Company Description
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the trade sector or will you bring in your passion for the same while developing further personally and professionally? Look no further than METRO! As a leading international food wholesaler, we specialize in meeting the unique needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers, and independent traders. With around 17 million customers worldwide, our multichannel approach allows for easy purchasing both in-store, via online order and via delivery – all digitally connected. 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
Start date: 01.10.2023
Duration: 12-24 months
Working hours: 20h/week; up to 37,5h/week during lecture free period possible
Your team: we are looking for two workings students in total: one working student to join the Edible Groceries Team or the Wine and Beverages Team
What you can expect:
- Support in developing, negotiating, and implementing the Global Own Brand Range in our Metro countries
- Working with cross-functional teams (Packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing) through the Own Brand process.
- Analyze and compare RFQ inputs from suppliers
- Samples and contracts handlings
- Organizing suppliers’ meetings
- Review key performance indicators and ensure accurate reporting
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- Enrollment in university
- Strong interest for food product development and good understanding of HoReCa customer needs.
- Proficient knowledge in MS Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook (especially Excel at least VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).
- Good communicator, who enjoys working with customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders
Additional Information
Why it is fun with us
- 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
- You will gain insight into the management holding of an international, listed retail group and work operationally on challenging projects
- We actively support you in your professional development and promote your potential through collegial coaching and advice
- We offer you flexible home office solutions, employee discounts in our wholesale stores as well as an attractive compensation package.
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application in German or English.
METRO is an equal opportunity employer. We offer all qualified employees and applicants identical chances.
