Flow Capacity Planner - Supply Chain Operations

Company Description

Hej! We are IKEA!

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 and food products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.

The Inter IKEA Group is a part of Inter IKEA Systems B.V., owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor.

IKEA 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.

IKEA Purchasing and Logistics Services US Inc. is part of our Americas region which also has an office in Curitiba, Brazil and Mexico City, Mexico, and is a subsidiary of the Inter IKEA Group.

Job Description

We are now looking for Flow Capacity Planner 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. 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.

Your main assignments as Flow Capacity Planner are:

• Develop framework for overall logistical operational performance from a planning perspective and is responsible for the definition of needed capacities and requirements for assigned Business Units.

• 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 Supply Chain stakeholders. 

• 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 and to secure the right capacity by internal and external stakeholders. 

• Provide operational capacity plan by defining the needed capacity on route and Distribution Centre level to secure global agreements in accordance with the operational frame.

• Create the right pre-conditions for accurate and stable capacity plans by securing necessary system updates. 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.

• Take lead in the alignment and interaction with all relevant IKEA Supply Chain stakeholders to secure accurate and reliable capacity plans.

• Manage stakeholders by securing good relationship and cooperation, creating understanding about IKEA planning processes and support end-to-end perspective among IKEA Supply Chain stakeholders.

• Take lead in the development of internal Working Methods within the Capacity Planning Process. 

• Support creation of education material, as well as contributes to improvement of appropriate  IT-Tools.

• Lead and participate in projects or global assignments in area of flow capacity planning. 
 

Qualifications

We want you, because:

• The IKEA culture & values inspire you every day.
• You have a good experience (at least 2 years) in forecasting and capacity planning.
• You have a good knowledge about Supply Chain and understanding of transport and warehousing industry.
• You have good knowledge about how to build and evaluate fact-based business cases.
• You have good analytical skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant tools and working methods. 
• You have the capability to build effective and trustful relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• You enjoy solving problems and finding root cause.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

About why to join us

We believe in you!

You get the privilege and the responsibility to lead your assignment in a diverse team and partner with world class service providers, while finding innovative ways to drive the business for IKEA.

We grow with you!

In regular conversations with your manager, you can explore your development and career opportunities, and we will support you on the way. We embrace making mistakes and learning from them. For us at IKEA, this is the best way forward.

We develop together with our partners!

We are good listeners and can build relationships. We are committed to helping our partners grow and develop their full potential together with us.

About the recruitment process

If the above appeals to you, you might be the one we are looking for! The selection process will take place continuously, so please send in your application as soon as possible, however not later than May 7, 2025. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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.   

Want to learn more about current opportunities? Come say Hej (hello in Swedish) here:  https://about.ikea.com/en/work-with-us