Future Leaders Graduate Program - Analytics

In a

nutshell

Are you an

ambitious graduate ready to tackle complex challenges at the

intersection of data, strategy, tech and sustainability?

The Future Leaders Graduate Program - Business

Analytics at Picnic is a two-year launchpad into a

high-impact career where you’ll combine sharp thinking with

hands-on execution. From day one, you’ll join a business team, take

ownership of key projects, and grow into a future leader who

doesn’t just identify opportunities—you make them happen!

At Picnic, we don’t advise from the sidelines! We roll up

our sleeves and build. Whether it’s rethinking how customers

interact with our app or optimizing our electric vehicle routes, we

turn ideas into tangible solutions through a unique mix of

analytical thinking, smart technology, and close collaboration

across teams. Your work will be seen, shared, and make a real

difference.

Tricks of the

trade

Lead with ambition : You’ll

take the driver's seat and redefine the grocery shopping experience

for tens of thousands of customers across Germany and beyond. Your

unstoppable ambition to drive innovation and create visible impact

will help you become a true leader at Picnic!

Steep learning curve : You’ll

be working on projects at the intersection of data, strategy, tech

and sustainability - so your learning starts fast. You’ll get

targeted training that combines leadership and tech skills from the

very beginning and apply them right away on building sustainable

long-term solutions to actual business challenges.

Solve real-life puzzles :

You’ll join a business team and start working on a high-impact

project. You won’t just watch from the sidelines, you’ll blend

hands-on training with immediate execution, making your mark from

day one.

Innovate across

borders : Your training will take place primarily in

our Düsseldorf and Amsterdam offices. You'll work closely with

colleagues from our French and Dutch markets and contribute to

projects that span across borders.

Sustainability at our

core

We own

the largest electric delivery fleet in grocery retail, enabling

emission free deliveries.

Our app-only

model means that we have unmatched data analytics capability, which

enables us to better match supply to demand and minimise food

waste.

We run a closed-loop recycling system

for our plastic bags and several programmes to avoid wasting food

products that are approaching their selling date.

From learning to

leading

This program focuses on

developing well-rounded leaders who combine analytical strength

with sharp decision-making and collaboration skills.

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, Google Sheets, and

PowerPoint.

As the program progresses, your

scope will grow. You may scale your initial project or take on a

new challenge within the same domain. Every six months, you'll have

a structured check-in with your team lead and HR to reflect, plan,

and adjust your development path.

The projects

you’ll be working on will be creating direct value for business

growth. Here are some topics through which we shape the future of

tech-driven retail and where you can be part of :

Personalize the shopping

experience for millions, making every app interaction feel

tailor-made

Minimize food waste to fuel a more

sustainable world

Build the future of robotic fulfilment and

warehouse automation at scale

Application

deadlines

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Summer Edition

2026

Application deadline : April

15th, 23 : 59 CEST

Start dates :

July, August, September, October

• earlier

date can be arranged, please indicate your preference in the

application question

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Winter Edition

2026

Application deadline :

October 15th, 23 : 59 CEST

Start dates : December,

January, February

indicate your preference in the application question

📍 Location : Full-time in

Düsseldorf, with periodic trips to Amsterdam for training

purposes

Your

superpowers

You’re

about to graduate (or recently graduated) a Masters degree in a

quantitative field

You’ve

completed relevant internships or student programs in

high-performing, fast-paced environments ; experience

in top-tier strategy consulting is a strong plus

You’re energized by taking

initiative , solving complex puzzles, and thinking

creatively; entrepreneurial experience is a strong plus

You have a builder mindset :

hands-on, curious, and eager to challenge the status quo with

practical solutions

You have already gained

basic knowledge in PowerPoint, Python,SQL, R or

similar

citizenship or valid working permit is required for this

application

Selection

process

30min Phone

interview with our recruiters

Online

skill-based assessment

First round

interviews at our Picnic Düsseldorf or Hamburg office

Case Day at our Picnic HQ in Amsterdam (we’ll cover your

train & hotel)

Final interview with one of

our founders

We look for people

with the potential to become future leaders at Picnic and we only

hire when we find the right match. That’s why our selection process

is intentionally thorough and highly selective.

If you pass our initial screening, we’ll invite you to

complete a skill-based online assessment. Next, you’ll meet several

Picniciers across teams for interviews focused on real business

challenges. You’ll experience our culture first-hand and show us

how you think, lead, and learn. All these tasks are tough and

that’s the point. We want to see your curiosity, critical thinking,

and resilience in action.

Many talented people,

particularly women, underestimate themselves if they don’t meet

every single requirement. If this opportunity excites you and you

believe you have what it takes to thrive here, we strongly

encourage you to apply.

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.

🍎Learning &

development

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 our

Picnic leaders that had a similar journey like you. Next to that,

you’ll benefit from other opportunities like Lepaya training for

polishing soft skills or Picnic Tech Academy training in case you

want to learn new skills other than what you already do in this

program. We also offer free access to trained psychologists via our

OpenUp partner, and German language classes if you’d like to get

your experience in Germany to the next level.

🗺️Relocation

If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we

make it as smooth as possible for you. We’ll cover your flight

costs and a first month's accommodation.

🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and

snacks

Our offices are

equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen. We get

delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your

energy up.

⛳All the

rest

At Picnic you get 30

holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan.

We subsidise your Deutschlandticket and with the Lease-a-Bike you

can get to work sustainably and healthily. And your phone and

laptop are on us, of course.

FAQ

How long does the selection process

take?

About 6 weeks, depending on

your availability for each step.

What is the location of this leadership

program?

For this program,

you will receive a full-time job offer based in Düsseldorf or

Hamburg, depending on your preference.

When should I

apply?

The earlier you

apply, the sooner you'll know if you are selected.

Does this program include rotation across

business domains?

No formal

rotations—but your project will evolve in scope or change over

time. If you have topic preferences, feel free to share them during

the process.

I don’t have a

quantitative background, can I still

apply?

We can take your

application into consideration, as long as your internships and

previous projects truly prove your entrepreneurial, hands-on,

end-to-end ownership skills, while using data analytics. Must

haves : You hold a Master’s

degree

You have basic

knowledge in Python, SQL, or similar

In what language should I

apply?

Please send your

application in English.

What

documents do I need for the

application?

Please share

with us your CV and the transcript of records or a document that

shows your Master degree grades.

How long in advance should I

apply?

The earlier you

submit your application, the faster you’ll know if you are selected

for this program.

What are

the long term opportunities of this

program?

This program is a fast

track towards a high impact career at Picnic. From day one, you’ll

be given real responsibility and overtime you’ll typically become

the end-to-end owner of a business area. That means full

accountability : from shaping the strategy and driving step-change

improvements, to collaborating with multiple teams to achieve

tangible business results.

At Picnic, the

long-term opportunity isn't just a role—it’s a platform to shape

your own career trajectory with real ownership, business impact,

and fast growth. Hence the career paths are as diverse as your

ambitions. Depending on your interests and strengths, these are

most common career paths we’ve seen so far :

Given our scale-up environment, many projects tend to

grow in scope and complexity under your responsibility and you

naturally grow a team around you in order to take your project to a

next level.

As you grow, you’ll deepen your

understanding of the business, build a strong internal network, and

prove your ability to lead impactful projects. Once you feel you’ve

learned everything in your scope and your projects have been

successfully implemented, you can switch to complete different

areas of Picnic. We have numerous colleagues that have switched

from Commercial to Fulfillment, or from Distribution to Customer

and many other examples

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