IKEA Hiring for Deputy Distribution Center Manager-Store Distribution-Lebec, Ca at Lebec, CA Full Time

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE

• University degree (Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management) or proven performance in logistics/commercial/supply chain management
• 6+ years of working experience in a Distribution Center management position
• Proven successful leadership in a big organization, delivering both business results and people development
• Retail/home furnishing/supply chain/customer service experience and interest * Experience of working as a management team member with proven ability to make a difference by positively influencing the business directly as well as through good collaboration
• Knowledge of labor laws and third-party relations (unions, external service providers, etc.)
• Experience in securing the implementation of mid-term and long-term strategies and plans and set/follow-up goals
• Proven ability to influence a matrix organization
• Successfully led projects or processes on the country/market/national level
• Good coaching and/or mentor, advisory and facilitation skills, conflict management skills, and problem-solving experience
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

A DAY IN THE LIFE WITH US

• 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 initiates actions when necessary to optimize costs 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
• 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.
• Collaborates in the implementation of the Customer Fulfilment sustainability agenda in the assigned central fulfilment unit. Supports the integration and implementation of the People & Planet Positive strategy in the retail market. Works closely with the sustainability business partner team who keeps country overview and secures that the market is moving at a set pace in line with Group, country direction and societal expectations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $98,880.00 – $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lebec, CA 93243: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: One location