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.
