Fulfilment & Replenishment Operations Team Leader SD 2A
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Warehouse Operations
In short
Lead and develop co-workers in receiving, replenishing, storing, picking, and dispatching goods for IKEA's warehouse operations in Joliet, Illinois. This full-time role focuses on supporting high-performing daily operations, securing efficiency, and contributing to overall warehouse goals to ensure customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop co-workers responsible for receiving, replenishing, storing, picking, and dispatching goods.
- Support high-performing daily operations for the assigned central fulfilment unit and monitor departmental KPIs.
- Secure efficiency and implement improvements to exceed customer expectations.
- Contribute to overall warehouse operations goal setting and analyze workload to secure daily volume handling.
- Contribute to people, shift, and equipment planning based on volume forecast.
- Contribute to increasing efficiency and striving for excellence to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Requirements
- Experience in leading and developing teams.
- Understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, replenishing, storing, picking, and dispatching.
- Focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to analyze workload and plan for seasonal fluctuations.
- Proficiency in monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in contributing to local business plans/projects.
- Familiarity with Mid-term Plan (MTP) and Short-Term Plan (STP) for operational capacities.
- Background check and drug test may be required.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
- WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
- Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
- KinderCare tuition discount
- Retirement and bonus plans
- Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
- Pet insurance program
- Education assistance and learning programs
- Safety shoe reimbursement
- 24/7 telehealth visits
- Dental and vision plans
- Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
- A fun and inclusive work environment
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