Lead the team and partnerships behind our automated warehouse in Vestby

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself." - Location Oslo (Vestby) - Employment type Full Time Fixed term co-worker - Department Logistics & Supply Chain - Deadline 2026-11-18 Candidate profile (text) - Default language At IKEA, we believe great customer experiences start long before a customer receives their order. Behind every delivery is a team of people, smart technology and strong partnerships working together to make things happen. At our Customer Distribution Centre in Vestby, automation plays an important role in helping us deliver products to customers in a reliable and efficient way. Now, we're looking for a Fulfilment & Replenishment Integration Team Leader who can help us make that operation even stronger. In this one-year assignment, you will lead and develop the IKEA team responsible for our automated warehouse solutions. You will also be our main operational speaking partner towards Swisslog, helping build a strong collaboration that supports both daily operations and long-term improvements. Reporting to the Fulfilment Integration Manager, you will work at the intersection of people, operations, systems and partnerships, always with our customers in mind. Key responsibilities (title) A day in your life with us Key responsibilities (text) In this role, you lead and develop a team of specialists who support the performance and stability of our automated warehouse operation. Together, you create the conditions for smooth daily operations while continuously looking for ways to improve how we work. You act as IKEA's main operational speaking partner towards Swisslog, building a strong partnership based on trust, transparency and shared goals. A big part of your day is spent connecting people, systems and operations. You follow up on performance, coordinate incident handling and improvement activities, and work closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure that challenges are addressed and opportunities are acted upon. By combining operational insight with data and system understanding, you help identify root causes, prioritise the right actions and secure long-term improvements. You also play an important role in preparing the team and the operation for the future. Whether it is system changes, new ways of working or evolving business needs, you help build competence, confidence and readiness across the organisation. Working closely with the Fulfilment Integration Manager, you contribute to creating a reliable, efficient and customer-focused fulfilment operation where people, technology and partnerships work together to deliver a better everyday life for the many people. Let's connect Who you are Let´s connect You're a collaborative leader who enjoys bringing people together to solve challenges and create results. You build trust, communicate clearly and help others grow and succeed. When things don't go as planned, you stay focused, use data and insights to understand what matters most, and turn learning into improvements for both colleagues and customers. We think you'll be a good match if you have:

• Solid experience from an automated warehouse operation.
• Deep knowledge of Astro and strong working knowledge of SynQ, with Astro expertise being particularly important for this role.
• Experience leading, coaching, coordinating or developing others, with a proven ability to create results through people.
• Experience working with Swisslog or another warehouse automation provider.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust across teams, functions and external partners.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience using operational data and analysis to identify issues, set priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Education within logistics, supply chain, automation, engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous IKEA experience, especially from an automated fulfilment or distribution environment, is considered an advantage.

If you'd like to learn more about the role or life at IKEA, you're welcome to reach out to Fulfilment Integration Manager Dennis Karlsson at dennis.karlsson2@ingka.ikea.com. We look forward to receiving your application. Why you will love us From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers. At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together. Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA. What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!