Trainee Supply Chain Management (all genders)
METROMAKRO
Posted: March 13, 2026
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Quick Summary
Trainee Supply Chain Management role involves taking on responsibility to drive the supply chain for a global food wholesaler, with a focus on logistics, procurement, and inventory management. Key skills required include attention to detail, analytical skills, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. The role is ideal for individuals who are looking to develop their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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Job Description
At METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are ONE METRO: a diverse team of over 84,000 colleagues across more than 34 countries, united by one mission: enabling our 15 million customers to create meaningful moments in hospitality and independent trade.
We shape the M with passion, commitment, and growth mindset. This means taking on responsibility, making our company your company and creating a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMME 
Our traineeship programme is designed to bring you fast-track into a senior expert role in your chosen field. You will work on strategic and cross-functional projects, gaining hands-on experience in project management, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Through exposure to dashboards, KPIs, and planning systems, you will build strong analytical capabilities that are essential in modern Supply Chain Management. 
In the Supply Chain Management track, you will learn how to ensure high product availability while balancing working capital and cost-to-serve considerations. You will collaborate closely with Demand Planning, Logistics & Transport Operations, our Regional Distribution Centers, and International Logistics. Together with experienced colleagues, you will apply Lean and continuous improvement methods, contribute to digital enablement initiatives, and support automation of planning workflows. Your assignment in Procurement and Own Brands will further deepen your understanding of sourcing, forecasting accuracy, and inventory-related KPIs. 
Further details on our programme: 
• 18 months duration starting on 1 October 2026 
• International assignment in a METRO country 
• Constant functional and skills training 
• Unlimited contract 
• Networking events 
What you need to bring to the table to be eligible: 
• A master's degree in business/economics with a specialization in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field with very good results 
• Relevant internships or first experience in project-based work, ideally in cross-functional or international environments, with exposure to basic project management methodologies 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with large datasets and interpret KPIsAbility to learn quickly, adaptability to new and changing environments, open and pro-active personality  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, and first exposure to BI tools (e.g. Power BI) 
• Ideally initial exposure to demand or supply planning tools / ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Dynamics) 
• Fluency in English (min. B2); any additional European language is a plus 
Additional information 
In return, we offer an unlimited contract right from the start, a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in teams of highly motivated and experienced professionals. 
To apply, please submit your resume and a motivational letter for your chosen work field, and why you would be a good fit for this programme.  
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity and are ready to take your first step into the world of business, we encourage you to apply for our trainee programme. Join METRO and start your journey as a Corporate Trainee today! Shape the future of METRO together with us! 
• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours 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.