Expert Logistic & LSP Management (all genders)

Logistics Specialist to oversee and grow MIS logistics operations. In this challenging role, will act to grow logistics capabilities by supervising the operations managed by Logistics Service Provider (LSP) daily. The Position will be driving force behind efficient management, optimizing processes, and acting consequently.

• Oversee daily operations managed by Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), resolve operational issues, and ensure compliance with Metro standards.
• Monitor LSP performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), report deviations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure stock accuracy, review inventory reports, investigate discrepancies, and initiate corrective measures.
• Track logistics costs, ensure budget compliance, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in quality control processes from a logistics perspective, including root cause analysis for product damages or quality deviations.
• Regularly report KPIs, analyze performance trends, and develop improvement plans.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., APICS, CSCMP) are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in logistics and warehouse management, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members, LSPs, and management.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of logistics operations, warehouse management systems (WMS), and inventory control practices. Experience working with third-party Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) is beneficial.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in logistics software and tools, data analysis, and performance metrics and Office programs .. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is advantageous.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop team members, with solid leadership and mentoring skills.
• Valid Driving License: Flexible with travelling.

• 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.
• Ready to build what’s next? Find us at careers.metroag.de and follow us on Instagram (@metro_careers) and Linkedin (@METRO/makro).

We Are Wholesale. We turn opportunities into results, shaping the future of wholesale. At METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are ONE METRO: a diverse team of over 85,000 colleagues across more than 30 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.