Analytics - Future Leaders Graduate Program

Real ownership. Real impact. Build from day one.

Are you an ambitious graduate ready to tackle complex, real-world challenges at the intersection of data, strategy and tech?

The Future Leaders Graduate Program – Business Analytics at Picnic is a two-year launchpad for exceptional talents. From day one, you join a business team, own a business topic, and become an expert in your field.

At Picnic, we’re building the future of grocery. Using cutting-edge technology and data-driven innovation, we challenge the status quo and build the world’s smartest, most customer-focused supermarket. We move fast, think big, and turn bold ideas into tangible impact.

Tricks of the trade

Lead with ambition : Bring your relentless determination, creativity, and grit. Take the driver’s seat and redefine the grocery shopping experience for millions. You will be expected to think independently, move fast, and deliver results.

Steep learning curve : Your growth comes from owning real problems, testing your ideas, learning from your mistakes and starting again. You'll blend hands-on training with immediate execution, you’ll move at a pace that accelerates your growth like nowhere else.

Solve real-life puzzles : Spot opportunities, use tools at the forefront of technology, and own the outcome end to end. Not just making slides, but building the solution yourself.

Innovate across borders : You’ll collaborate with teams across the Netherlands, Germany, and France, tackling challenges that redefine how Picnic operates at a European scale.

High-performance environment : You’ll work alongside some of the best teams in analytics and tech, people who set a high bar and expect you to do the same.

From learning to leading

In your first six months, you’ll own a business-critical project from start to finish - supported by mentorship, learning sessions, and regular feedback. You’ll strengthen your leadership abilities like project management, storytelling, stakeholder communication, giving & receiving feedback, while sharpening your skills in Python, SQL, Excel and PowerPoint.

As your scope grows, so does your responsibility. You might scale your initial project or take on new challenges in the same domain. Either way, the pace is yours to set.

Where you’ll make an impact

From day one, you’ll be embedded in a business team, taking ownership in one of the following domains:

• Consumer - Drive growth through pricing, supplier strategy, and our market strategy. Think: shaping our successful market entry into new cities. Your decisions shape how millions of customers experience Picnic.
• Tech - Work at the intersection of product and infrastructure, building scalable systems that power our operations. Think: building software and algorithms our FCAs run on or launch new features in our app used by millions.
• Logistics - Build the backbone of Picnic: robotic fulfilment, demand forecasting, route optimization across Europe and much more.

Your superpowers

You don't wait for permission. You see a problem, build the solution, and bring people with you, before anyone asks. You've probably already started something: a project, a product, a business, an initiative that didn't exist until you made it happen.

More specifically, you:

• Are about to graduate (or recently graduated) a Masters in a quantitative field : e.g., mathematics, econometrics, engineering, or similar
• Have experience in high-performance environments : consulting, fast-growth startups, or competitive internships and know what it means to raise the bar.
• Show an entrepreneurial mindset : you build, improve, and take ownership without being asked
• Think like a builder : hands-on, curious, and driven to challenge the status quo with practical solutions
• You have already gained basic knowledge in PowerPoint, Python, SQL, Excel or alternative coding languages
• EU citizenship or valid EU working permit required .

We encourage applicants who believe they have what it takes and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We only hire when we find the right match, and the selection process is intentionally selective.

Why Picnic?

Grow as we grow . We’re scaling quickly across countries and millions of customers and this is just the start. Grow your impact as we grow; we invest in your path but the driver's seat is always yours.

Work with other innovators. Work with a driven, energetic team that builds, wins, and celebrates together.

Kickstart your career. Earn a competitive salary and participate in a program designed to launch your long-term future at Picnic.

When are you joining?

Fall Edition 2026 Start dates: September, October. *earlier or later dates can be arranged, please indicate your preference in the application question

Spring Edition 2027 Start dates: February, March. *earlier or later dates can be arranged, please indicate your preference in the application question

Location: Full-time in Düsseldorf, with periodic trips to NL or FR. There is no deadline: our aim is to find the most ambitious people out there. We onboard talents on a monthly basis, so whether you join in April or August, you’ll always have a group of people sharing the ride.

Picnic Perks

Rewarding Impact from Day One

You’ll receive an attractive compensation package, designed to reward your ambition, drive, and the direct impact you’ll make from your very first project.

Our Future Leaders Graduate Program - Business Analytics is designed to offer you a steep learning curve by taking business ownership and end-to-end responsibility early on. You’ll get to learn by doing, while mentored by Picnic leaders who had a similar journey. You’ll also benefit from opportunities like Lepaya training for soft skills and Picnic Tech Academy training if you want to learn new skills. We also offer access to trained psychologists via our OpenUp partner, and German language classes if you’d like to work in Germany.

If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we’ll cover your flight costs and a first month's accommodation.

Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Our offices include fully equipped coffee bars and a kitchen, with fresh lunches daily to keep you energized.

All the rest

Picnic offers 30 holidays, travel reimbursement, a pension plan, Deutschlandticket subsidy, and Lease-a-Bike options. Your phone and laptop are provided, too.

FAQ

Do I need a quantitative background? It's a strong advantage, but not a hard requirement. You need a Master's degree, basic knowledge of Python or SQL, and relevant work experience.

Does the program include rotations? No, intentionally. You'll go deep in one area to build real expertise and gradually expand your scope as your impact grows.

In what language should I apply? English. Please include your CV and Master's degree transcript or any other relevant scores (GMAT).

What are the long-term opportunities after the program? This program is a fast track into a high-impact career at Picnic; it's an entry point for a long-term future, not a two-year stopover.

Career paths are varied. Some grow vertically, others laterally, but all share real ownership and impact.

A bit about us

Picnic is building a shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions across Europe, growing fast. We operate in-house from our fully automated fulfilment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns. Our team includes 85+ nationalities. Ready for the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Phone screening
3. Online test
4. Interviews
5. Assessment day
6. Closing interview
7. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law. We celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.