Transport Planner (Internship)

Job description

Company description

Ciao! Bună! Merhaba!  Assalam -u – Alaikum!

That’s how we say ‘Hello’ in our offices in Purchasing & Logistics Area South. You don’t need to master all these languages, but we do believe you enjoy working in a multicultural environment. We are looking for a Transport Planner with passion and experience for transportation and logistics.

Job description

IKEA sells millions of products around the world every day and each one must make its way from supplier to customer. Supply Chain Operations plays a vital role in the IKEA supply chain and make sure that the transportation is performed in a professional way, securing all requirements related to availability, optimal total cost, quality & sustainability.

Your tasks will include:

•    Planning and booking optimal transport solutions under the consideration of IKEA supply chain stakeholder preconditions.
•    To monitor proper execution of the transportations under his/her responsibility
•    Reschedule and/or cancel shipments in case of logistical operational deviations. 
•    Work in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. carriers, suppliers) to solve operational deviations during delivery planning and execution. Follow-up operational deviations and search for solutions to avoid operational deviations in the future. 
•    Secure transport capacity by monitoring and requesting spot solutions within agreed frame.
•    Secure proactive communication with internal IKEA supply chain stakeholders.
•    Secure correct data in our systems to secure proper visibility and provide reasons codes for any deviation in our planning process.
•    Follow-up Extra-costs and investigate all cases. 

Qualification

Your knowledge, skills and experience include:

·  Quick learner and good flexibility to adapt to change
·  Proactive and solution-oriented approach
·  Interest in Transport/Delivery Planning roles
·  Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
·  Preferred University Degree in Supply Chain field
·  Capability to deal with multiple tasks under time pressure
·  Italian and English speaker
More Information

We look forward to receiving your application in English, within 15 July 2022.