Distribution Center Manager

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About the job

Distribution Center Manager
Location: Metz Distribution Center
Permanent Job
IKEA Group Mobility rules apply

About Customer Fulfilment
The IKEA Group faces an exciting and challenging future ahead transforming into a multichannel retailer, where customer fulfilment will be crucial to deliver our long term ambitions. Customer Fulfilment (CFF) has the global responsibility for making IKEA products & core services available for customers wherever and whenever they choose to buy them.
Within CFF, Distribution Services South Europe offers great opportunities for IKEA and we have set high ambitions on what we aim to achieve in the region. DS South Europe secures the deliveries of goods to customers and stores in France, Italy, Spain & Portugal and in the Middle East area, from distribution units located in Piacenza, Valls, Lyon, Metz, Paris, Marseille, and Dubai. The DS South Europe organization benefits from a highly competent and collaborative team that is committed to meeting our challenging growth agenda, while also enjoying the cultural and social experience of living in South Europe.

We are looking for an engaging and dynamic leader to join the DS South Team as DC Manager in Metz, France.

About the job

·  Manage and optimize the Distribution Center within given frames based on an environmentally and socially sustainable Supply Chain
·  Lead, coach and develop a high performing DC organization (communication, flexibility, performance culture, competence development, succession planning)
·  Secure efficiency and initiate improvements to reach excellence in operations defined in the DS business plan and to fulfil performance goals defined in the GSP with customer in focus and total supply chain in mind
·  Responsible for budget and result for the Distribution Center and secure that benchmarking and improvement process is in place
·  Secure that warehousing process and new technology is implemented in the DC
·  Secure that IKEA rules and country specific laws and regulations are followed (safety & security, labor laws etc.)
·  Facilitate communication and cooperation with stake holders involved in Store Delivery process in the DS area/DCG respectively stakeholders involved in Picking and Delivery Services in the DS area/market/country
·  Contribute to the creation of the DS area business plan and implement local action plans
·  Secure necessary information flow and effective communication throughout the organization
·  Lead and participate in networks and projects
About you

You are our candidate if you meet these requirements:

·  Good understanding of Supply Chain and aspects related to logistics
·  Good Understanding of social and environmental aspects related to logistics
·  Strong communication and relationship building skills, ability to build trustful relations and commitments
·  The ability to get things done and to realize goals, with the desire to question current ways of working and to strive for quick, lean and simple solutions.
·  The ability to develop and to lead an organization in a changing environment
·  Ability to implement structural way of working
·  Being an ambassador for IKEA culture and values both internally and externally
Qualifications:

·  University degree (Logistics, Economics or related) or equivalent in working experience
·  Minimum 3 years working experience in a management position (preferable in Logistics, Retail or related)
·  Proven leadership skills enable to communicate, inspire and motivate co-workers
·  Fluency in English (written & spoken) and willingness to learn local language (French)
·  Customer oriented, always striving to reach customer success APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30, 2017

Contact for more information: Philippe Monneret, Distribution Operation Manager France and/or Ester Piovesana DS Area HR Manager

GROWING TOGETHER
IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world's leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

Job ID

295411BR

Removal Date

30/09/2017