Company description

InSupply Chain Operations(SCO), we make sure IKEA products reach the many people, every day.

Together with our partners across the IKEA value chain, we lead,planand execute the flow of products from suppliers to stores in a simple,efficientand responsible way. By connecting planning and execution, we secure availability,affordabilityand sustainability, today and tomorrow.

Within SCO,Category AreaTransport are responsibletoprocure,developandoperateall transport capacities in the IKEA supply chain within two categories - Land and Ocean & Air. We develop business together with our service providers in all dimensions, delivering excellent and sustainable performance with our strong business and people agenda.Focusing onautomation, and standardisationanddigitalizationwe are not only moving goods from point A to B but also contributing to the IKEA development agenda with efficiency,accuracyand precision in every transport we do.

InCategory Land,it is an integral part of Category Area Transport andis responsible forsecuring and developingoptimalland transport capacity at the right cost, in a sustainable way, fulfilling agreed service precision and quality demands, whilecomplying withsafety and security requirements. Through this, Category Land contributes directly to the IKEA Vision and Business Idea.

Job description

We are now looking forService Provider Operations Developers(SPOD),who wants to work close to operations and business development, ensuring our land logisticsservice providers perform at their best, every day.

This role reports to Business Development Manager

In this roleyou will:

- Secure and continuously improve service provider performance across capacity, quality, safety,precisionand cost.





- Ensure the right capacity is available at the right time through forecasting,planningand close partner collaboration.

- Drive operational development through service provider development plans, businessreviewsand new set-ups.

- Manage deviations and unforeseen situations to protect stable operations at the lowest total cost.

- Safeguard compliance and long-term efficiency by following up contracts,standardsand improvement opportunities.

Qualification

We are looking for someone who:

- Has experience fromlogisticsoperations, transport,land service provider management in complex environments.

- Understands how capacity, quality, safety,precisionand cost come together in day‑to‑day landlogisticsexecution.

- Is comfortable working close to operations, analysing deviations and driving corrective actions with service providers.

- Balances partnership and performance, holding others accountable while developing them over time.

- Is motivated by continuous improvement and turning agreements into reliable operational results.

Greatlogisticsperformance is built through everyday operational excellence and close partnerships.

As SPOD, you help turn plans into reliable execution by supporting service providers to deliver safe,efficientand cost-effective landlogisticsservices.

More Information

We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity.

The expected salary range for this role is €50.000 – €55.000 gross annually. This range is based on our internal salary structure and the competence, experience, and knowledge level required for the position. The final offer will be presented later in the recruitment process to the selected candidate.

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📌 Service Provider Operations Developer, CA Transport Land (Assago)
🏢 Ikea
📍 Assago