IKEA Hiring for Service Provider Operations Developer , Supply Chain Operations Team Job at Bangalore Full Time

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In South Asia we’re on an exciting journey of expanding our business by adding new suppliers & categories and strengthening our existing suppliers.
If you like challenges and really making a difference, maybe this journey is for you!

Job description

• Service Provider’s (SP) performance: Secure SP’s operational performance in all respects (as defined by relevant KPIs, in relation to capacity, precision, qualitative parameters, claims, safety, etc.); identify, monitor & implement relevant actions
• Optimal capacity: Together with SP and supply chain stakeholders in SCO secure optimal usage of agreed/available transport capacity vs. planned/needed capacity. Secure optimal share of spot bookings. Actively work with capacity forecasting (mid- and short-term), identify SP’s production constraints due to peaks, volume fluctuations, etc., and, together with supply chain stakeholders in SCO find optimal solutions which lead to securing needed capacity at lowest total cost
• Procurement process: Actively participate in transport procurement process. Support the tender/other procurement activity’s preparation and secure implementation. Contribute with local operational and market knowledge (e.g. safety standards), and details of SP’s performance and operational capabilities.
• “Ad hoc” purchasing activities (“purchase our of tender” / “purchase out of agreed frame” / spots): Within the mandate given, contribute to secure capacity in unforeseen situations
• New set-ups: Implement new SP (transport) set-ups, operationally and from SP perspective and in close cooperation with Supply Operations Developers and other relevant functions. Contribute to development of working methods and other steering documents (e.g. Carrier Handbook).
• Competence development: Secure and share needed industry competence with all relevant functions. Link between “Industry” and “Flow” dimensions, together with Supply Operations Developer. Participate in relevant external forums / networks in order to be up-to-date with transport trends.
• Compliance: Monitor and secure execution of signed contracts and agreed terms & conditions. Perform compliance/spot checks at SP to verify compliance with given parameters, such as quality of equipment, safety and security, etc. Preconditions for production cost-out: Create link between SP’s production planning and IKEA’s transport operating frame, to find opportunities for optimisation of SP’s productions costs (with Total Cost perspective).
• Innovations: Follow up the innovative developments, contribute to implementation of innovative approach both internally and at external partners.
• Ocean Category specific: Prepare system set-ups for new solutions, such as Sea Preference Plan and similar.

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More Information

Please submit your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English , not later than 15th September ’22. If you have questions regarding the position, please connect with Hiring Manager Christian Perraut and with P&C Generalist, Jaswinder Sharma for any questions on recruitment process. Pls be informed that we will be interviewing continuously meaning that we may end the process early than stated if we find the right candidate.

So don’t delay ! We look forward to receiving your application !