Service Provider Operations Developer in Category Area Transport

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. A big mission which requires people with big passion. Come join us in this journey and let’s make the world better together!

Supply Chain Operations (SCO) is a global organisation in IKEA Supply. With our 800 amazing and passionate colleagues sitting in 20 locations around the world we make sure that our customers can buy the IKEA products they desire and love. Together with our partners, we develop and deliver excellent transport and logistic solutions that are simple, affordable, and sustainable.

In Category Area Transport we are responsible to procure, develop and operate all transport capacities in the IKEA supply chain. You think outside of the box? So do we. Come see things a little differently with us.

Are you curious to grow the business, and challenge yourself?
 We are looking for a Service Provider Operations Developer in Category Area Transport in Älmhult that will be part of delivering excellent performance now and over time and developing the future of transportation in Category Land. With automation, standardisation and digitalisation in mind we aim for much stronger and advanced partners, able not only to move goods from point A to B but also contribute to IKEA development agenda. With your creativity, persuasive communication, analytical mind we believe you can be part of delivering the best result for IKEA customers.
 
Your main assignments as Service Provider Operations Developer are:
• Secure service provider's operational performance in all aspects.
• Together with service providers and internal supply chain stakeholders secure optimal usage of agreed/available transport capacity vs planned/needed capacity. 
• Active work with capacity forecasting (mid- and short-term) to secure capacity for peaks, volume fluctuations, etc. Likewise, together with supply chain stakeholders, find optimal solutions at lowest total cost.
• Support Business Developer with Tender/other procurement activity's preparation and implementation.
• Secure and share needed industry competence with all relevant functions.
• Monitor and secure execution of signed contracts vs. agreed terms & conditions. Perform compliance/spot checks at service providers to verify compliance with given parameters, such as quality of equipment, safety and security, etc.
• "Ad hoc" purchasing activities. Within the mandate given, contribute to securing capacity in unforeseen situations.
We need your ability to build relations and to work with different stakeholders in a trustful way, your creativity to find and implement optimal, sustainable solutions, while acting as an IKEA ambassador in all situations. 
Please send us your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit for this role, you do that under message to Hiring Manager. The last day to send your application is the 10th of October 2021.

Curious to know more? Let´s connect!

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hiring manager, Marcus Vagnebohrn at marcus.vagnebohrn@inter.ikea.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Marie Sandman at +46 768545309
Does this sound like you? Yes? Then, why not apply?
This position will be placed in Älmhult, Sweden

We look forward to receiving your application in English by 1st October 2021. If you have any questions about the role please contact Business Development Manager Jurgita Modgabyte Mortensen at +46 723528052. recruitment process, please contact Aivita Grockyte, People & Culture Leader, at Aivita.grockyte@inter.ikea.com

Welcome with your application!