Expert Offer Category Management Non-Food (m/f/d)

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.

Expert Offer Category Management Non-Food (m/f/d) - As the Expert in Category Management Non-Food, you will be responsible for driving profit-oriented decisions that enhance sales, profitability, and stock performance of internationally sourced ranges. In close collaboration with the Head of Category Management, you will help develop international Common Sourcing ranges, primarily under Own Brand, aligned with the HoReCa strategy and suitable for all MCC countries.

As the Non-Food expert, you will identify local assortments with the potential to be scaled internationally and lead the execution of key milestones for article and range creation. A key part of your role will involve building assortment modules and optimizing the category mix. In addition, you will provide administrative support, act as a direct contact for country buying organizations and ensure the successful implementation of international Own Brand ranges across all countries.

Your responsibilities:

• Strengthen category expertise while ensuring country-specific insights contribute to the development of international assortments.
• Achieve key targets, including Country Category Turnover and International Sourcing Volume.
• Develop communication channels for in sharing best practices across countries and implementing Own Brand ranges across markets.
• Adhere to project timelines and complete all assigned tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Analyze market opportunities and identify potential Own Brand products suitable for all MCC countries.
• Develop international assortments in line with critical path milestones and the established product development process.
  
  

Your profile:

• Educational & Expertise: University degree in Business Administration, International Trade or another related subject with at least 2-3 years’ work experience in Procurement/ Category Management or Assortment Building processes.
• Skills & Experience: Specialized offer management proficiency in FMCG/ Wholesale operations and experienced project management experience.
• Spirit & Mindset: Strong customer and market orientation, analytical & strategic skills as well as a problem solving mindset and ability for capacity and analytical thinking.
• Willingness to travel: Trade fairs, factory visits, country visits.
• Well-versed: Handling of MS Office applications.
• Supervision & Communication Skills: Effective collaboration and communication skills. You are fluent in English (vocal and written) and any additional European language would be an advantage.
  
  

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.