Checkout Experience Leader: Payments & Service

IKEA Alsulaiman; Medina; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Alsulaiman in Medina, Saudi Arabia is seeking a dedicated Checkout Supervisor to secure a fast, simple, and customer-friendly payment experience. You will support checkout co-workers, ensure accurate cash handling, and help process payments securely in a cost-effective manner.

The role requires a diploma or higher and at least two years in customer service, operations, or payment operations, with experience leading teams, planning staff, and analyzing KPI data to drive improvements in

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in customer service, operations, or payment operations.
• Experience in team leadership, staff planning, and performance management.
• Good understanding of payment processes, cash handling, reconciliation, and different tender types.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-management skills.
• Experience in coaching, competence development, and succession planning.
• Ability to analyze data, monitor KPIs, and prepare performance reports.
• Good organizational skills and attention to accurate record keeping and documentation.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to maintain high service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the checkout area is always well maintained, fully equipped, and ready to serve customers efficiently throughout the day.
• Ensure checkout co-workers have the knowledge, confidence, responsibility, and authority needed to support customers and process payments effectively.
• Monitor daily schedules and ensure adequate coverage, addressing any staffing gaps when required.
• Monitor queues and customer waiting times and take appropriate action to ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
• Ensure daily spot checks are completed and that checkout operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe and secure checkout environment for customers and co-workers at all times.
• Work closely with other functions to implement improvements that enhance operations and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to the checkout action plan and take ownership of agreed actions and deliverables.
• Share knowledge with co-workers and support continuous learning and development within the team.
• Monitor performance against agreed goals and KPIs and take corrective action when required.
• Ensure staff planning and attendance are aligned with customer visitation and checkout demand.
• Follow cash handling, reconciliation, and payment procedures to ensure accuracy and security.
• Identify more efficient ways of working to improve productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Support the implementation of new payment methods, systems, or checkout solutions when introduced.
• Support competence development, performance management, and succession planning within the team.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Data analysis

KPI monitoring

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or higher qualification

Job description

IKEA Alsulaiman in Medina, Saudi Arabia is seeking a dedicated Checkout Supervisor to secure a fast, simple, and customer-friendly payment experience. You will support checkout co-workers, ensure accurate cash handling, and help process payments securely in a cost-effective manner.

The role requires a diploma or higher and at least two years in customer service, operations, or payment operations, with experience leading teams, planning staff, and analyzing KPI data to drive improvements in