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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Demand Planner

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAlcochete, PortugalNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience in planning-related roles; experience in the food industry is preferred.
  • Good knowledge of Excel and artificial intelligence tools.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to adapt to rapid changes in the production environment and apply critical thinking to solve problems.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in task execution and production-process management.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure efficient production within deadlines.
  • Good knowledge of English for communication with international suppliers, customers, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Place orders with suppliers based on stock analysis and purchasing needs.
  • Analyze and optimize product turnover and other inventory-management indicators.
  • Check supplier orders in coordination with Product Managers.
  • Participate in proposing promotional activities and attend sales meetings.
  • Coordinate with the commercial area on expected product arrival dates and present alternatives when needed.
  • Inform and alert stakeholders about stagnant products, products with low turnover, and products with short shelf lives.
  • Meet the objectives set for the area.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Experience in the food industry is preferred.

About the Company

METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

METRO supplies food and related products to professionals, including hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders, through large physical stores and a delivery network. Its product access combines in-store shopping with Food Service Distribution (FSD) and a digitally connected experience, plus METRO MARKETS, an international online marketplace for professional customers that has grown since 2019. The company’s approach extends across more than 30 countries and relies on a multichannel model to reach about 15 million customers, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 and a 2023/24 sales figure of €31 billion. METRO prioritizes sustainability and reports recognition from indices like MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. The goal is to meet professional customers’ needs with reliable, scale-enabled wholesale distribution and digital marketplaces that enable efficient purchasing while expanding international reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1964

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