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Fulfilment Operations Manager

Lead the end-to-end daily running fulfilment unit operations. Lead, coach and develop the operational teams, as well as ensure performance with high quality at lowest possible costs and the customer in focus, keeping an everyday safe, sustainable and healthy work environment in mind.

The Fulfilment Operations Manager contributes to a seamless customer experience by securing a safe, efficient, and customer‑centric goods flow process that enables exceptional product availability and order fulfillment at the lowest possible cost. This role leads daily fulfilment operations, drives continuous improvement, and strengthens partnerships that support long‑term sustainable business growth.

Lead and secure an efficient, high‑quality goods flow process across inbound, replenishment, warehousing, order fulfillment, and outbound operations.

Maintain and optimize a living capacity plan that ensures strong product availability, accurate replenishment, and timely customer order fulfillment.

Implement operational improvements, new technologies, and modern ways of working to enhance efficiency and elevate both the customer and co‑worker experience.

Collaborate closely with Fulfilment Integration, Unit Management, support functions, and external transport/service providers to secure cost‑effective end‑to‑end fulfilment.

Strengthen communication with inbound and outbound transport planning teams to optimize delivery performance and goods availability.

Ensure all fulfilment operations comply with IKEA standards, the IKEA Code of Conduct, and local laws related to health, safety, security, and environmental regulations.

Lead and support the implementation of the Customer Fulfilment Sustainability agenda, taking actions to reduce environmental impact and enable long‑term sustainable profitability.

Contribute to the development and execution of local business and logistics action plans, aligning operational goals with broader unit strategies.

Lead, coach, develop, and inspire a high‑performing Fulfilment Operations team, driving competence development, performance culture, and succession planning.

Foster an inclusive, values‑driven, and safe work environment that embraces diversity, ensures well‑being, and strengthens the IKEA culture.

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 wondered 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!

Requirements

University degree and 3 years of related experience, or minimum 7 years of related experience

Minimum 2 years of managerial experience

JOB TYPE

Permanent

HOURS

40 hours per week / Benefits Eligible

SHIFTS: Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Operations generally range between the window of 7am to 11pm; Work schedules are published one month in advance

Salary Range

$89,487 - $128,414

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