"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. 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. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
- Location
Sydney (Tempe)
- Employment type
Full Time Permanent co-worker
- Department
Logistics & Supply Chain
- Deadline
2026-11-03
Candidate profile (title) A day in your life with us
Candidate profile (text) - Default language As a Retail Logistics Team Leader, you will lead the daily logistics operations that keep products available for our customers and support strong commercial outcomes. You will partner closely with Sales, Commercial and Fulfilment stakeholders to ensure efficient stock flow, seamless replenishment, and operational readiness across the Market Hall area.
In this role, you will create the conditions for excellent product availability, support key commercial activities and promotions, and lead your team to deliver a safe, efficient and customer-focused operation.
Key responsibilities (title) What you need to know
Key responsibilities (text) Working at IKEA has its benefits:
- 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
- 15% Co-worker discount
- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
- Co-worker uniform provided
- Free Co-worker parking
- Free benefits membership (savings and discounts across retailers and service providers)
- Novated leasing and EV subscription options
- Superannuation salary sacrifice
- Fitness Passport membership available
- Bonus programme (where eligible)
- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)
Additional Information:
- This role is Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight
- Internal job title is Fulfilment Operations Team Leader
- Availability is required for early morning shifts commencing from 4:00am, including every second weekend, to support operational requirements.
- As part of the recruitment process, final candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks. Including a National Police Check.
- A current Australian forklift licence is highly regarded.
Team vision ( title) About this work area
Team vision (text) As a Retail Logistics Team Leader your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee daily Fulfilment Operations, including team coordination, rostering, breaks, and KPI performance.
- Leading, coaching and developing co-workers to create a high-performing, engaged and safety-focused team.
- Building strong partnerships with Sales, Commercial and Fulfilment teams to support promotions, range changes and commercial priorities that drive sales performance and customer satisfaction.
- Ensuring efficient stock flow and operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of quality, productivity and customer focus.
- Monitoring operational performance, inventory accuracy and workload planning to achieve business goals and meet seasonal demands.
- Maintaining a safe, organised and compliant working environment in line with IKEA standards and local legislation.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, availability and the customer experience.
Let's connect Who you are
Let´s connect As a Retail Logistics Team Leader,
you are a proactive and hands-on leader who thrives in a quick-paced retail logistics environment. You are passionate about delivering great customer outcomes through strong operational execution and effective collaboration across the business.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience leading teams within retail logistics, warehousing, supply chain or fulfilment operations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships and influence outcomes across multiple business functions.
- Knowledge of stock control, replenishment, inventory management and goods flow processes.
- Strong planning, prioritisation and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to adapt in a dynamic operational environment.
- The ability to analyse operational performance and use data to drive continuous improvement and business results.
- Excellent communication and coaching skills, with a passion for developing people and building capability.
- A strong commitment to safety, compliance and creating a positive working environment.
Local section (title) We need people like you
Local section (text) At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common
- Living our values
- Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
- A passion for home furnishing
- Performing & delivering while learning & developing
- Having fun!
📌 Retail Logistics Team Leader (Tempe)
🏢 Ikea
📍 Tempe