Process Developer (m/f/d) Intralogistics Development – Supply Chain Development

As a Process Developer, you will develop and maintain the Handling & Storage processes and contribute to the integration of the Handling & Storage process in the global IKEA processes.

You are an expert in the field of intralogistics and know the core of the operations of distribution centers and customer distribution centers.

You are responsible for all processes, concepts, tools and working methods related to the Handling & Storage process.

As a Process developer you are responsible of the prioritization and development of identified business needs through business analysis.

As the Process Developer you will among other tasks:

• Be responsible for the logistical set-up process within any Intralogistics project and secure a verification of the developed ways of working and that all Intralogistics business requirements are met
• Lead concept and process improvements, as well as development initiatives and prepare bases for decision material
• Be responsible to develop and keep process documentation up to date as well as related working methods and learning material
• Be responsible for all processes, concepts, tools and working methods related to the Handling & Storage process
• Secure coordination and consistency in the process development towards other connected processes
• Be responsible for the prioritization and development of identified business needs and process improvement potentials through business analysis

Travels are included periodically in this position

You have a strong passion to guide automation & design into the future, having a strong drive in the field of logistics, digitalisation and automation. You have a strong interest in Supply Chain and Intralogistics as well as in technology, digitalisation, automatics and robotics. Last but not least, you have the passion to drive and develop the business and yourself to deliver excellent results and a strong desire to collaborate and interact with all stakeholders.

We also see that you have:

• Very good understanding of the processes within a logistics unit
• Good understanding of how your everyday work adds customer value by delivering result
• Capability to build trust and relationships, in order to build long-term business partnership internally and externally
• Ability to handle complexity and to deal with multiple activities simultaneously
• An agile mind-set and move with speed and direction
• A university degree in the relevant area of study is a plus or 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• A good knowledge and understanding of IKEA processes and organisations as well as a strong knowledge of IKEA's supply chain is plus
• A good overview of the IKEA System landscape is a plus
• Fluent in English both written and verbal

We offer you a position in a fast paced, truly global environment where development and constantly being on the way is in focus! And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow together with us in an international network with future oriented projects and technical innovations. 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!

The position is based in Dortmund, Germany and will require travelling.

Submit your application online and in English via our recruitment system SmartRecruiters (please note that applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted) latest on the 3rd January 2025. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process or about the role, please send a message to our recruiting team via SmartRecruiters and we will come back to you.

At IKEA, we continuously look for better ways of working, following our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. It is in our culture to work together and to be open, straightforward, and inclusive. We welcome all applications. Our culture and values are based on equal opportunities, and we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!