Company Description

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), and independent traders. Around 15 million customers worldwide rely on our unique multichannel offering: shopping in our wholesale stores, delivery through Food Service Distribution, and digital solutions via METRO MARKETS.

Sustainability is a core principle of our business, recognized in several international rankings. With more than 85,000 employees across 30+ countries, METRO generated sales of €31 billion in the 2023/24 financial year.

Through our sCore growth strategy and the ONE METRO spirit, we are shaping the future of wholesale – together, with courage, curiosity, and commitment. Follow us on Instagram (metro_careers), Tiktok (metro_de) and find out more about METRO at  careers.metroag.de .

Job Description

Start date: 01.03.2026

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.