International food wholesaler serving HoReCa and independent retailers across 30+ countries
METRO is a €31 billion public food wholesaler operating a dual-channel model—physical stores and delivery-based distribution—serving ~15 million customers across hotels, restaurants, caterers, and independent merchants in 30+ countries. The company is SAP-native (S/4HANA, Ariba, BTP, PI/PO stack) with hiring concentrated in operations, HR, and marketing rather than engineering, signaling a supply-chain and process-optimization focus rather than platform development.
METRO operates as a multinational food wholesaler headquartered in Düsseldorf with over 85,000 employees. The business serves two core customer segments: professional hospitality and foodservice operators (hotels, restaurants, caterers) and independent retail merchants. Revenue generation flows through physical wholesale locations, direct-to-customer delivery networks (Food Service Distribution), and METRO MARKETS, an online marketplace platform launched in 2019 and still expanding. The company spans more than 30 countries and is publicly traded. Sustainability credentials include listing in MSCI, Sustainalytics, and CDP indices.
METRO generated €31 billion in sales during the 2023/24 financial year.
METRO employs over 85,000 people worldwide across more than 30 countries.
METRO operates in more than 30 countries globally. Current hiring is concentrated in Germany.
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