Transport Planner - Intern (6 months)

Company description

IKEA Supply Middle East (ISME) is a member of the Inter IKEA Group within the
core business Range & Supply. ISME's main task is to supply IKEA Home
Furnishing products to specific IKEA franchisees in the Middle East.
Additionally, ISME is responsible to operate the IKEA Distribution Center in
Dubai, UAE.
What makes IKEA unique, both as a place of work and as a brand, is our shared
values and strong culture.
Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, give and take
responsibility, simplicity, cost consciousness and lead by example. And we are
always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

Job description

We are looking for an Intern for ‎6 months duration to support the Supply
Operations team in Dubai.
Your Assignment:
* Daily operations: Reschedule and/or cancel shipments in case of logistical operational deviations based on Global Working Methods. Suggest improvement potentials for parameters and set-ups affecting delivery planning and execution and Global Working Methods
* Deviation Handling: Work in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. carriers, suppliers) to solve operational deviations. Follow-up operational deviations and search for solutions to avoid operational deviations in the future.
* Data Management: Secure correct data in our Transport systems and provide reasons codes to secure proper visibility for any deviation in our planning process. Alerts concerned parties about incorrect or missing information required for the delivery planning and execution process.
* Extra-costs: Investigate NCAs (Extra-costs) cases., decide based on legal documents and secure documentation of each case.

Qualification
* Knowledge in logistics, economics, Business administration
* Basic knowledge of relevant tools and working methods in the supply chain is advantageous
* Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
* Good presentation & Communication skills
* Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft office applications
* Committed and strong team player
* Fluent in English
* UAE residency holders with minimum of ‎3-‎6 months validity from the start date of the internship (only student residency or family sponsorship preferred)
Internship Period:
* ‎6 months

More Information

Sounds interesting? Then send in your application and let us get to know you!
Please apply no later than the 5th July ‎2023.
Start date? As soon as possible!

We can't wait to hear from you!