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Metro-Straße 1, Düsseldorf

  1. Full Time
  2. Logistics / Supply Chain
  3. Düsseldorf

Head of Logistics Solution Design and Optimization (f/m/d)

Job description

Company Description

METRO is a leading international wholesale company with food and non-food assortments that specializes in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent traders. Around the world, METRO has some 16 million customers who can choose whether to shop in one of the large-format stores, order online and collect their purchases at the store or have them delivered. METRO also supports the competitiveness of entrepreneurs and independent businesses with digital solutions and thereby contributes to cultural diversity in retail and hospitality.

The purpose of the role is to facilitate the implementation of METRO’s Multichannel Network Transformation on a global scale and manage the process of the evolution of METROs multichannel network assets, including design, approval, and execution, across Corporate and Country stakeholders and towards the strategic objectives as defined by the Group Strategy.


    Job Description

    • Provide accurate and continuously up-to-date information at any time on METRO’s global network plan at global, country, and single location level on current status, and asset transformation investment proposals, approvals and implementation (historic, currently pending and planned in the future)
    • Ensure build-to-suit of network transformation projects during design phase optimizing sizing and infrastructure in-line with capacity needs
    • Implement standard capacity calculation approach (ADT tool) across countries and projects and continuously improve and enrich simulation model based on implemented sites and real-life feedback
    • Review network nodes’ performance and capacity utilization after go-live, identify best practices and share with global network transformation community
    • Determine and track saturation levels of global multichannel network, anticipating potential bottlenecks and avoiding capacity constraints potentially limiting targeted FSD growth ambitions
    • Design and continuously enhance technological tools for network design as well as the associated elaboration of scenario analyses, capacity parametrization and operational process modeling (including eg. WMS systems, warehouse automation opportunities, etc.)
    • Support and safeguard the countries in the execution of the Network Transformation and ensure the training of the relevant key stakeholders in the country
    • Define and algin KPI’s along the network evolution path to specifically trigger the right changes to the network at the right time considering Service Level, CAPEX and OPEX requirements
    • Ensure multilateral stakeholder management, as the implications of this role are broad so are the stakeholders that are involved

    Qualifications

    • University degree in supply chain management or economics or engineering
    • Broad understanding of FMCG wholesale business requirements and dynamics, specifically supply chain- and fulfillment operations while and understanding of store operations can beneficial
    • Solid experience in warehouse design, calculation and optimization. Relevant experience in a consultancy environment can be a plus
    • Experience as project manager or process manager will be an advantage
    • Reliable and responsible way of working in a multicultural setting
    • Strategic conceptual skills, able to manage complexity and strive for simplification
    • Analytical and problem-solving oriented thinking
    • Fluent in English (spoken and written); third language welcome

    Additional Information

    What we offer:

    • Work-life balance: trust-based working hours, 30 days' holiday, and up to 3 days home office per week
    • Training: a comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally, as well as your own annual training budget.
    • Well-being: health programs, free gym on our campus, regular employee events.
    • Comfort: very good transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. Canteen with very reasonably priced meals as well as discounts in our stores and at many partner companies.
    • Company pension plan: you will receive an allowance from us to provide for your pension.
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