Head of FSD Portfolio Management (all genders)

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion.

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals . These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de .

Job Description

As  Head of FSD Portfolio Management , you will play a central role in shaping and driving the strategic development of METRO’s international Food Service Distribution (FSD) business. In this highly impactful position, you will: 

• Advise and support FSD top management  in strategy development, translating strategic priorities into actionable initiatives and leading their execution. 

• Steer the performance  of selected FSD companies through regular reviews, datadriven insights, and targeted improvement measures to enhance financial and operational results. 

• Prepare and guide  the management of FSD companies through major investment decisions (e.g., warehouse expansions, IT infrastructure upgrades), ensuring sound business case development and execution readiness. 

• Foster best practice and knowledge sharing  across the FSD portfolio and between FSD companies and METRO central functions, supporting the ONE METRO approach. 

• Identify, quantify, and drive synergy opportunities  across the FSD portfolio, promoting integrated ways of working and operational excellence. 

• Contribute to FSD-related M&A projects, including the commercial due diligence of target companies, synergy assessments, and post transaction integration planning. 

• Provide expert commercial input  for valuation models (e.g., DCF) together with internal stakeholders. 

• Lead post-merger integration  of acquired FSD companies, coordinating functional workstreams and ensuring synergy realization. 

• Advance the digital transformation  of FSD companies by supporting the optimization of key processes, tools, and performance management frameworks. 

• Establish and manage interfaces  between assigned FSD companies, METRO Corporate Functions, and peer FSD units to ensure alignment and adherence to METRO standards and guidelines. 

• Prepare and present project updates and strategic insights to senior stakeholders, including the METRO AG Board.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in dynamic and fast‑paced environments—such as strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, M&A, or top-tier management trainee programs.
• Outstanding academic record (top 10%), ideally in business administration, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in strategy development, strategic planning, and implementation of complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross‑functional and international projects, including senior‑level stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and value drivers, with solid commercial acumen and the ability to assess business models in the FSD space.
• Highly independent, proactive, and results‑oriented working style with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills grounded in transparency, reliability, and trust; confident in engaging with C‑level stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, capable of conveying complex topics in a clear and compelling manner.
• Innovative, improvement‑driven mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and advocate for new ways of working.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with AI prompting tools.
• Knowledge of the foodservice industry is an asset.

Additional Information

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours 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.