Total 7 Project Officer job vacancies in The United States of America

About the job
·To ensure a positive and joyful shopping experience for all IKEA visitors and customers. This includes in particular:
· Ensure the department is fast and efficient for our customers, and cost-effective for the IKEA store.
· Ensure that customers’ issues are handled efficiently and with empathy.
· Actively working towards fulfilling the four tasks of the store.

Your assignment

• Follow and adhere to cash handling procedures to ensure the security of money handling.
• Contribute to the check-out action plan and taking ownership for my part in its delivery.
• Manage the fulfilment of customers’ online orders and ensure all orders are complete, accurate, neatly packed, and delivered to the correct address within IKEA’s SLA.
• Tally articles and orders from Merchandise Pick-Up (“MPU”) section.
• Create Add-On sales order for customers who wanted to purchase delivery/ assembly/ others services after checking out.
• Print and stick sticker labels onto all articles to be delivered correctly.
• Shrink wrap articles into individual group and sort it by Transport Service Provider (“TSP”).
• Ensure timely daily handover to respective TSP and Home Delivery “HD” clears orders to be delivered, to prepare space for new delivery.
• Support the fulfilment of customers’ offline orders and other tasks as and when required.
• Contributing to the exchanges and returns action plan and taking ownership for my part in its delivery.
• To assist the supervisor in handling customer complaints positively and quickly. Listen to customer’s given feedback and pass it on to manager.
• Working with the manager to identify solutions to resolve the root cause of customer’s returns.
• Using assigned levels of authorisation to solve payment problems when it occur and recognise when there is a need to escalate an issue to someone with higher authorisation.

Your Assignment

• You are helpful and friendly in approaching customers, always aiming for a win-win situation and for repeat business.
• You record information accurately in the relevant systems so that we can use the resulting analysis to make improvements to our customers’ future shopping experiences.
• You know the Customer Relations action plan and support the goals and targets given to you by your manager to ensure the effective execution of our action plan.
• You know our daily and weekly service targets and drives to improve our service delivery.
• You develop a strong knowledge of the delivery and assembly facilities and provide/promote to customer.
• You optimise the relationship with our customers in order to drive sales growth and sustained long-term profitability.
• You are empowered to solve customer complaints within my level of authorisation. You recognise when you need to escalate an issue and then pass on the relevant information to a manager to deal effectively with the customer.
• Understanding the IKEA Concept, global solutions, tools and working methods and ensuring you use the appropriate manuals from Inter IKEA Systems to help you optimise our customers’ shopping experience.
• You ensure safety guidelines are met within the merchandise & pick up area and service desk area.
• You are able to support the front counter and merchandise & pick up area when required.

About the job
·To ensure a positive and joyful shopping experience for all IKEA visitors and customers. This includes in particular:
· Ensure the department is fast and efficient for our customers, and cost-effective for the IKEA store.
· Ensure that customers’ issues are handled efficiently and with empathy.
· Actively working towards fulfilling the four tasks of the store.

Your assignment

Financial 
·I know our check-out action plan and support the goals and targets given to me by my manager, which ensures the delivery of our action plan.
·I know our daily and weekly service targets and this drives me to improve our service delivery.
·I have an overview of the store and customer relations action plans and understand how our action plan supports this.
·I understand the impact of my actions on the financial results of my area and know which results I have influence over and how to balance this with the needs of my customers.
·I follow cash handling procedures to ensure the security of money handling.
 ·I look for more effective ways of working to reduce costs.

Customer
· My priority is to ensure my check-out is effectively equipped at all times throughout the day and I am ready and available to help customers when needed.
· I have the knowledge, confidence, and desire to make customer payment easy.
· I know my levels of authorisation to solve payment problems when they occur and recognise when I need to escalate an issue to someone with higher authorisation. I pass on the relevant information for them to deal effectively and efficiently with the customer.
· I offer solutions to frequently asked questions. This helps to make a better future shopping experience for everyone.
· I use the till to accurately register products and register payment from customers according to given routines.
· I ensure our store is a safe and secure environment at all times for visitors and colleagues.

People 
·I am available to help and support colleagues when needed.
·I work together with other functions to improve the shopping experience for our customers in order to generate more sales.
·I value other colleagues’ ways of working and I learn from those who work differently to me.
·I pass on my knowledge to colleagues and encourage them to do the same.
·I keep my colleagues informed so that they can perform their roles effectively.
·I am responsible for my own development and look to my manager to support me in improving my competence.

About the job

The Systems Officer is overseeing the Service Desk in a timely manner and in line with agreed-on service levels. The person is responsible for the day-to-day IT operations.

Your assignment

Provide Business IT support to the store

• Ensure that IT systems perform with high availability, performance, and security
• Takes an active role in Disaster Recovery Exercise
• Oversee Service Desk Operations and Compliance

Day-to-day IT Operations (Core Responsibilities)

• Assess assigned severity levels on Service Desk and comply with agreed-on service levels
• Investigate and resolve issues posted on the Service Desk
• Support user enquiries on IT issues over the phone/email/remote assistance
• Develop quick Level 1 & 2 resolution processes for common issues
• Escalate issues appropriately using hierarchical and functional escalation guidelines
• Communicate with end-users regarding incident status
• Plans and carry patch management
• Provide IT Support/Installation/Configuration for the company's PC end-users
• Provide troubleshooting on Computer Hardware/Software (including POS) and Network problems
• Provide review to ensure that all incident tickets, regardless of assignment, are closed
• Provide Weekend Store Support for critical Store Retail System on rostered basis
• Arrange with Technicians for repairs/maintenance of Hardware
• Retail IT Weekend & After-Office support is required for this position
• Monitor software license compliance through physical checks and tools (Service Desk and SCCM).
• Coordinate on-site work with authorised vendors during rebuild, relocations or repairs.
• Work with the Department Managers and Learning & Development (L&D) Manager to design, implement and review training programs for all users

Your profile

Motivation:

• Passionate about IT solutions and trends in the retail industry
• Possesses teamwork and service-oriented mindset
• Strong sense of achievement in driving IT operational support

Knowledge & Experience:

• At least a Diploma in IT Professional disciplines (Computer / Information Technology)
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in an IT support role
• Practical knowledge in supporting super users, system support and testing
• Practical experience in IT support including Service Desk, System monitoring, Backup & restore, Patching & Malware protection
• IT Support experience of IT systems in retail environment (Microsoft Navision, LS Retail, POS, CRM, SQL Database)
• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, network and security technologies (Windows Servers, Active Directory, Azure, VMWARE, EMC Storage, CISCO Routers, Switches & WLAN, Firewall, SCCM and Azure Cloud)

Capabilities:

• Resolve IT support issues and service requests in a structured and timely manner
• Excellent teamwork and establish good working relationship with users and service providers
• Customer service mind-set, self-starter, process improvement orientation
• A technical, logical thought process with strong communication skills and has a good command of English

About the job

Reporting to the Easy Buying Manager & Team Leader, you will help to build and retain a long-lasting relationship with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment by valuing and fulfilling customer needs and expectations, thereby stimulating more and more frequent visits. You will also support in ensuring that customers’ issues are handled efficiently and with empathy.

Your assignment

• To provide resolutions towards customer enquiries and complaints by processing exchange and returns claims, refunds, IKEA Family Member Card issues, home delivery and other related customers enquiries
• Manage enquiries from both walk in and phone in IKEA customers and provide service recovery
• Provide customer recovery support, such as working with sales and logistics team to resolve out of stocks cases and manage cash on delivery cases, etc
• Ensure the correct orders are handed over to customers at the merchandise pick-up point
• Support in back-office duties such as oversold cases, issues with transport provider billings and open customer cases logged in Customer relations management system
• Understanding and implementing the department policies and procedures to ensure safety and security compliance and to provide customers a positive shopping experience
• Support the team through knowledge sharing, as well as become multi-skilled to support other functions within the Customer Relations Department

Your profile

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in a fast-paced customer service / retail/ hospitality industry
• Has the ability to take initiative and possess a strong sense of responsibility
• Solution-oriented and make well-considered decisions
• Demonstrates strong resilience and is a good team player
• Passionate about customer service and embodies a warm and engaging personality
• Analytical with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to commit to working on retail shifts, including weekends and public holidays

We all know that your home is more than a house. At IKEA, we also believe your work is
more than a job.

About the job

Working closely with the Safety & Security team, co-workers and steering team to provide safety & security support in securing compliance with established internal / external guidelines, assist in ensuring that we continue to operate within IKEA intended level to achieve a positive risk culture that continues to grow.

Your assignment

• Oversee the overall operations of the Fire Command Centre within the retail units and ensure all related emergencies are attended and effectively dealt with in a timely manner.
• Support in the overall day to day management of the Fire Alarm Protection, Intrusion Detection, Electronic Access Control, CCTV surveillance and any other related systems.
• Monitor and implement crowd control / traffic management plan where required aligned to established procedures.
• Provide and maintain proper and legible records in respect of events, activities and occurrences.
• Assist in all responses as stipulated in the Store Emergency Management Plan to alarms, medical emergencies, fires and other similar matters, evacuating premises and contacting appropriate emergency services if required including administration of First Aid if required and notify appropriate stakeholders (Duty Manager, First Aider, ERT, etc.) in the event of accidents, emergencies, or other incidents until the arrival of the proper authorities.
• Responsible in identifying potential problems related to safety and security and ensure prompt reporting to the Safety & Security Team for resolution, including, but not limited to malfunction in facilities, evacuation routes obstructions, safety and health hazards in and around the premises, etc.
• Report any occurrences of accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions promptly to the Duty Manager and Safety & Security Team.
• Assist to carry out specific deployment tasks (Patrol, cash escort, checkout, loss prevention strategies, etc.) and ensure that all tasks are carried out effectively and promptly.
• Ensure all incidents are properly reported and escalated in the incident reporting system, ensuring proper documentation and follow up actions.
• Assist/participate in periodic safety & security systems testing and evacuation drills at established intervals.

Your profile

• Knowledge of life safety systems, fire equipment, physical security systems and safety & security operations
• Experience in Emergency response handling, Crowd and traffic management
• Trained first aider and Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification
• Possess good interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Committed to perform shift work including weekends and on public holidays

About the job

Support Project Manager (Remote Planning & Selling) with the development and integration of chatbot functionalities, communication and selling platform, in all relevant markets.

Your assignment

• Support the development of the Online Remote Planning and Selling sales channel
• Help to develop a seamless communication and selling platform with external vendors
• Support development of online chatbot capabilities, liaising with external vendors
• Support all relevant UAT testing and feedback to vendor
• Help develop the project timeline and progress development.
• Support training of internal stakeholders on platform functionalities and dashboard.
• Support the governance structure and project communication flow
• Secure regular follow up at governance meetings throughout development, implementation and "living with" the new tool.