IKEA Warehouse and Logistics Team Leaders

IKEA Warehouse and Logistics Team LeadersHays

Listed 2 days ago

Location:
Auckland City, Auckland

Job type:
Full time

Duration:
Permanent

Company benefits:
Competitive salary, benefits and more!

Want to make something extraordinary? Come make it at IKEA.
We're opening our first store in Aotearoa.
This is your chance to become part of the IKEA whānau and be part of something historic from day one.
Together with all our co-workers, we're on a mission to create a better every day for the many people.
Now, we're preparing to bring that mission to the many Kiwis!

Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, everyone has the potential to make a real impact at IKEA.
Whether you're a creative thinker, a problem solver, or someone who loves helping others, there's room for you to grow here.
After all, some of our best leaders started their journey on the shop floor.
Now it's your turn to help assemble our story in Aotearoa.

We're excited to announce multiple openings for dynamic Warehouse and Logistics Team Leaders to join our Service Execution and Fulfilment Operations teams at IKEA.
If you're passionate about home furnishings and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, we want to hear from you!

To be considered for a Warehouse or Logistics Team Lead role, experience in the following is essential:

• You have 1-2 years of leadership experience, with a strong track record of driving both business results and people development.
• Strong awareness and ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-energy environment.
• Leadership and management experience in large-scale operations/retailer.
• A solid understanding of retail and logistics processes, tools, and working methods, helping things run smoothly behind the scenes.
• You understand different leadership styles and can adapt them to suit the team, the moment, and the challenge at hand.
• Proven track record of working through others - setting priorities, delegating tasks, and giving honest, constructive feedback to help people grow.
• You're passionate about logistics and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving omnichannel environment.
• You build trust effortlessly and communicate clearly, tailoring your approach to different people and situations.
• Understanding of budgets, costs, and key performance indicators, using them to plan, follow up, and steer the business toward success.
• A natural people-person who connects easily, building strong relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Alignment with IKEA values, with a passion for home furnishings and the ability to integrate equality, diversity, and inclusion practices within the workplace.

What you need to know:

• The role is Permanent.
• The work location for this role once the store is open will be IKEA Sylvia Park & our external warehouse in Māngere by Auckland airport.
• As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts based on store trading hours.
  You also must have the availability to work alternating weekend shifts.
• The role is expected to start on 14/07/2025.
• The first step of the recruitment process will be an application form.
  If you are successful to the next step, you will be notified via email.
• If your application is progressed, you may be invited to complete a Video Interview.
• As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates which includes an MOJ police check.
• IKEA Sylvia Park is a non-smoking workplace.
• Car parking will not be provided and therefore IKEA encourages all co-workers to utilise public transportation wherever possible.

We need people like you.

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job.
Come join us! Click '' to learn more about this exciting opportunity, why we will love you, IKEA benefits and be a part of assembling IKEA's story in Aotearoa today!

Apply online for this role or contact Vanessa Barter for more information.