Fulfilment Operations Team Leader

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to 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. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

• Location Malmö
• Employment type Full Time Permanent co-worker
• Department Logistics & Supply Chain
• Deadline 2026-10-25

Candidate profile (text) - Default language Do you enjoy being a hands-on leader? Are you comfortable leading in the unknown and staying calm, structured and decisive also when the pace is high? Then this role could be your next step.

As one of IKEA's largest stores in Sweden, Malmö has made a massive investment, creating many new opportunities for the business. Through innovation, entrepreneurship and new ways of thinking, we continuously explore opportunities to improve the customer experience, increase accessibility and strengthen our position as a leading retail destination. As a Team Leader in Fulfilment Operations at IKEA Malmö, you get to develop people through an exciting new chapter, while making sure operations run smoothly every single day.

Join us on our journey to shape the IKEA Malmö of the future! Key responsibilities (title) Together as a Team Key responsibilities (text) In Fulfilment in Malmö, we are 100+ co-workers, connecting supply to customer demand. You will be part of a group of 9 Team Leaders, where each one leads, coaches, and develops a team of approximately 15 co-workers. You and your team secure the inflow and outflow of goods, making sure our products are available, accessible and ready for our customers when they need them.

As a Team Leader, you will:

• Be hands-on in daily operations, ensuring efficient goods flow.
• Translate daily goals into clear priorities and actions.
• Secure high product availability and operational readiness at low cost.
• Follow up on performance, safety, and ways of working.
• Drive a safe, structured, and positive work environment.

You lead by example, close to your team and always with the customer in mind. Inspired by IKEA’s vision, to create a better life for the many people, you live by our values. Let's connect Who you are Let´s connect We believe you are a hands-on leader with experience from and interest in physical work environments, used to taking responsibility and guiding others bothe in day-to-day operations and through change. You have a structured mindset with the ability to stay calm under pressure and make decisions in fast-changing situations. Also, your English skills are sufficient for day-to-day work, however we value clear communication over perfection. You are people-focused, building trust while setting clear expectations. You bring energy, structure, and positivity, even in early morning shifts.

It’s a plus if your leader experience is from a similar work environment like logistics, warehousing, or fulfilment operations. Also, if you’re experienced in scheduling or workforce planning systems and have a forklift license.

Let's connect!

This is a full-time permanent position (38.25 hours/week) with working hours between 05:00–21:00 (day and evening shifts). The salary is based on Handels collective agreement with a Team Leader allowance on top.

Start date: According to agreement

Application deadline: 25th of October

For questions about the role, please contact Emma Johansson, emma.johansson9@ingka.ikea.com. For questions about the process, you’re welcome to reach out to Senior Recruiter Elin Holm, elin.holm1@ingka.ikea.com.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a real impact in a fast-paced hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!