Automation & Design Developer (m/f/d) Intralogistics Development – Supply Chain Development

Company Description

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IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our 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 will be able to afford them.

IKEA Core Business Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

Supply Chain Development (SCD) is one of the business units in Core Business Supply and we are on an exciting journey! By gathering the end-to-end supply chain development and innovation agenda into one organization, embedding management and development of processes and digital solutions into the business, we will meet the future with the right competences and business capabilities. By this we will also create the preconditions to a world class supply chain that enable IKEA to efficiently respond to the ever-changing customer needs.

Within the SCD Area Intralogistics Development organisation we are responsible to break it down and to establish, lead, support and develop handling and storage solutions for the various IKEA units that have a logistical and fulfilment component.

Job Description

In this role, you will work as an in-house consultant in logistics or as a logistics planner, comparable to similar job profiles outside of IKEA.

As an Automation & Design Developer for Intralogistics you will:

• Develop Intralogistics business requirements and specifications related to automation and design components
• Perform data analytics as part of Intralogistics projects or reviews
• Conduct material and goods flow simulation/analysis
• Plan and design intralogistics components
• Verify technical components and oversee their commissioning
• Handle tendering processes, including vendor selection
• Support the commissioning and implementation of intralogistics setups
• Conduct Improvement Potential Analysis in existing IKEA units
• Stay updated with relevant regulations and standards
• Ensure compliance with laws and standards for machinery and commercial projects
• Travels are included periodically in this position

Qualifications

You have a strong interest in supply chain and intralogistics as well as in technology, digitalization, and automation. You have a passion for planning and leading in a global assignment and to drive and develop the business and yourself to deliver excellent results. Moreover, you have a desire to collaborate and interact with various stakeholders.

You are a match for IKEA and this role when you:

• University degree in a relevant field or equal supply chain experience
• Understanding of intralogistics solutions and of development projects Deep knowledge in dimensioning and planning of the layout and design for a logistic unit
• Basic understanding of Warehouse Management Systems and Material flow Control Systems
• Strong interest in technology, digitalization, automation and robotics
• Operational warehouse experience is beneficial
• Positive attitude and ability to address complex issues with straightforward solutions
• Passion for continuous personal and business development
• Experience in intralogistics material flow systems, processes and related IT solutions
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal 
• Enjoy working in a multicultural environment

Additional Information

We offer you a position in a fast paced, truly global environment where development and constantly being on the way is in focus! And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow together with us in an international network with future oriented projects and technical innovations. 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!

The position is based in Dortmund, Germany and will require travelling.

Submit your application online and in English via our recruitment system SmartRecruiters (please note that applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted) latest on the 21st February 2025. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process, please send a message to our recruiting team via SmartRecruiters and we will come back to you. In case of questions connected to the role, please reach out to hiring manager Tobias Lüling ([email protected]).

At IKEA, we continuously look for better ways of working, following our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. It is in our culture to work together and to be open, straightforward, and inclusive. We welcome all applications. Our culture and values are based on equal opportunities, and we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!