Supply Chain Trainee

MAKRO is the Portuguese subsidiary of the METRO Group, a leader in the large-scale distribution market. We are present in 25 countries and our purpose is to live the passion for Portuguese gastronomy, bringing its diversity to the world.

We are a global company that operates locally. Our products and services set the standards for the future: customer focus, technological innovation and sustainable business models. We are the HoReCa channel's partner of excellence

Mission:

Optimize stock levels and ensure a sustainable stock availability for Stores and Distribution Centers, at the same time, ensuring quantity order vs. received are in line with our requirements and needs.

Responsabilities:

- Support analysis of order system proposals, learning to align these with store, distribution, and supplier needs. Start developing an understanding of order optimization;

- Assist in purchase order management, to ensure stock availability and balanced stock days (avoiding both excess and shortages) for stores and distribution centers, gradually contributing to cash flow efficiency;

- Coordinate and assist with store orders based on needs, understanding supplier minimums, delivery schedules, and platform timing;

- Contribute to optimizing order parameters such as minimum order quantities (MOQ), presentation stock, and additional coverage, developing skills in maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness;

- Learn to support demand planning forecasts, assisting with adjustments as necessary to align with changing store and distribution needs;

- Daily follow-up on supplier service levels, developing skills in identifying service gaps and helping ensure delivery timelines meet business needs;

- Assist with managing stock shortages and excesses through short-term actions, like inter-store transfers, making cost-effective choices with team support;

- Collaborate with demand planners, logistics, and stores to start identifying future constraints and learning proactive planning strategies;

- Identify and address stock-outs in assortment, liaising with suppliers to expedite orders as necessary;

- Analyze and suggest minimum stock levels periodically for stores, balancing seasonal needs, business goals, and disruptions to help maintain stock efficiency;

- Collaborate with demand planners on forecasting and mitigation actions for potential stock issues to gradually build expertise in stock management;

- Partner with stores, offer teams, and suppliers to support stock efficiency plans, working with mentors to fulfill special requests and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, Logistics Management and Distribution, Supply Chain,  among others;
• Experience in the Procurement Systems, Operations and/or Stock Management;
• Fluency in English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit;
• Data driven and attention to detail;
• Professional internship contract directly with Makro.

WITH MAKRO YOU WILL HAVE:

🌍Integration into a solid business group with an international dimension and a dynamic and proactive work environment;

🚀Initial and continuous training plan with constant learning opportunities;

🙌 Employee discounts at makro stores, as well as other discounts in our partner network;