Job Description

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Lakeside (Essex)

Employment type

Permanent

Department

Logistics & Supply Chain

Deadline

2022-09-14

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Candidate profile (text) - Default language At IKEA, it is so much more than a job.

We are looking to welcome a warehouse team leader in our replenishment and goods receiving team.

In the IKEA world, we call this position a Goods Flow Team Leader.

Expected Starting Date: Discussed at interview

WHAT WE OFFER

• Living Wage Foundation Employer

39 hours working 5 days out of 7 and 2 out of 4 weekend.
Shifts are predominately from 11pm - 10am.

We offer a competitive salary with the addition of FLT allowance 1.50ph and night shift allowance of 2.25ph (between 10pm-6am).

• Flexibility on availability to be discussed during interviews
• We offer permanent contracts, advanced scheduling & regular weekend off

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save 100's on Highstreet retailers
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• Flexi Holiday Plan
• Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day
• Free parking and you can also enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
You care about making a positive impact in the world. We are looking for proactive and energetic individuals, who are not afraid to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. We are on the lookout for someone who has great communication skills, attention to detail and enables a successful shopping experience for our customers by ensuring that our products are in the right place at the right time.

We are looking for someone who is confident in leading a team and who treats everyone in a polite and friendly manner. The ideal candidate will have a passion to inspire co-workers to achieve common goals. You should be hardworking and ready to go the extra mile to exceed our customer's expectations.

As a person you have good communication skills that can help to build relationships and networks with people across different functions within the unit. You can prioritise and take decisions as well as follow up and communicate progress. You will be someone who believes in the IKEA Concept, has IKEA Brand Identity and lives the IKEA culture & Values.

• You have a keen interest and experience in retailing and logistics.
• You are able to set expectations for others and provide clear direction, motivate and develop a team.
• You have leadership experience within a logistics or retailing background.
• Ability to follow up with and analyse KPI's
• Previous warehouse and click & collect experience or retailing
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Confident in use of computers and mobile handheld electrical devices
• Ability to work well independently and as part of the team and the larger function/store .
• Experience in performance evaluations/Goal setting

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Replenishment

This role will involve overseeing a team who transport the goods from our warehouse onto our shop floor in a fast paced environment before our store opens to customers.

Goods Receiving

This role will involve overseeing a team who work predominantly in the bay unloading the trucks from deliveries and putting the stock into the warehouse.

Day to Day

• Planning, organising and monitoring the flow of goods within your area of responsibility in the store.
• Working actively to improve productivity through efficient resource planning, including managing sickness leave, staff allocation, flexible working and efficient goods flow operations.
• Providing input to your manager on logistics capacity requirements in your area of responsibility and the creation of a business plan and goods flow action plans.
• Empowering your team of co-workers by delegating responsibility to help each person grow and develop, according to their individual ability and experience.
• Every day on the shop floor, you lead by example; supporting and coaching co-workers.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
Second step, if successful you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.

For any advice or support, email us @ georgia.bitters@ingka.ikea.com and we'll be happy to help!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, "to create a better everyday life for the many peopleaEUR inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.