Automation Specialist - Category Distribution, Supply Chain Operations

Supply Chain Operations is a global business unit within IKEA Supply and with its more than 800 co-workers it connects our customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. We deliver excellent transport and logistic solutions today, tomorrow and over time by optimising replenishment solutions, managing the goods flow, sourcing and developing transport and logistics capacities and leading and securing supply quality.

In Category Distribution, we are responsible for securing handling & storing capacities for IKEA products. We do this by establishing and managing relationships with distribution centers around the world. Our ~40 coworkers work closely with Service Providers, Retailers, Wholesaler, and other stakeholders across the IKEA value chain.

About the job

In Supply Chain Operations we lead, plan, and execute the supply of IKEA products between suppliers and retailers. We do this by 1) leading tactical and operational planning; 2) securing optimal replenishment; 3) sourcing and developing transport and logistics capacities; and 4) managing and execution of goods flow.
 

In this role you will:

• Secure functionality of the logistics automation systems on a day-to-day basis. Responsible for the mechanical/electrical performance and troubleshooting of the automated equipment’s in the unit.
• Coordinate work of suppliers and supervise the assigned maintenance activities, repair, shut downs etc.
• Provides support during the introduction of new equipment and modifications of existing ones from the development of specifications, cooperations with suppliers and final installation.
• Acting as a key escalation point and being the focal point for automation related topics.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, planned repairs,  reactive repairs, and recovery process of the automated equipment.
• Develop and ensure the local operations team is trained with user basic knowledge.
• Diagnose mechanical and/or electrical potential problems and propose corrective actions.
• Creates reports relevant to activity as agreed in the unit.
• Drive and lead improvement projects.
• Responsible for spare part management and stock.
• Contributes at projects and initiatives connected to improving the unit operational performance.

You are the right person for us if you have/are:

• Relevant technical education or equivalent working experience in connection with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems in warehousing environment.
• Worked in an automated warehouse environment for at least 3 years.
• Knowledge in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Warehouse Controlling Systems and/or Material Flow Control software
• Experience to work with remote helpdesk. 
• Able to read and utilize mechanical & electrical schematics to assist in troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical and electronic components.
• Strong analytical skills and capable of generating thorough and comprehensive service reports with computer skills including MS Office.
• Familiarity with safe work practices in warehousing and logistic units.
• Can multi-task, prioritize workloads and meet aggressive deadlines.
• A strong team player.
• Strong motivation in solving problems and finding better ways.
• Willing to work on shift and five-day per week (Mondays to Saturdays). 

In this role, you will report to the Technical Manager, Category Distribution, and be based at our Distribution Centre in Port Klang, Malaysia.

If you're interested, please submit your application by 16 November 2026.

Please note that international mobility support is not available for this position.