UAEN Goods Flow Team Leader | Retail | IKEA Jebel Ali

Al-Futtaim is recruiting a UAE National Goods Flow Team Leader for IKEA Jebel Ali. The role supports the Goods Flow Manager by coordinating daily logistics, balancing inbound and outbound stock movement and helping ensure products are available when customers need them, without unnecessary cost or avoidable stock-handling damage.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the team’s short-term capacity and daily workflow, balancing delivery volumes, store space, equipment and available colleagues.
• Promote efficient inbound and outbound processes that support product availability, accurate stock records and timely customer order fulfilment.
• Ensure team activity follows the company’s code of conduct and relevant health, safety, security and environmental requirements.
• Contribute practical feedback to logistics action plans and help implement improvements across goods-flow processes.
• Share effective working methods and support training so colleagues understand safe handling and efficient operations.
• Build trust across the team, communicate with internal and transport stakeholders and support a positive, accountable working culture.

Requirements and Qualifications

• UAE National status is required for this role.
• A bachelor’s degree and around three years of experience in goods flow or supply-chain management.
• Knowledge of retail operations and advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and systems such as Navision.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage, along with experience in fast-paced operations and continuous improvement.

Skills and Competencies

• Planning, team leadership, communication and the ability to prioritise high-volume operational work.
• Knowledge of stock accuracy, safe goods handling and the relationship between logistics performance and customer experience.
• Ability to coach colleagues, resolve workflow issues and promote responsible, efficient store operations.

Employment Details

This is a full-time opportunity in IKEA Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE. The role requires reliable follow-through, professional conduct and compliance with the employer’s relevant procedures. Salary details are not stated in the available job information and should be confirmed directly during recruitment. Candidates should review the vacancy requirements carefully and submit their application using the application link provided for this role.