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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Warehouse International Logistic Leader

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOttobiano, Province of Pavia, Italy€42k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's-level degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
  • At least five years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport, preferably managing warehouses, large-scale distribution, or coordinating external logistics suppliers.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Fluent English.
  • Knowledge of logistics and transport processes.
  • Knowledge of inventory management and quality within warehouses.
  • Cost analysis skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as METRO's operational contact for the Logistic Service Provider (LSP), controlling and supervising activities at the assigned logistics platform.
  • Ensure compliance with and application of the LSP contract regarding costs, rates, service, and key performance indicators.
  • Coordinate replenishment from the logistics platform to Group Metro countries by involving other company functions and the LSP.
  • Work closely with the Procurement team to maintain appropriate stock levels and order fulfillment.
  • Optimize logistics-platform operations.
  • Coordinate the platform's annual inventory control and ensure effective management of inventory discrepancies.
  • Resolve daily issues in platform flows, including taking ownership of anomalies identified during goods receipt, such as delivery discrepancies, supplier delivery-note anomalies, and incorrect palletization.
  • Supervise delivery planning to balance service levels and transport costs.
  • Manage changes to the normal supply plan with the LSP due to holidays, store organizational needs, or traffic restrictions.
  • Resolve anomalies reported by the countries and seek structural solutions.
  • Promote and follow continuous-improvement projects to increase logistics-system productivity and distribution-chain efficiency.
  • Manage any related or connected operational and ancillary activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing warehouses, large-scale distribution, or coordinating external logistics suppliers.

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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