Company Description
METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad.
METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees.
Job Description
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate pricing and contracts and address escalated supplier issues.
New Supplier Acquisition: Identify and onboard new suppliers to expand product offerings and improve sourcing options.
Customer Acquisition: Develop and implement strategies to attract new customers to the category. This might involve targeted marketing campaigns, promotions, or partnerships.
Sales Analysis and Performance Tracking: Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on progress.
Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences; use this information to inform category strategy.
Product Development: Identify opportunities to introduce new products or improve existing ones; work with suppliers to develop exclusive offerings.
Pricing Strategy: Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability and competitiveness.
Qualifications
University degree (Master or Bachelor) in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or any Management Degree from a recognized University with at least 5 years of experience in the relevant industry
Additional Information
Functional Skills:
- Proximity to Business & People
- Stakeholder Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Negotiation
- Result Orientation
- Team Leadership
- Growth Mindset
- Problem Analysis
Competencies:
- Excellent levels of subject knowledge & the ability to share & transfer the same to others in a simple, easy to understand manner.
- Analytical & Strategic Competence
- Social skills & Ability to bring about change
