Company Description
METRO is a leading international food wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), and independent traders. Around 15 million customers worldwide rely on our unique multichannel offering: shopping in our wholesale stores, delivery through Food Service Distribution, and digital solutions via METRO MARKETS.
Sustainability is a core principle of our business, recognized in several international rankings. With more than 85,000 employees across 30+ countries, METRO generated sales of €31 billion in the 2023/24 financial year.
Through our sCore growth strategy and the ONE METRO spirit, we are shaping the future of wholesale – together, with courage, curiosity, and commitment. Follow us on Instagram (metro_careers), Tiktok (metro_de) and find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de .
Job Description
Start date: 01.08.2026
Duration: 12 – 24 Months
Working hours: 20 h/week, up to 37,5h/week during lecture free period possible
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You are part of an international and experienced team with a high degree of personal responsibility and independence in a friendly, highly dynamic and proactive environment
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We actively support you in your professional development and promote your potential through collegial coaching and advice
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We offer you flexible work solutions, employee discounts in our wholesale stores as well as an attractive compensation package
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You will work in teams in an international environment to reach short and long term performance goals and will be involved in the supply planning process for internationally-sourced products
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You will support us in phasing in/out of products and managing supplier changes and calculation of the supply plan, order placement follow-up
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Communication with Regional Distribution centers and international business partners will be one of your responsibilities as well as preparing stock and order related analyses and reports (e.g. stock snapshot)
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You will support the achievement of efficient stock levels, preventing shortages, slow moving and obsolete stocks by actively involving customers and suppliers
Qualifications
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You are an enrolled student in Bachelor-/Master-Studies in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, or Economics related studies
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Good MS Excel skills
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Strong teamwork and communication skills
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Open-mindedness, enthusiasm, willingness to get involved, flexibility and a can-do attitude
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Strong analytical and strategic competencies
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Good English communication skills (corporate language is English)
Additional Information
What We Offer
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Work-life balance: Flexible working hours - up to 20 working hours/week - with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, prorated holidays earned based on your contract and working time.
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Mentoring for the duration of your contract (max. 2 years).
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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.
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Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, discounts in our wholesale store, and many campus events.
