Passion for food. Hunger for tech. We make METRO digital.   

Technology is transforming Food Service Distribution at scale. At METRO.digital, we design and operate the digital platforms that power METRO and its Food Service Distribution (FSD) companies across multiple countries. 

From supply chain execution platforms to core business systems, we enable efficient, scalable, and reliable operations for warehouses, deliveries, and customer fulfillment. We work in empowered squads with clear ownership, strong business alignment, and a relentless focus on impact. 

If you want to shape products, lead teams, and own outcomes end‑to‑end, join us. 

As a Solution Owner / Squad Lead – Supply Chain (FSD), you hold end‑to‑end ownership for one or more supply‑chain–related solutions used across FSD companies.

You act as the single accountable owner for product vision, priorities, delivery, and lifecycle. Together with your squad and partners, you translate business needs into scalable platform solutions and ensure successful rollout and adoption across countries.

You balance business value, operational excellence, and technical sustainability while leading a high‑performing, cross‑functional squad.

Your Responsibilities:

Solution & Product Ownership

• Own the end‑to‑end solution lifecycle for assigned supply chain solutions (e.g. execution, planning, logistics, fulfillment);
• Define and communicate product vision, scope, and priorities aligned with FSD and METRO strategy;
• Act as the primary decision-maker for trade‑offs between speed, cost, quality, and standardization vs. local deviation;
• Build and maintain a transparent roadmap covering build, rollout, run, and evolution.

Squad & Delivery Leadership

• Lead a cross‑functional squad (business, IT, partners) with full accountability for outcomes; 
• Prioritize the backlog to maximize business value and operational impact;
• Ensure predictable delivery, high quality, and continuous improvement;
• Coordinate dependencies with other squads, platforms, and architectural governance.

Business & Stakeholder Alignment

• Act as the main interface to business stakeholders in FSD countries;
• Align requirements, priorities, and expectations across multiple entities and management levels;
• Translate operational challenges into scalable, platform-based solutions;
• Prepare and contribute to steering committees, reviews, and investment decisions.

Rollout & Platform Scaling

• Define and drive rollout strategies across FSD companies (industrialized where possible, pragmatic where needed); 
• Ensure solutions are adoptable, operable, and scalable across different countries and maturity levels;
• Steer implementation partners in close collaboration with chapters and procurement.

Governance & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with architecture, security, and operational standards;
• Manage risks, technical debt, and long‑term sustainability of the solution;
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the FSD platform operating model.

Required key competencies and qualifications:  

• Proven experience as Solution Owner, Product Owner, Squad Lead, or similar role with end‑to‑end responsibility;
• Strong background in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations‑related solutions (WMS, TMS, planning, or comparable domains);
• Experience working in product‑oriented, squad‑based delivery models with full accountability; 
• Ability to combine business strategy, operational understanding, and IT delivery;
• Strong stakeholder management skills across countries and seniority levels;
• Experience steering external vendors and delivery partners;
• Structured, outcome‑driven mindset with high ownership and accountability;
• Comfortable making decisions in complex, ambiguous environments;
• Fluent English; German is a strong plus;
• Willingness to travel occasionally within FSD countries.

What we offer at METRO.digital?   

• Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment.  

At METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup.  

• People development: when you grow so do we!  

We want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career.  

• Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring!  

We offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey.  

Want to know more about all our benefits? Discover more here.   

Let´s connect soon. Apply for the role now!     

Position grade within our career framework: Squad Lead Grade 1 (Md8).