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

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

Winter Edition 2026

• Application deadline: October 15th, 23:59 CEST

Start dates: December, January, February
*earlier date can be arranged, please indicate your preference in the application question