Inter IKEA Group

Fulfilment & Replenishment Unit Automation Leader

Inter IKEA Group  •  Shanghai, CN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

  • Very good knowledge of IKEA processes, IKEA supply chain, service & fulfilment unit operations
  • Very good knowledge of industry and different automation solutions in the market
  • Good knowledge of stakeholder management: how to identify and involve relevant stakeholders in a project, process, or question to make things happen.
  • Good understanding of commerciality, potential of automation, customers and co-workers’ needs, demands and expectations in an omnichannel environment.
  • Good knowledge of change management and leading in the unknown/exploring
  • Good knowledge of different leadership styles and needs as well as appropriate use for different situations
  • Very good financial competence and the ability to understand the local financial impact on total network
  • Very good understanding of interdependencies within digital solutions’ landscape with focus on our warehouse management systems
  • Very good knowledge of project management framework

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Secure the preconditions for the execution of automation deployment projects, integration and improvement initiatives on country level and act as ambassador and CoE in country for all automation solutions in use.
  • Secure latest operational and solution best practice is in place in all units.
  • Deliver and maintain needed upskilling and reskilling for automation on a country and unit level.
  • Optimise the use of Automation solutions and lead the continual improvement process based on lean management principles and looking for future automation potentials.
  • Ensure country level automation operational performance (lifecycle cost, productivity and uptime goals) are met as well as ensure solution lifecycle performance goals (scalability, reinvestment) are met.

ABOUT THIS WORK AREA

In close cooperation with the global automaton functions create solution designs, startup automation design processes, secure the proper implementation and a sustainable life cycle management by maintaining required relationships to integrators and vendors in close cooperation with procurement and Facility Management.

Inter IKEA Group

About Inter IKEA Group

ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.

How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.

ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP

The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.

• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.

• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.

• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Delft, NL
Year Founded
1989
Website
ikea.com
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