Supply Planner

Supply Planner will be responsible for a variety of responsibilities as below: 

- Secure operational capacities by ensuring high quality of capacity data from suppliers and by working continuously towards exceptions together with Need Planner and Supplier in a proactive manner. 
- Contribute to tactical capacity planning based on supplier performance on agreed capacity 
- Update and secure correct business set-up information in all relevant systems. Furthermore work with systems and reports, to proactively detect and act on possible deviations from goal. 
- Prepare suppliers for best replenishment and delivery solutions by continuously maintaining & developing supplier delivery performance and sender lead-times. 
- Contribute to identifying best logistical offer, furthermore implement, maintain and review by having customer and total cost in mind. 
- Actively contribute in the planning and execution of the best set-up for range changes at supplier, constraints periods and activities. 
- Continuously follow-up, analyse and take action to improve supplier delivery performance and ensure goods are shipped in time from suppliers. 
- Secure correct availability information from supplier to IKEA Retail in such quality that it can be for the benefit of customers. 
- Develop and maintain suppliers’ logistic competence towards becoming responsible on their own performance through: working closely with suppliers, running Supplier Development Projects and providing them relevant trainings & working methods. 
- Contribute to supplier development by taking a lead from logistic perspective and engage relevant competence in IKEA and at Supplier to assess supplier logistics capability and running supplier development projects.

4 years+ supply chain related experience

Solution-Oriented Leadership: Leads by example with a proactive, “can-do” attitude; seeks innovative and better solutions to complex problems.

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Shows resilience and determination, does not give up easily, and approaches challenges with creativity and ownership.

Growth & Learning Mindset: Commits to continuous learning and development, embracing opportunities for growth and improvement.

Result-Oriented & Bold: Focused on achieving measurable outcomes; willing to take calculated risks and learn from mistakes to reach goals.

Highly Cooperative: Strong team player who builds trust and works seamlessly across functions to achieve shared goals.

Excellent Communication & Maturity: Communicates clearly and effectively, demonstrates maturity, and confidently speaks up with well-formed opinions.

Strong Execution Ability: Acts decisively and follows through with high accountability and efficiency.

Stakeholder Management: Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration.

Fluent in English and Mandarin