Future Leaders Graduate Program Business Analytics

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 were building the future of grocery. Using cutting-edge technology and data-driven innovation we challenge the status quo and build the worlds 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 drivers 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. Youll blend hands-on training with immediate execution youll 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: Youll collaborate with teams across the Netherlands Germany and France tackling challenges that redefine how Picnic operates at a European scale.
• High-performance environment: Youll 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 youll own a business-critical project from start to finish - supported by mentorship learning sessions and regular feedback.
Youll 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 youll make an impact

From day one youll 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 dont wait for permission. You see a problem build the solution and bring people with you before anyone asks. Youve probably already started something: a project a product a business an initiative that didnt 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.

Many strong candidates (particularly women) talk themselves out of applying because they dont tick every box. If this excites you and you believe you have what it takes apply. We only hire when we find the right match. Thats why our selection process is intentionally highly selective.

Why Picnic

• Grow as we grow. Were 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 drivers seat is always yours.
• Work with other innovators.Work with a driven energetic team that builds wins and celebrates together (think of legendary Friday drinks our Ski trip and our parties)
• Kickstart your career.Earn a competitive salary and step into 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 Amsterdam with periodic trips to DE 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 youll always have a group of people sharing the ride.

Picnic Perks

Fresh Lunch coffee and snacks
Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

Health insurance discount & bike plan
We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore through our partnership with Lease a Bike you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate

Relocation
If youre moving from another country to join Picnic we make it as smooth as possible for you. Well cover your flight costs for you and your partner and kids your first months rent and moving costs (up to 2000) and help you with the 30% tax ruling setup and application.

Learning & development
Youll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses Academy trainings and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.

All the rest
At Picnic you get 25 holidays we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us as well.

FAQ

Do I need a quantitative background Its a strong advantage but not a hard requirement. If your internships and projects demonstrate real hands-on ownership and data-driven thinking well consider your application. You do need a Masters degree basic knowledge of Python or SQL and relevant work experience.

Does the program include rotations No intentionally. We believe depth creates ownership and ownership creates impact. Rather than rotating across teams youll go deep in one area build real expertise and gradually expand your scope as your impact grows. If you have topic preferences tell us during the process.

In what language should I apply English. Please include your CV and Masters degree transcript or any other relevant test scores (e.g. GMAT)

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

Career paths here are as varied as the people on them. Some grow vertically building deep expertise and a team around them as their project expands. Others move laterally - from Commercial to Fulfilment Distribution to Customer or wherever their strengths and ambitions take them. What they share is real ownership real impact and a career they shaped themselves.