Transport Planner - Intern (Start ASAP)

Company description

At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. We like to break things, like rules, and then make things happen. It’s all part of our vision—to create a better everyday life for the many. Maybe you can help us?

At Supply Chain Operations we connect our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. We lead, plan, and execute the supply of IKEA products between suppliers and retailers. We contribute to customer satisfaction by securing customer-perceived availability, delivering the lowest cost over time, leading towards sustainability, and ensuring the right quality for all services.

We are looking for co-workers who will master the daily planning execution and deliver a seamless omnichannel experience for IKEA customers.

Job Description

• Your job will be to oversee and make sure that our products are transported smoothly from the supplier to the stores. You'll work with the people and companies that are part of IKEA's supply chain both inside and outside the company.
• You'll be the go-to person for any daily issues that come up, whether it's dealing with suppliers, delivery companies, or stores.
• You can build strong relationships and engage stakeholders to secure common goals.
• Keep looking for ways to make our work more efficient by using more digital tools and automating what we can.
• You'll make sure all the information in our systems is right so that we can see where our products are and understand why there are any delays or problems and you will take lead to alert stakeholders when there's incorrect or missing information that affects product delivery.
• Finally, you'll help develop new ways of working and report how well our deliveries are doing.

Qualification

• As a person, you are resilient by having the capability to define and make priorities based on business needs.
• You are eager to operate in a fast-moving and problem-solving environment
• You have a desire to constantly improve business performance and become better.
• You have a high commitment to business goals by delivering results and a make-it-happen attitude.
• You always strive to reach goals with a high level of energy and motivation.
• You are analytical, structured, and organized.
• You are a proactive, and fact-based decision-maker with the ability to escalate when and if needed.
• You speak English and Chinese.

More Information

• Opportunity for Full-Time Position: If your internship performance meets the company's expectations, you may be offered a full-time position.
• Work Schedule: At least 4 working days per week, with the internship lasting for 6 months.
• Compensation: Salary of 150-180 RMB per day.
• Work Environment: IKEA-style office setting, FIKA, and super nice colleagues.