Sales Forecast and Supply Support Specialist

Job ID: 254825

Date posted: 23/08/2024
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JOB TYPE - Regular, Full-time, Hourly Specialist, In Location, Onsite; Retail, Home Furnishing; Supply, Inventory, Forecast, Sales Steering Support

HOURS - From 38 to 40 hours per week (HL4)

SHIFTS - Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Operations generally range between the window of 6am to 6pm; Work schedules are published one month in advance

PAY - The starting rates/salary for this position range from $21.07 to $30.03 and will be based on equivalent work experience

POSTING - The anticipated closing date is on or around 08/30/24

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? - Yes

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That's why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

*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

What you'll be doing day to day

Contributing to a seamless customer experience by optimizing product availability and a flexible capacity plan, always with an everyday safe, sustainable, and healthy work environment in mind.
• Acting as the expert on all product range administration and operational supply-related topics in the retail store.
• Forecasting operational supply, inventory, product range frame, and sales while continually reviewing for accuracy and deviations.
• Supporting the promotional calendar, local activities, peak planning and sales steering implementations.
• Securing the goods flow processes by monitoring and communicating changes to commercial team.
• Managing the product range change process regarding forecasting, sales space parameters, expected sales start and outgoing quantities, working closely with the store Commercial team.
• Driving the stock accuracy process, executing the inventory process, analyzing the outcome, identifying/defining root causes and addressing stock discrepancies.
• Optimizing stock structure through analyses and communication to relevant stakeholders.

We are the ones meeting our customers - in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we're a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept - a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

Why we will love you

You have a passion for delighting customers. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

QUALIFICATIONS

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