Company Description
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
Start date: 01.09.2025
Duration: 12 – 24 Months
Working hours: 20 h/week, up to 37,5h/week during lecture free period possible
- You support us in the process of product development
- You help us in project follow up to prepare the product launch
- You assist to organize benchmarking activities
- You participate in communication with clients and countries
- You support in product testing and desk research, liaise with external service providers globally
- You prepare presentations and hand-outs, fact sheets
Qualifications
- You are an enrolled student preferably Engineering, Economics, Product Development , Production Technique or similar
- You have fun in working in an international environment with people from all over the world
- You have affinity to processes and Quality Management
- You are detail oriented, structured, like to support in project management and have a strong team orientation
- Your interest in manufacturing and design of Non Food products is a big plus
- Your English Skills are excellent (written and oral)
Additional Information
What We Offer
- Work-life balance: Flexible working hours - up to 20 working hours/week - with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, prorated holidays earned based on your contract and working time.
- Mentoring for the duration of your contract (max. 2 years).
- 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, discounts in our wholesale store, and many campus events.
