Expert Ultra Fresh Optimization Fruit & Vegetables in Operations (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

Your Tasks:

• Process Analysis : Analyze existing processes for UF (ultra fresh) on-site to identify areas for improvement in line with corporate standards.
• Strategy Development : Create, update, and document country-specific strategies/concepts for Wholesale store transformation, defining KPIs.
• Follow-up Mechanism : Build a follow-up mechanism to track turnover & profitability against country commitments, ensuring transformation is maintained and on time.
• Implementation Support : Monitor and support METRO countries in operational Ultra Fresh implementation for C&C and FSD channels, using Ultra Fresh Optimization Blueprint and best practices.
• Collaboration : Establish close cooperation and communication with country UF OMD teams, OPS teams, Local UFO teams, and other corporate stakeholders.
• Procurement Support : Provide support for Fruit & Vegetable in procurement areas like assortment, merchandising, shrinkage, and packaging optimization.

Qualifications

Your Profile:

• Education & Expertise : High School degree preferably, profound expertise in UF business with a broad perspective, and advanced knowledge of wholesale principles, methods, and processes and in-depth expertise in category management for UF (F&V, fish, meat).
• Operational Knowledge : Strong understanding of operational processes within UF.
• Project Management : Advanced skills in project management and process design.
• Communication : Good communication skills and training approach.
• Analytical Skills : Exceptional analytical abilities and a structured approach to tasks.
• Customer Focus : Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on customer needs and a deep understanding of METRO's multichannel business.
• Digital Tool Proficiency : Agility in utilizing relevant digital tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Additional Information

• 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.