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Company Description
Are you a recent business graduate with a master's degree, eager to put your expertise into practice while fast-forward your professional career? We are a leading international wholesale company, offering a unique opportunity for driven and ambitious people to join our Corporate Trainee Programme at METRO AG in Düsseldorf, the holding company of METRO/MAKRO.
ABOUT METRO
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the food wholesale industry? Look no further than METRO! As a leading international food and non-food wholesaler, we specialize in meeting the unique needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers, and independent merchants. With around 17 million customers worldwide, our multichannel approach allows for easy purchasing both in-store and via delivery, all digitally connected. We're also proud to be developing our online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to serve our professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Moreover, at METRO, sustainability is a top priority considered in all our actions, and we've been recognized for our commitment to it by several sustainability indices and rankings (e. g., MSCI, CDP, and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index). We operate in over 30 countries, employing more than 93,000 people globally, and our sales reached €29.8 billion in the most recent financial year, aiming to continue our journey of successful growth.
Join our team as we strive to meet our ambitious growth goals with our “sCore” strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values guide us every day and begin with a commitment to our core mission of being the best wholesale company we can be. The basis for this is our ONE METRO spirit - where everyone is needed, and everyone stands together, working with curiosity, determination, courage, commitment, and trust. Come grow with us at METRO! More information is available via careers.metroag.de.
Job Description
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMME
Our traineeship programme is designed to bring you fast-track into a senior expert role in your chosen field. As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to work in various specialized areas, exciting projects and gain exposure to different departments and leaders. In addition, you can complete an assignment in one of our METRO countries, providing a truly international experience.
In our trainee programme in the field of Food Service Distribution, you will develop an industry-exclusive expertise around strategic and operational delivery excellence. You will deep-dive into transportation planning and fleet structure implications, route profitability analysis and understand related technological infrastructure. From a corporate perspective, you will join our seasoned experts in supporting our international wholesale entities by evaluating their local strategies and leveraging best practices. Finally, you work with us on finetuning effective ‘Last Mile’ processes.
Further details on our programme:
- 18 months duration starting on 1 October 2023
- International assignment in a METRO country
- Constant mentoring and skill training
- Unlimited contract
- Networking events
- Application period until 31st of May 2023
Qualifications
What you need to bring to the table to be eligible:
- A master's degree in business/economics with a specialization in logistics, supply chain or a related field
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office 365
- Engagement in extra-curricular activities is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complexity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for learning and growth
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal; German language skill is a plus
Additional Information
In return, we offer an unlimited contract right from the start, a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in teams of highly motivated and experienced professionals.
To apply, please submit your resume and a motivational letter highlighting your qualifications for your chosen work field, and why you would be a good fit for this programme; instead of the motivational letter, we are also welcoming a personal video message in which you can bring this content across personally. If you’re up doing so, please upload your video (max. 3 minutes) together with your CV.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity and are ready to take your first step into the world of business, we encourage you to apply for our trainee programme. Join METRO and start your journey as a Corporate Trainee today! Shape the future of METRO together with us!
