IKEA Hiring for Inventory Control Specialist at Atlanta, GA Full Time

IKEA Atlanta is actively seeking a talented Inventory Specialist (Sales & Supply Support Specialist) with a strong passion for retail logistics and supply chain. The ideal applicant will have extensive industry knowledge with at least 3 years of inventory control experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

SUMMARY:

The Sales & Supply Support team are responsible for ensuring there is a consistently high and stable level of stock availability in the product range for our customers at the lowest possible cost.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• At least 3 years of experience working in an inventory control role with a proven record of success.
• Proven analytical skills, strong organizational skills, very detailed oriented, ability to work with little supervision and strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and engage others in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience applying tactical and operational thinking, implementing action plans, providing clear direction and following up on goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

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.