METRO is part of the international METRO AG Group, which operates in more than 30 countries with nearly 700 stores worldwide. Our mission is to support small and medium-sized businesses, primarily in the HoReCa and trade sectors, making us unique in the Serbian market from Palić to Niš.

We have been successfully operating in our country for 20 years, fostering cooperation built on teamwork and a shared focus on providing our customers with excellent service tailored specifically to them and their needs. METRO is a home of good and hardworking people, consisting of a team of 1,200 employees at 9 locations in 7 cities - Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Požarevac, Šabac, and Palić, dedicated to the success of our customers.

Do you enjoy working with data, spotting patterns, and turning analysis into concrete actions? If you are motivated by balancing product availability with optimal stock levels, this could be the right opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone who understands that efficient supply chain planning is built on accurate data, smart decisions, and strong collaboration.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and managing replenishment, ensuring optimal product availability while balancing stock levels and costs. Through close cooperation with Demand Planning, Logistics, and Procurement teams, you will play a key role in maintaining a stable and efficient supply chain.

What Will You Do? 🚀

Plan Demand & Supply: Independently plan quantities for regular sales, promotions, seasonal peaks, and campaigns in alignment with the Demand Planning team.

Optimize Replenishment: Define and improve ordering parameters (safety stock, order cycles, MOQ, lead time).

Ensure Product Availability: Manage the end-to-end process—from order planning to store delivery—while balancing availability and working capital.

Monitor & Validate Orders: Oversee ordering processes and validate orders from stores and headquarters.

Manage Stock Health: Actively manage overstock, out-of-stock situations, slow-moving, and aging inventory through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Drive Logistics Efficiency: Optimize ordering (full pallet, full truck) to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Identify & Mitigate Risks: Recognize supply chain risks and propose alternative solutions.

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Demand Planning, Procurement, and Logistics teams to improve performance.

Analyze & Improve Performance: Prepare regular and ad hoc reports with insights and recommendations for improvement.

What Makes You the Perfect Fit? ✨

You Analyze and Solve Problems Effectively
You connect data from different sources, identify root causes, and turn insights into actions.

You Think Ahead and Adapt Easily
You respond quickly to changes and manage uncertainty effectively.

You Build Strong Relationships
You collaborate well, communicate clearly, and approach others with empathy.

You Take Initiative
You proactively identify opportunities and take ownership.

You Have a Growth Mindset
You are open to learning, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Your Technical Toolkit 🛠️

Relevant Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in supply chain, replenishment planning, demand planning, logistics, or related fields.

Analytical Skills: A strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

Excel Skills: Advanced use of MS Excel for analysis and data tracking.

Language Skills: You communicate effectively in English ( B2 level ) , both written and verbal, enabling smooth cooperation with international partners.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Private health insurance after 6 months of employment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in wholesale
• Mentorship support
• Hybrid work model

We are a team with a capital M! As a member of this team, you will find a place for yourself – a place with many opportunities, a chance to work with mentors, support and motivation from colleagues, and daily contact with our network of professional customers – well-known restaurants, hotels, cafes, and retailers in Serbia. For more information about a career at METRO, visit our page: www.metro.rs/karijera