Goods Flow Team Manager, IKEA Pasay City

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

About the job 

Reporting to the Goods Flow Manager, this Assistant Manager role is responsible for the execution of goods flow processes within the assigned areas of the store.

This is accomplished by working alongside other Goods Flow co-workers, cooperating with other functions in Sales and Communication & Interior Design, and working with the Sales and Supply Support team, to ensure the preconditions for an effective and efficient replenishment of sales spaces and picking of goods for our customers, with a focus on excellence in execution. 

Your assignment 

• You work closely with the Goods Flow team to secure correct usage of short-term capacity of the store in order to maximize efficient logistics operations by considering space, equipment and people; 

• You influence and lead the goods flow co-workers within the assigned area or responsibility to secure the highest goods availability and enable customer picking at all times at the lowest possible cost; 

• You identify, recruit, retain and develop the many talents in the goods flow team to secure a diverse, competent team that can execute its assigned responsibilities with confidence and secure the future succession; 

• You live the IKEA values and nurture a strong and thriving IKEA culture that inspires colleagues to reach extraordinary achievements in the store and especially in the goods flow team; 

• You ensure that the goods flow team works in compliance with the IKEA code of conduct, internal IKEA regulations and local legislation relating to health, safety and security and the environment; 

• You contribute with relevant goods flow input and feedback to the store business plan and logistics action plan and ensure that these actions are implemented in the inbound - and outbound goods flow processes. 

Your profile 

• You are passionate in home furnishing; 

• At least 3 years relevant work experience in logistics operations, preferably gained from the retail / logistics industry; 

• Skilled in retail and/or logistics working methods and equipment; knowledgeable of the goods flow processes; 

• A proven record of successful leadership; able to lead based on performing and delivering, while learning and developing; 

• Good analytical and numerical skills, with keen eye for details and results-focused; 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills; with the ability to influence and collaborate with others. 

This role requires flexibility in work hours depending on store operational requirements. Working on public holidays and weekends.

We offer many benefits at IKEA other than just having the opportunity to work for a global company! Along with a focus on your personal and career development goals and being a part of an inclusive culture driven by values, you will be entitled to great initiatives including Annual leave, Medical and Dental, Family & Community leave, Co-worker discount, subsidized meals in our Co-worker Restaurant, Bonus program, full training and inductions.

This role requires flexibility in work hours, depending on store operational requirements.

Work Location is at IKEA Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

TACK!