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Supply Planning & Inventory Specialist

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New Zealand , Auckland

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Job Description:

Supply Planning & Inventory Specialist role at IKEA's first store in Aotearoa, responsible for operational forecasting, range administration, stock accuracy, and supporting commercial activations to enhance customer experience and drive sales.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supporting operational forecasting and collaborating with commercial partners to monitor and improve forecast accuracy
  • Acting as the go-to contact for range administration and supply-related queries across departments
  • Managing range planning and ensuring alignment with sales space parameters and product availability
  • Maintaining the store's assortment, including new and outgoing items, and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Ensuring stock accuracy through proactive monitoring and action
  • Supporting local commercial activations to enhance customer experience and drive sales
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and operational excellence

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in demand and supply planning
  • Strong understanding of stock availability and inventory accuracy
  • Intermediate Excel skills (advanced proficiency highly desirable)
  • Ability to communicate, engage, and influence stakeholders and business partners to achieve business objectives
  • Analytically minded with exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Passionate about data analysis and problem-solving, proficient in Power BI and Microsoft Office
  • Strong multitasking abilities, adept at managing time efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
  • Forward thinker who works calmly under pressure, takes ownership of quick decisions and problem solving
  • Highly organised with a flexible and growth mind-set
  • Confident in communicating, engaging, and influencing stakeholders and business partners
  • Keen interest in logistics processes, comfortable operating at both tactical and operational levels
  • Self-driven and proactive
  • can capitalise on tasks without needing strict direction and work autonomously

Nice to have:

Advanced Excel proficiency

What we offer:
  • 5 weeks of Paid Annual Leave
  • Parental Leave Pay
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
  • 15% discount for Co-workers
  • Provided Co-worker uniforms

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 25, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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