Flow Capacity Planner
Flow Capacity Planner
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Job Description
This position is oneyear contract.
Assignment:
Logistical (flow) performance: Develop framework for overall logistical operational performance from endtoend perspective as it is defined by respective set of KPIs and PIs (e.g. Forecast stability and accuracy) from a planning perspective and is responsible for the definition of needed capacities and requirements for Category Areas and Supply Operations
Capacity Plan: Monitor analyse control and follow up capacity planning with the goal to secure quality and availability for our customers as well as cost efficiency in strong collaboration with Need Planning function. Provide network and volume forecasts for our endtoend goods flow over a two year time horizon as the base for financial cost planning (e.g. CALC Cost Goal) and to secure the right capacity with internal and external stakeholders. Provide operational capacity plan by defining the needed capacity on route and DC level to secure global agreements in accordance with the operational frame
Preconditions: Create the right preconditions for accurate and stable capacity plans by securing necessary system updates (e.g. forecasting tool updates route maintenance) based on new replenishment solutions or other network changes. Create transparency on volume changes to identify procurement needs and capacity requirements for Supply Chain Operations with the goal to improve efficiency and support cost development on the endtoend goods flow
Stakeholder Management: Take lead in the alignment and interaction with all relevant IKEA supply chain stakeholders (e.g. Sales Plan Supplier Capacity Plans) to secure accurate and reliable capacity plans and provides information to all concerned stakeholders in Supply Chain Operations
Logistics Performance Measurement: Play a key role in the definition of total logistical operational performance from a planning perspective (e.g. forecast accuracy) and the identification of gaps in the forecasts
Working Methods: Take lead in the development of internal Working Methods within the Capacity Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2019 Competence Profile Flow Capacity Planner Page 2 Planning Process in alignment with Supply Chain Development Areas
Competence Development: Support creation of education material as well as contributes to improvement of appropriate ITTools. Secure the right level of information in all our sites.
Support the Flow Capacity Planning Manager in the preparation of meetings
Global assignments per Flow Capacity Planner (e.g. Category Area Transport Supply Operations Europe DC ESE)
Qualifications :
Knowledge
University degree in logistics economics business administration or relevant working experience Experience in Forecasting and Capacity Planning and proven track record
Good knowledge of functions within IKEA Supply Chain and how they contribute to the process Good Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Good knowledge about how to build and evaluate factbased business cases Experience in implementation of decided concepts working methods and tools
Good knowledge about logistical performance indicators and their main key drivers Good presentation and communication skills
Knowledge of relevant tools and working methods in the Supply Chain
Computer skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Fluent in English
Motivation
The IKEA values reflect personal values
A passion for optimising the process that is inspired by coworkers customers and business
Enjoy interacting with internal/external stakeholders is able to build a network and utilise it in order to contribute to the end goal
Growing the IKEA business together through improving competence
A desire to constantly improve and become better
Capabilities
Leading and steering
Supporting and cooperating
Analysing and interpreting
Organising and executing
Adapting and coping
Capability of building effective and trustful relationships
Capability to build factbased business cases in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders and find winwinsolutions within the supply chain
Additional Information :
This job location could be Shanghai Shenzhen or Qingdao. We look forward to receiving your application online in English. For information about the recruitment process please contact People & Culture RecruiterFlora Zheng via
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
