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Production & Supply chain

Automated Warehouse Specialist

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  • New Jersey
  • Logistics & Supply Chain

Job Description

  • Job ID: 346232

  • Date posted: 26/05/2026

    • About this work area

    You care about making a positive impact in the world. A warehouse job at IKEA is so much more than moving things from A to B. 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.

    JOB TYPE – Salary, Exempt
    HOURS - Full-time -Mon-Fri 8-5 with ability to flex as needed
    PAY- $57,914.00 - $83,107.00 based on experience
    The anticipated posting closing date is on or around June 1st, 2026


    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 perks to help everyone maintain work-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
    *Wisely Pay – 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

    What you'll be doing day to day

    Optimize operations by integrating automation into daily work processes, ensuring efficient task distribution and reliable automation performance. Make sure automation aligns with business priorities and is prepared for peak periods and range changes.
    Assignments
    • Contribute to high-performing daily operations by developing, improving, and maintaining automation systems, proactively considering the end-to-end Fulfilment process.
    • Maintain stable automation performance by addressing errors, performing minor bug fixes, and keeping a clean, safe, and organized automation environment.
    • Implement and coordinate Level 0 support, including root-cause analysis during disruptions and quick action on system issues, configuration problems, and automation failures.
    • Lead and support system deployments, including the implementation and setup of system developments in close collaboration with operations; ensure necessary training and serve as a change agent for leaders and team members.
    • Monitor automation performance by tracking established KPIs, defining improvement actions, and ensuring procedures follow system setups and operational standards.



    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!



    • Logistics or Supply Chain Management and 2 years of related experience, or a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
    •Basic understanding of sustainability principles and a strong interest in environmental and social impact within a retail or supply chain environment
    •Ability to support the implementation of sustainability initiatives by collecting data, tracking performance, and following up on action plans
    •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insights into practical improvements
    •Good communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with different stakeholders across the unit
    •Eagerness to learn and grow, with a proactive mindset and openness to new ways of working




    The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 57,914 USD to 83,107 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
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