Flow and Capacity Team Leader

You care about making a positive impact in the world. A warehouse job at IKEA is so much more than moving things from A to B. 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.

In this role, you’ll sit near the beginning of the IKEA product journey. As a Goods Flow and Capacity Team Leader, responsible for leading the team that ensures the highest goods are available for customers for the Distribution / Customer Fulfillment Center, you will: Planning and coordination with internal and external colleagues with the aim of ensuring smooth flow of inbound and outbound goods. Ensure reporting requirements for yard inventory are monitored and followed. Lead the yard team and establish best practices for yard management. Communicate with partners and stakeholders any deviation to established processes, guidelines, or forecasting. Sustain data integrity in the Flow & Capacity systems, including the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and supporting planning and transport systems. Recognize and contribute to the development of co-workers and future IKEA leaders. Maintain relationships with transportation vendors and support the central team with booking. Sensible completion of time and pay system requests and tracking. Maintain a clean and safe work area in all locations within the fulfilment unit. Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

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!

1 to 3 years of leadership experience preferred. Pro-active and analytical problem-solving skills. High level of analytical and quantitative skills. Able to communicate inventory analysis to a diverse audience. Requirements Ability to lift, sit, stand, and walk for length of shift. Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. As a condition of employment for this role, the successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test. JOB TYPE: Salary Exempt BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes HOURS: Must have open availability Monday through Friday and weekend support as needed The pay range for this role is $62158 to $89,950 The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 8/27/2025 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