Expert International Flow

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company's unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion.

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our "sCore" growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our
Fundamentals
. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at

Job Description

· Within the area of international flow management,

• calculation of route-to-market / feasibility studies,
• transport benchmarks for all direct shipment projects,
• decision / recommendation on RTM,
• customer price calculation for articles going via the RDC,
• coordination of MIS processes for start-up phase new assortment,
• focus on continuous improvement,

· Develop concepts or initiate and align with commercial Team to achieve certain targets, i.e. growth, brand change, new assortments as well as initiating of changes.

· For more complex problems (i.e. dangerous goods or complete new category i.e. Fresh), an analytical approach is required to prepare the decision making process / lay down the foundation to get the approval for developing solutions.

· Further fine-tune the existing approach for feasibility, solutions / concepts within the process of flow management, e.g. System Approach as well as Route-to-Market / Feasibility study.

· Coordinating / Guiding / Collaborating with commercial departments (Food and Non-Food) as well as countries, projects with internal and/or external partners in relation to supply chain matters.

· Acting within defined targets. Such targets can typically be achieved in the framework of the international flow management, but should not be restricted towards the defined targets. Free to develop, propose and once aligned implement changes.

Qualifications

· Knowledge in operational expert areas and a deep understanding of the diverse but relevant processes in the route to market / feasibility calculations, as well as in specific categories (i.e. Frozen, Fresh, Spirits, …).

· Subject-specific market, industry and METRO knowledge in the defined/assigned categories (i.e. frozen category), based on an academic degree and 4+ years of work experience in the respective field.

· In-depth knowledge in expert areas and comprehensive knowing and understanding of elements and context of Supply Chain and International Trading as well as the common sourcing value chain.

· Able to communicate in a structured and concise way as well as being able to implement / follow change management in a strict way but make use of common sense and analytical skills. Customer focused / driven with a cost conscious mind.

· Excellent in English language skills as well as fluent in German or any other European Language which contribute towards our customer portfolio.

· Strong connection and networking in Metro.

· Attentive to detail and structure personality. Strong analytical thinking and showing initiatives towards new projects.

· Self-organized and a big proactive team player

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Work-life balance:
  Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.
• Training:
  A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
• Well-being:
  Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
• Exciting life on campus:
  Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events.
• Discounts:
  discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.
• Comfort:
  Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike.
• Company pension plan:
  You will receive a contribution to your company pension.
• Family driven:
  Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.