Inventory Management Group Leader- MFU at IKEA - Al Homaizi Limited

Kuwait City, Capital Governorate, Kuwait -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Goods Flow Optimization, Stock Availability, Cost Reduction, Action Planning, Stock Counting, System Parameter Optimization, Product Quality, Merchandising Standards, Replenishment, Forecasting, Operational Requirements, On-Time-In-Full (OTIF), Health and Safety Compliance, Succession Planning

Industry

Description

Company Description About IKEA Kuwait IKEA is the leading Life at Home brand in Kuwait. We offer well-designed, functional, and affordable, good quality home furnishing beautiful solutions, produced with care for people and the environment. There are several companies with different owners, working under the IKEA Brand, all sharing the same vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. IKEA has been in Kuwait for more than 40 years, operated by Al Homaizi Limited and is very well established in Kuwait. IKEA has 6 stores in Kuwait, IKEA The Avenues, The Warehouse, 360, Assima Mall, Khiran Mall and IKEA For Business in Shuwaikh. Who we are and how we work We believe in people. We have an optimistic attitude in the way we are and in the way we do things. We believe in diversity, equality and inclusion because they increase our understanding of our customers and each other. We empower and develop our teams through on-job intensive trainings, working together and providing an international and diverse workplace. In IKEA, every job is different, and every day is different. Are you up to the challenge to join our dynamic and creative work environment? Job Description To manage and support co-workers under my responsibility in the goods flow team in order to co- ordinate and optimize goods flow operations in the store. This will result in agreed product availability for customers and the correct quality of the goods flow process in the store at the lowest possible costs. Lead and influence the Inventory team to secure the highest stock availability for customers at the lowest possible cost by ensuring the Market Fulfilment Unit (MFU) inventory management processes are executed accurately and efficiently. Provide relevant inventory management insights and feedback to the MFU business plan and logistics action plan, and actively implement the agreed logistics actions within the inventory process. Plan, coordinate, and monitor stock counts in close collaboration with all concerned departments to ensure accuracy and compliance. Maintain and optimize system parameters to maximize goods flow efficiency and stock availability. Positively influence product quality, merchandising standards, and the overall customer shopping experience across the market. Analyze stock availability in Customer Meeting Points and execute replenishment orders from the MFU based on space capacity, forecasts, and daily operational requirements. Secure efficient daily inventory operations in accordance with the Global Service Protocol, including accurate counting processes, and achieving On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) fulfilment for customer meeting points and daily customer demand. Secure that the work of the inventory management team complies with the IKEA code of conduct, internal IKEA policies, and all local legislation related to health, safety, security and the environment. Be aware of all security related emergency response and follow the policy and procedures. Provide support in identifying and developing the many talents in the inventory team to secure succession planning. Adhere to IKEA supply chain and security policy, and report to concern manager in case of any identified security breaches. Live the IKEA values and nurture a strong and living IKEA culture that inspires extraordinary achievements in the store and in’ the goods flow team specifically. Qualifications Experience of working in a retail and/or logistics role. Experienced in following action plans/working methods through guidance from managers. Experience working in a fast-paced retail or logistics environment. Excellent numerical skills. Experience of setting and implementing action plans and providing clear direction and following up goals. Additional Information Please send your CV in English and tell us in which direction you would like to take career, if you are experienced in a particular field or looking for completely new challenges. Type of Employment: Full-time

Responsibilities

The leader will manage and support co-workers in the goods flow team to coordinate and optimize store operations, ensuring product availability at the lowest possible cost. This involves leading the Inventory team to execute MFU processes accurately, providing business insights, and monitoring stock counts.