We Are Wholesale. We turn opportunities into results, shaping the future of wholesale.

At METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are ONE METRO: a diverse team of over 85,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, united by one mission: enabling our 15 million customers to create meaningful moments in hospitality and independent trade.  

We shape the M with passion, commitment, and growth mindset. This means taking on responsibility, making our company your company and creating a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.  

Lead the end-to-end logistics transformation required to support the shift from local to centralized sourcing of the Non-Food assortment (Project STELLAR). Drive the design and implementation of an efficient logistics network, including warehouse migration and operational readiness across all markets.

Manage complex, cross-functional projects involving sourcing, supply chain, commercial teams, country organizations, and external partners. Lead the review and renegotiation of Logistics Service Provider (LSP) contracts to ensure cost efficiency, service excellence, and scalability. Ensure continuity of supply throughout the transition while delivering sustainable operational improvements. Act as the key coordinator and change leader across multiple stakeholders, countries, and functions.

Implementation

• Serve and support all countries and business units in implementing and operating best-in-class logistics solutions and networks.
• Act as a warehousing, transport implementation, and change management expert in domestic and international logistics projects, including on-site support when required.
• Share logistics implementation know-how and best practices with SCM teams across METRO countries and business units.
• Actively participate in implementation, relocation, change management, and optimization projects.
• Provide guidance, logistics expertise, and practical experience to ensure successful and smooth project implementation.
• Lead and/or support project teams to ensure structured, transparent, and efficient project execution delivered on time and within budget.

Continuous Improvement

• Assess local logistics solutions and operations, identify areas for improvement, and develop improvement plans in alignment with all relevant stakeholders.
• Guide and support METRO countries and business units in establishing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage and roll out successful improvements across METRO countries and business units.

• University degree in SCM/Logistics and / or engineering and / or economics
• 3 – 5 years in logistics management and operations and / or logistics consultancy background or
  Logistics Service Provider Companies (Solutions Design or Customer Implementation or Business Development)
• Wholesale / FMCG experience
• Experience in logistics IT systems
• Working in international environment.

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.
• Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
• 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.
• Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events.
• Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.
• Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike. 
• Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension.
• Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.
• Ready to build what’s next? Find us at careers.metroag.de and follow us on Instagram (@metro_careers) and Linkedin (@METRO/makro).