Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

The purpose of the job is to secure excellence in logistical operational performance, and its further development, by defining the capacity needs for Supply Chain Operations in close contact with our stakeholders as well as scenario planning. Our goal is to make a well-timed, complete, quality assured flow and capacity planning information and connect it with our stakeholders. We lead and develop the internal capacity process including working methods, tools and competence. 

ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT

As a Flow Capacity Planner in Supply Chain Operations  Americas, your assignment will include, among other things, the following tasks:

Logistical ("flow") performance: Develop framework for overall logistical operational performance from end-to-end perspective as it is defined by respective set of KPIs and PIs (e.g. Forecast stability and accuracy) from a planning perspective and is responsible for the definition of needed capacities and requirements for Category Areas and Supply Operations • Capacity Plan: Monitor, analyse, control and follow up capacity planning with the goal to secure quality and availability for our customers, as well as cost efficiency in strong collaboration with Need Planning function. Provide network and volume forecasts for our end-to-end goods flow over a two year time horizon as the base for financial cost planning (e.g. CALC, Cost Goal) and to secure the right capacity with internal and external stakeholders. Provide operational capacity plan by defining the needed capacity on route and DC level to secure global agreements in accordance with the operational frame • Preconditions: Create the right pre-conditions for accurate and stable capacity plans by securing necessary system updates (e.g. forecasting tool updates, route maintenance) based on new replenishment solutions or other network changes. Create transparency on volume changes to identify procurement needs and capacity requirements for Supply Chain Operations with the goal to improve efficiency and support cost development on the end-to-end goods flow • Stakeholder Management: Take lead in the alignment and interaction with all relevant IKEA supply chain stakeholders (e.g. Sales Plan, Supplier Capacity Plans) to secure accurate and reliable capacity plans and provides information to all concerned stakeholders in Supply Chain Operations • Logistics Performance Measurement: Play a key role in the definition of total logistical operational performance from a planning perspective (e.g. forecast accuracy) and the identification of gaps in the forecasts • Working Methods: Take lead in the development of internal Working Methods within the Capacity Planning Process in alignment with Supply Chain Development Areas • Competence Development: Support creation of education material, as well as contributes to improvement of appropriate IT-Tools. Secure the right level of information in all our sites. • Support the Flow Capacity Planning Manager in the preparation of meetings • Global assignments per Flow Capacity Planner (e.g. Category Area Transport, Supply Operations Europe, DC ESE)

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• University degree in logistics, economics, business administration or relevant working experience

• Experience in Forecasting and Capacity Planning and proven track record

• Good knowledge of functions within IKEA Supply Chain and how they contribute to the process

• Good Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Logistics

• Good knowledge about how to build and evaluate fact-based business cases

• Experience in implementation of decided concepts, working methods and tools

• Good knowledge about logistical performance indicators and their main key drivers

• Good presentation and communication skills

• Knowledge of relevant tools and working methods in the Supply Chain

• Computer skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Fluent in English

Additional Information

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA. The selection process will take place continuously, so please send in your application in English as soon as possible.

Co-workers within IKEA Supply lead an exciting life! The mission is to develop business with suppliers in order to deliver IKEA products to our stores located around the world. The goal is to meet the price, quality and quantity expectations of our customers. In our Purchasing & Logistics Area we are working with suppliers within the whole Americas and have offices in King of Prussia, USA; Curitiba, Brazil and soon Mexico City, Mexico.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.  

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