. • Supports in securing the budget and results connected to the assigned central fulfilment unit and to initiate actions when necessary to optimize costs in order to contribute to the performance, productivity, cost development and efficiency of central fulfilment operations. • Collaborates in securing implementation of new warehousing processes, technology and ways of working in the central fulfilment unit to support in securing a seamless, consistent and positive shopping experience. Strengthens the competitive position by building a strong IKEA Brand position, co-develops the Market Growth Plan and the Market Commercial Plan and provides input on local priorities. Knowledge and experience of meeting and interacting with external media. • Accountable for creating a safe and secure working environment and securing compliance to Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs). Ensure that the market works ethically and in compliance with internal regulations and external laws including legislation relating to risk, environment, health and safety. • Leads in securing efficiency and continuous improvement to reach excellence in operations as defined in the Customer Fulfilment Business Plan and the Operational Handbook agreement including delivery performance, quality and productivity improvements as well as cost optimization. • Leads the collaboration and cooperation of the unit with key partners and stakeholders on all levels including the market and community, social partners, group, internal, external, within and outside of INGKA. Including: representation of the central fulfilment unit in related decision bodies, contribution with both knowledge and expertise to optimal operational and multichannel development, related business- and process forums, sourcing activities as well as to all matrices, global and market initiatives and competence networks • Leads in securing seamless communication with all relevant stakeholders connected to the unit's operations both within and outside of INGKA strictly following a customer-centric, collaborative, end-to-end and process-oriented mindset. May be responsible for managing a foreign trade zone and supplying other IKEA areas • Represents IKEA values and nurtures a strong IKEA culture that inspires co-workers to reach extraordinary achievements in all customer meeting points. Secures a culture of interdependent leadership with shared ambitions and goals. Identify and develop the many talents within the market to secure succession planning. Responsible for leading, coaching and developing a high-performing unit organization and Unit Management Team, including communication, flexibility, performance culture, competence development, and succession planning. Responsible for creating and actively maintaining a work environment which supports equality, diversity and inclusion, and well-being. • Leads in promoting and stimulating entrepreneurial orientation in the assigned central fulfilment unit and to secure contribution to knowledge sharing, knowledge management, improvement, development and innovation activities.
Together as a team
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!
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Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. As a condition of employment for this role, the successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test.
JOB TYPE: Full Time, Permanent, Salary Exempt BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes HOURS: Salary role. Must have open availability Monday through Sunday The pay range for this role is $105190 -$156291-
The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 9/21/2025
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 and 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
The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 105,000 USD to 156,000 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
