Inventory Planning Specialist

Ikea Ab; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Co-worker discount

Job summary

IKEA Ab is seeking a retail/logistics professional in Tempe to ensure product availability and support a seamless customer experience across our store operations.

You will collaborate with commercial and supply chain partners to forecast demand, manage range changes, and optimize stock levels to improve turnover and service levels.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in retail, supply chain and/or customer service.
• Experience in problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to use relevant IT systems, solutions, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strong product availability and support a seamless customer experience.
• Collaborate with commercial and supply chain partners to forecast.
• Support commercial activities, promotions, peak planning, and sales steering.
• Manage product range administration, including range changes, space parameters, and forecasting.
• Monitor and optimize stock structure to reduce stock and improve capacity utilization.
• Drive stock accuracy through inventory execution, analysis, and root‑cause identification.
• Maintain replenishment and range management through proactive monitoring.
• Communicate goods flow and operational updates to commercial teams.
• Analyze supply, inventory, and sales data to identify improvements and support efficient operations.

Skills

Retail experience

Supply chain experience

Customer service experience

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Job description

Why we will love 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 your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Ensure strong product availability and support a seamless customer experience.
• Collaborate with commercial and supply chain partners to execute accurate operational forecasting.
• Support commercial activities, promotions, peak planning, and sales steering.
• Manage product range administration, including range changes, sales space parameters, and forecasting.
• Monitor and optimize stock structure to reduce avoidable stock and improve capacity utilization.
• Drive stock accuracy through inventory execution, analysis, and root‑cause identification.
• Maintain correct replenishment and range management through proactive monitoring and action.
• Communicate goods flow and operational updates to commercial teams.
• Analyze supply, inventory, and sales data to identify improvements and support efficient operations.

Together as a team

We’re the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people. As a diverse mix of co‑workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs. If you’ve wonder who’s responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that’s us. We’re passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes

The pay range for this role is $21.92- $30.97

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 3 Years of experience in retail, supply chain and/or customer service experience
• Experience in problem-solving and process improvement
• Ability to use relevant IT systems, solutions, and tools