Metro Inc. operates a large-scale retail and wholesale network across Québec and Ontario with a predominantly junior-to-mid-level workforce focused on ops, sales, and grocery functions. The tech stack is heavily weighted toward enterprise systems (SAP, SQL Server, Kronos) and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Looker, BigQuery), with current project focus on store design, network optimization, and inventory management — all pointing to operational efficiency as a core priority against recurring pain points in shrinkage, freshness, and inventory accuracy.
Notable leadership hires: Head Cashier, Grocery Department Head, Meat Department Head, Marketing Director
Metro Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian retailer and distributor founded in 1947, with annual sales exceeding $21 billion. The company operates or services nearly 995 food stores under banners including Metro, Super C, Food Basics, and Adonis, alongside approximately 640 pharmacies. As a franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and eCommerce provider, Metro employs over 97,000 people across Québec and Ontario. The business spans multiple operating models: company-owned locations, franchised banners, and a wholesale distribution network serving independent retailers.
Metro Inc. reports annual sales of more than $21 billion, positioning it as a major food and pharmacy retailer in Canada.
Metro operates or services approximately 995 food stores under banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis, and Première Moisson, plus roughly 640 pharmacies.
Metro uses enterprise systems (SAP, SQL Server, PostgreSQL), business intelligence platforms (Power BI, Looker, BigQuery), workforce management (Kronos), and collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Office 365).
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