Warehouse Receiving/Replenishment Team Manager - Night Shift

Job description

At IKEA, it so much more than a job.

We are looking to welcome a new Warehouse Receiving/Replenishment Team Manger - Night Shift to join our IKEA Gateshead Night Shift team.

In IKEA world, we call this job Goods Flow Team Manager.

WHAT WE OFFER
This is a 39 hour full-time, permanent position. Flexibility is required but shift patterns are 2:00am - 10:00 am and 04:00 am -12:30 pm working 5 nights over 7 and alternate weekends. As part of this role you will be working on a rotation plan between the Gateshead site and Washington external warehouse.

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.
• You have experience working at a team leader/supervisor level.
• You have a keen interest and experience in retailing and logistics.
• Must have 2+years experience in leading & managing, motivating and developing a team, can set expectations for others.
• You have a basic understanding of the customer fulfilment process and customer journey.
• You are able to set expectations for others and provide clear direction, motivate and develop a team.

Togetherness is one of the core values in the IKEA culture, we expect our candidates to be natural team players and problem solvers, this is especially true for our logistics department which is one of the most crucial parts to our stores!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
We’re the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people. As a diverse mix of co-workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs. If you’ve wonder who’s responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that’s us. We’re passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!

• Planning, organising and monitoring the flow of goods within your area of responsibility in the store, i.e. from goods receiving to sales locations for replenishment so that sufficient stock is available to meet the needs of our customers.
• 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.

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 & Cover Letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
Second step, successful candidates will receive information about the next steps via email, this may include a short telephone conversation.
Third 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.

For any advice or support, email Lisa @ lisa.cathcart.gb@ingka.ikea.com and we’ll be happy to help!