What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Supply Specialist position at Ingka External?
Job ID : 276260
Date posted : 06 / 02 / 2025
Why we will love you
You have a passion for delighting customers. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. 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. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.
What you'll be doing day to day
Contributing to a seamless customer experience by optimizing product availability and a flexible capacity plan, always with an everyday safe, sustainable, and healthy work environment in mind.
- Acting as the expert on all product range administration and operational supply-related topics in the retail store.
- Forecasting operational supply, inventory, product range frame, and sales while continually reviewing for accuracy and deviations.
- Supporting the promotional calendar, local activities, peak planning and sales steering implementations.
- Securing the goods flow processes by monitoring and communicating changes to commercial team.
- Managing the product range change process regarding forecasting, sales space parameters, expected sales start and outgoing quantities, working closely with the store Commercial team.
- Driving the stock accuracy process, executing the inventory process, analyzing the outcome, identifying / defining root causes and addressing stock discrepancies.
- Optimizing stock structure through analyses and communication to relevant stakeholders.
We are the ones meeting our customers - in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we're a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept - a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!
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JOB TYPE - Permanent
HOURS - 40 hours per week / Benefits Eligible
SHIFTS - Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Work schedules are published one month in advance
The pay range for this role is $21.49 - $30.63
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!
Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.
The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 2 / 6 / 25
QUALIFICATIONS
3 Years of experience in retail, supply chain and / or customer service experience
Experience in problem-solving and process improvement
Ability to use relevant IT systems, solutions, and tools
The starting rate / salary for this position ranges from 21.49 USD to 30.63 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
Salary : $21 - $31
