Inventory Planning Specialist

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management

In short

IKEA is seeking an Inventory Planning Specialist to ensure strong product availability and support a seamless customer experience. This role involves collaborating with partners on operational forecasting, managing product range, optimizing stock structure, and driving stock accuracy. The position is permanent, full-time, and based on-site in Tempe, Arizona.

Responsibilities

Ensure strong product availability and support a seamless customer experience.
Collaborate with commercial and supply chain partners to execute accurate operational forecasting.
Support commercial activities, promotions, peak planning, and sales steering.
Manage product range administration, including range changes, sales space parameters, and forecasting.
Monitor and optimize stock structure to reduce avoidable stock and improve capacity utilization.
Drive stock accuracy through inventory execution, analysis, and root‑cause identification.
Maintain correct replenishment and range management through proactive monitoring and action.
Communicate goods flow and operational updates to commercial teams.
Analyze supply, inventory, and sales data to identify improvements and support efficient operations.

Requirements

3 Years of experience in retail, supply chain and/or customer service experience
Experience in problem-solving and process improvement
Ability to use relevant IT systems, solutions, and tools

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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About IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers. The IKEA retail business…

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