Import Logistics Specialist

METRO is part of the international METRO AG Group, which operates in more than 30 countries with nearly 700 stores worldwide. Our mission is to support small and medium-sized businesses, primarily in the HoReCa and trade sectors, making us unique in the Serbian market from Palić to Niš.

We have been successfully operating in our country for 20 years, fostering cooperation built on teamwork and a shared focus on providing our customers with excellent service tailored specifically to them and their needs. METRO is a home of good and hardworking people, consisting of a team of 1,200 employees at 9 locations in 7 cities – Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Požarevac, Šabac, and Palić – dedicated to the success of our customers.

Someone who understands that successful import operations are built on precision, good coordination, and strong cooperation.

In this role, you will be responsible for import activities, ensuring that shipments, documentation, and calculations are accurate and on time. Through close cooperation with logistics providers, internal teams, and the central warehouse, you will support smooth and compliant supply chain operations.

What Will You Do? 🚀

• Import activities: Execution of import activities in compliance with regulations and internal procedures.
• Organize International Transport: Coordinate international transportation in cooperation with logistics providers.
• Ensure Compliance: Take responsibility for veterinary import permits and correct import documentation.
• Maintain Data Accuracy: Enter data into the information system and ensure accurate completion of import route control files.
• Prepare Import Calculations: Create precise import cost calculations to support transparent and efficient operations.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Communicate with logistics providers and provide administrative support to platforms and the central warehouse.
• Process Control: Monitoring workflow activities and closely collaborating with the manager on any deviations or issues.

What Makes You the Perfect Fit? ✨

You Organize Yourself with Purpose

You plan your work effectively, set clear goals, and manage your time realistically. You know how to prioritize tasks, prepare for unexpected situations, and recognize when workloads need adjustment.

You Adapt with Confidence

You stay effective in changing circumstances, respond quickly to urgent or new situations, and adjust your way of working when needed. You actively contribute with ideas on how to handle change efficiently.

You Take Initiative

You are proactive and self-driven. You recognize opportunities, raise important issues early, and take ownership of tasks without waiting to be asked.

You Solve Problems by Connecting the Dots

You bring together relevant information from different sources, identify trends, and quickly recognize key aspects when working with larger volumes of data.

 

Your Technical Toolkit 🛠️

• Relevant Experience: You bring 1–2 years of experience in import, logistics, supply chain, or administrative operations, with an understanding of international transport and import documentation processes.
• Excel Skills: You are comfortable working in MS Excel and using it for calculations, data tracking, and structured data management.
• Language Skills: You communicate effectively in English ( B2 level ) , both written and verbal, enabling smooth cooperation with international partners.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Private health insurance after 6 months of employment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in wholesale
• Mentorship support
• Hybrid work model

We are a team with a capital M. As a member of this team, you will find a place for yourself – a place with many opportunities, learning through practice, support and motivation from colleagues, and daily contact with our network of professional customers – well-known restaurants, hotels, cafés, and retailers across Serbia. For more information about a career at METRO, visit: www.metro.rs/karijera