Job Description

Company DescriptionThe 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.Your assignment

• Lead the Sales and Supply Support team and work with Regional Retail Supply Integration team as well as Store Commercial team to secure the highest possible goods availability for launches, country and local store activities as well as excellent availability - everyday.
• Contribute to the store business plan and logistics action plan. Ensure the logistics actions agreed in the store business plan are implemented within the Sales and Supply Support team.
• Maximise successful replenishment by driving the actions of forecasting and ordering to ensure they are align with the commercial calendar and within the store capacity.
• Work actively with the Goods Flow Manager in analysing stock discrepancies and support the Logistics and Business Navigation Manager with the analysis of the discrepancies as part of the inventory management process.
• Secure an efficient and precise range management process for the store, thereby constantly maintaining a healthy stock structure \xe2\x80\x93 overstock, concrete and past EDS stocks are within an acceptable level.
• Work actively with the commercial team on the range change process and ensuring the required article parameters are in place to support the timely sales start of NEWS thereby creating a sense of vitality for our visitors.
• Set goals based on agreed key performance indicators, and monitor the Sales and Supply Support team\'s performance against agreed goals, adapting and taking action accordingly.
• Ensure that the Sales and Supply Support team works in compliance with the IKEA Code of Conduct, internal IKEA regulations and local legislation relating to health, safety & security and the environment.
• Identify, recruit and develop the talents within the Sales and Supply Support team to secure succession planning.
• Live the IKEA values and nurture a strong and thriving IKEA culture that inspires colleagues to reach extraordinary achievements in the store and specifically in the Sales and Supply Support team.

QualificationsYour profile

• Passion for developing people and talent.
• Passion for logistics and working in a fast paced, constantly changing retail environment.
• Know how to analyse sales performance vs forecast in order to identify underperforming areas.
• Know how optimize market capacity and availability by actively balancing stock among all stock holding units.
• Know and understand the product life cycle and how to manage the range change process.
• Know how to support efficient goods replenishment through the effective management of forecasts and sales location parameters.
• Ability to lead based on performing, delivering through team/stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to deliver, making things happen with speed, simplicity and flexibility even in unpredictable situations.
• Ability to follow up and optimize operational performance while considering tactical plans.

Additional InformationImportant Note:
You are invited to the Life at Home journey with IKEA. Click >> * to begin your journey. Kindly note that your job application will be processed when you complete the assignment.*If you can\'t access the link, please go to the original job posting at Smart Recruiter.Working with us has its rewardsWherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them:IKEA discountsCo-workers are our most values customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work.Flexi benefitsWe offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health.Maternity and paternity leaveWe give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys \xe2\x80\x93 and responsible \xe2\x80\x93 at home.GiftsWe enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards/Work environmentAs home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and create a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side.Incentive planAll co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives.Free ParkingAll co-workers are given free parking.Please apply by 30 September 2024.

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