Overview

Central Fulfilment Goods Flow Manager role at IKEA. At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people, with a focus on people, planet and responsible business practices. We are guided by our cultures & values and strive to create a great place to work that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

We care about people and planet, promote health and wellbeing, and nurture development to unlock your potential. This role is permanent, full time (76 hours per fortnight).

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Availability: 2pm – 10pm. Pre-employment check required for final candidates. Domestic relocation support is provided.

The Hiring Manager for this role is Daniel Howinson – Central Fulfilment Unit Development Manager. Applications.close: Sunday 24 August, 2025.

Responsibilities

- Lead and inspire a large, diverse team to deliver safe, efficient, and accurate goods flow across the DC and CDC operations.
- Embed a safety culture into all aspects of the goods flow operation.
- Develop and mentor team leaders, coordinators, and co-workers; actively plan succession to create a strong leadership pipeline.
- Ensure staff and equipment planning supports goods availability requirements and compliance with IKEA rules, guidelines, SOPs, and relevant laws.




- Engage with stakeholders across functions to support business growth and service excellence.

Qualifications

- Proven experience leading large teams within a warehousing, logistics or fulfilment environment.
- Strong safety-first mindset with a track record of embedding safe practices into culture.
- Exceptional people leadership with the ability to coach, inspire, challenge, and develop a high-performing team.
- Experience leading from the front while contributing to strategic planning for smooth, well-planned operations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, take ownership of quick decisions, and solve problems effectively.
- Resilience, adaptability and a strong sense of accountability.

Employment details

- Employment type: Full-time (Permanent)
- Seniority level: Not Applicable

Company note

We promote equal opportunity employment and are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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📌 Central Fulfilment Goods Flow Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Ikea
📍 New South Wales