Expert Strategy (m/f/d)

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specializes 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 the 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

METRO’s Group strategy team:

Working within METRO’s Group strategy team, you will play an integral role in shaping the future potential & competitiveness of our company. We are searching for those analytical minds and deep thinkers who want to create an impact in a role where you not only conceptualize and advise a company, but you support operational implementation the strategy in the design of which you have a central role.

What does this mean? Our strategy team has developed the sCore Group Strategy, which is also well appreciated by our shareholders in general. In addition, we not only designed the process to cascade down the METRO Group strategy into local strategies. We also closely accompanied the countries in developing their transformation initiatives to bring the sCore strategy into life. We work in close collaboration both with countries and central functions and service companies to contribute to a successful strategy execution. We are at the forefront to identify new innovative business opportunities and models.

Your tasks:

• Strategy: As an Expert in METRO’s global strategy team, you will contribute to the successful execution of the sCore strategy.
• Projects: You will work on top priority projects commissioned by the senior management. In this context you will regularly carry out analyses and develop quantitative modeling, as well as more qualitative tools, to effectively support the decision-making process.
• Expertise: As a deep understanding of market and competition are requisite, you are responsible for gathering, analyzing and summarizing market & competitive intelligence, leveraging third party research and industry data, as well as internal data.
• Knowledge: To be effective in this, it is important that you continuously maintain an ongoing understanding of trends regarding market, competition, and products as well as emerging macro environment considerations.
• Presentation: It is important that beyond conceptualization, you can professionally present your findings to the relevant stakeholders (cross functionally, senior decision makers, internal & external).

Qualifications

Your profile:

• Mindset: We are looking for smart and sharp minds who feel at ease conducting research and can synthesize to the point conclusions from large volumes of information from a broad variety of data sources. You should be able to convert data into insights to support METRO’s strategic initiatives and beyond analysis, we want you to be able to identify and propose solutions on your projects.
• Experience: Ideally you would bring at least 3 years of professional experience and knowledge of the global food wholesale / retail industry landscape or relevant industry segments (e.g., FMCG) in addition to a relevant completed university degree. Experience in consulting or strategic departments of corporations can be a clear advantage.
• General skills: You should have at your disposal the strategy toolkit of effective data mining, quantitative & qualitative analysis, experience developing business plans, a bespoke problem-solving attitude and creativity. You should also be highly comfortable in terms of presenting data both verbally and visually as well as articulately both in German and English.
• Digital skills: For the sake of completeness, we would like to point out that advanced skills in MS Excel and MS Power Point are a prerequisite.
• Personality: Personally, you will have a strong intellect, possess an ownership mentality, build relationships with ease & effectiveness and enjoy high pressure, roll your sleeves up kind of working, whilst having fun working in an international work environment!

Additional Information

What we offer:

• 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.