As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We furthermore take pride in our commitment to sustainability which is considered in all our actions and being listed in various sustainability indices and rankings for years is proof for our dedication (e. g. MSCI, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Index). With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth.

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.

Your new role:

Ensuring the proper development and maintenance of high-quality products, meeting customer requirements. Ensuring the implementation of food safety requirements and METRO specific standard setting up the specifications and monitoring of the wine/ spirits and beverages products along the product life cycle, in a strong cooperation with commercial team, own brand team, METRO countries and suppliers. Regularly review and maintain the QA documents e.g.: GQA standards, procedures, technical manuals etc.

Where your expertise is needed:

• Development of products and their specifications in cooperation with suppliers, commercial team and own brand team.
• Organize monitoring systems (e.g.: laboratory, including sensory, testing and assessing the results). Risk assessment of products and suppliers, including HACCP. Support complaints and incident management.
• Review and approve label information in CS articles. · Maintain data on supplier certification, inspections, product specifications and analysis results.
• Regularly review existing training materials and develop new training materials based on market trends and to provide trainings for the countries.

• We are looking for a person with expertise and passion for wine and spirits · University degree in food chemistry, food technology, or similar food related degree with specific wine studies/experience.
• At least 3-5 years' work experience in front line retailing / wholesaling/manufacturing and/or product quality management with specific knowledge in the area of wine and spirits.
• Good knowledge of HACCP, national and European food law special focus on wine, spirits and beverages.
• Team orientation in an independent work environment.
• Strong project management skills, ability to work on several projects simultaneously and independently in a very well-structured manner.
• Well-versed in handling of MS Office applications.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

What we offer:

• To be part of a fast-growing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.
• Work-Life Balance: Trusted working hours, 30 days of vacation and home office options
• Further training: A comprehensive further training offer over an own training team as well as an own annual training budget
• Well-being: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events
• Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. A canteens with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies

Please note that all job opportunities at METRO AG require that you live in/move to Germany and can be in office in Düsseldorf at least 2 times per week. We don't offer 100% remote opportunities.