Logistics Deviation Specialist - 12 months contract

Inter IKEA Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter IKEA Group in Warsaw is seeking a Logistics Deviation Specialist on a 12-month contract to manage extra-cost claims, verify costs, and collaborate with a network of internal and external partners across borders. The role emphasizes data-driven decision support, accurate documentation, and cost control in a global supply chain.

You will interact with Transport Service Providers and internal stakeholders, analyse cost trends, and drive improvements that contribute to a leaner, more

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across different countries and cultures.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Collaborative mindset and a drive to continuously learn and improve.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics extra-cost claims, ensuring accurate cost verification, documentation, and use of cost codes.
• Lead fact-based discussions, analyze data, and prepare reports that support decision-making.
• Authorize payments to Transport Service Providers and ensure each case is properly documented.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor and follow up on extra-cost levels across carriers, units, and distribution centers.
• Identify improvement opportunities, track cost trends, and develop action plans with internal stakeholders.
• Drive a cost-conscious mindset by sharing insights and recommendations with key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with Transport Service Providers and contribute to developing smarter ways of working for the future.

Skills

Supply chain

Logistics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholders across countries

Fluent English

Job description

Logistics Deviation Specialist - 12 months contract

• Full-time

At IKEA, we do things a little different. Wethinkdifferently. Act differently. And work differently as well.Guided by our vision-To create a better everyday life for the many, we innovate, challenge conventions, and develop solutions that make sustainable living more accessible. For over 75 years, our co-workers have helped bring this vision to life, and by 2030, we aim to reach millions more.

IKEA Supply ensures our products are produced and delivered efficiently to customers worldwide. We work closely across business areas, supply functions, and retail markets to secure product availability at the lowest total cost.

We believe collaboration is strongest when we meet in person. Therefore, we spend most of our time in the workplace, with flexibility to work from home when relevant.

Our success is built on strong values. We lead by example,collaborate, continuously improve, andact. We support learning, personal growth, andhelpingeach other succeed.

At IKEA, we make healthy and sustainable choices affordable and accessibleformany people. We are looking for curious, innovative, and purpose-driven individuals who share our vision.

In this role, you will lead your assignments, collaborate with colleagues and external partners, and contribute to business development. We support your growth throughdevelopmentconversations, learning opportunities, and a culture that encourages learning from experience. Together, we build strong relationships and help each other reach our full potential.

As a Logistics Deviation Specialist, you will join a team of specialists and report to the Logistics Deviation Manager. We know our strength is naming our products, not our jobs, but this role offers plenty of opportunities to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of our Supply Chain.

What will you do?

Managelogisticsextra-cost claims, ensuringaccuratecost verification, documentation, and use of cost codes.

Lead fact-based discussions, analyze data, and prepare reports that support decision-making.

Authorize payments to Transport Service Providers and ensure each case is properly documented.

Partner with internal stakeholders tomonitorand follow up on extra-cost levels across carriers, units, and distributioncenters.

Identifyimprovement opportunities, track cost trends, and develop action plans together withInternal stakeholders.

Drive a cost-conscious mindset by sharing insights and recommendations with key stakeholders.

Build strong relationships with Transport Service Providers and contribute to developing smarter ways of working for the future.

What are we looking for?

At least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, ora relatedfield.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across different countries and cultures.

Fluent spoken and written English.

A collaborative mindset and a passion for building trust-based relationships.

Curiosity, initiative, anda driveto continuously learn and improve.

Values that align with IKEA's vision and culture.

At IKEA, you'll be part of a diverse, international team where your ideas matter and your workcontributeto creating a better everyday life for the many people. We offer opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact across our global supply chain.

This role is full-time and based in our Warsaw office. We believe in meeting people, members of your team and other co-workers to create, inspire and share. Therefore, we wouldlikeyou to be in the office according to IKEA work-from-home policy.