IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.

The Inter IKEA Group is a part of Inter IKEA Systems B.V., owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor.

IKEA Supply is part of IKEA Range & Supply and is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost. 

Most people see a table. You see the challenge of getting it to customers. We work hard to make sure everyone’s voice is heard and that everyone can make a difference. We offer positions that challenge your skills and inspire you to grow. Come see things a little bit differently with us.

About you

You enjoy working with others and are motivated by developing yourself and your co-workers. You thrive in a diverse and global environment. To succeed in the role, we are looking for you to:

• Have a passion for people and diversity, along with a strong capacity to lead business and inspire people
• Be fair, empathetic and authentic in your leadership
• Be a strong team player with strong decision making skills and the capacity to influence
• Have strong communication skills and embrace working in a global environment, while connecting the global perspectives and the local realities
• See challenges as opportunities
• Have previous experience in import and export, and a knowledge of supply chain logistics
• Have a University degree or equivalent working experience

About the job

While each day on the job may look a little different for you, the main purpose of this position is to lead Business and People together at the Customs Operations Support Center, while always being an ambassador for the IKEA values and the IKEA culture. The COSC Team Leader manages the import and export activities in compliance with internal and external regulations and with a high level of internal control.

About the assignment

As a Team Leader in Customs Operations Support Center Americas, your assignment will include, among other things, the following tasks:

• Work proactively on co-worker competence and growth as well as succession planning
• Drive the Operations action plan and anchor it into the Customs department Action Plan
• Be part of the Customs Management Team and work actively on all related activities
• Arrange for necessary workflow planning among co-workers based upon forecasted shipment volume
• Ensure that centralized import activities are organized in an optimal and compliant way for efficiency and internal control
• Ensure efficient and reliable handling of customs related documents
• Ensure that timely and accurate key figure development and reporting tools are in place to measure and manage the customs function effectiveness and day-to-day activities based upon daily volumes
• Be an ambassador of the IKEA values and culture
• Participate in forums and projects with different internal and external partners representing the IKEA business, and the Customs agenda

IKEA Purchasing Services (US) Inc.’s main office is in King of Prussia, PA and is a subsidiary of the Inter IKEA Group.

The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. IKEA stores offer almost 10,000 affordable home furnishing products and solutions. Today there are over 433 IKEA stores in 55 countries around the world.

At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.  

Want to learn more about current opportunities? Come say Hej (hello in Swedish) here: www.inter.ikea.com/en/careers/work-with-us/index.html