Process Developer - Wholesale

Company Description

IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing and food companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.

The Inter IKEA Group is a part of Inter IKEA Systems B.V., owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor.

IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

IKEA Purchasing and Logistics Services US Inc. is part of our Purchasing and Logistics Area Americas which also has an office in Curitiba, Brazil and Mexico City, Mexico, and is a subsidiary of the Inter IKEA Group.

Job Description

You see things a little differently. So do we. We work hard to make sure everyone’s voice is heard and that everyone can make a difference. We offer positions that challenge your skills and inspire you to grow.  Come see things a little differently with us. 

About the job

The purpose of this position is to provide support in the development of ways of working in Import/Export operations and to identify continual process improvements. This means many different tasks and responsibilities, and a lot of variety on a daily basis! You will work closely with other departments, both domestically and internationally, while working to lower costs, improve customer availability and increase efficiency.

About the assignment- 

As the Process Developer, you will be an active and integral part of the IKEA team with a large variety of job tasks and assignments. Among other things, you:

• Actively support Systems Support in day-to-day activities associated with import and entry documentation and shipment processing

• Contribute to the identification of process, including working methods

• Are responsible for process, working method and associated technology solution education

Qualifications

About you

You are highly motivated and work well on your own or in a large team of co-workers! You thrive in a diverse and global environment and have strong communications skills, both written and verbal. You enjoy working in a fast growing company and embrace the opportunities for challenges and learning that comes with it. Additionally, we believe that you:

• Have University or Technical Institution degree

• Demonstrate strong computer proficiency, programming, development, and technology skills. Preferably experience in VBA, SQL, ACCESS, EXCEL, QlikView/Qliksense, SharePoint/OneDrive, Microsoft Power Platform and Tools or other applicable programming knowledge.

• Are willing to travel internationally

Preferred but Not Required

• Previous experience from supply chain, logistics and/or import/export operations

• Knowledge of Customs federal laws and regulations

 

Additional Information

At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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