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 one-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.

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From learning to leading

Throughout this one-year program, you’ll own business-critical projects from start to finish right from the get-go, supported by mentorship, learning sessions, and regular feedback.

You’ll strengthen your leadership skills in project management, storytelling, stakeholder communication, and giving and receiving feedback, while sharpening your technical 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 within the same domain.

Either way, there’s always a new challenge to lead and an opportunity to make an impact.

That’s why every journey is unique: there’s no standardized path through the program, just continuous opportunities to grow and lead.

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:

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:

Many strong candidates (particularly women) talk themselves out of applying because they don't 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.

That’s why our selection process is intentionally highly selective.

Why Picnic?

When are you joining?

Start dates: September, October

*earlier or later dates can be arranged, please indicate your preference in the application question

Start dates: November, December

*earlier or later dates can be arranged, please indicate your preference in the application question

📍 Location: Full-time in Hamburg, 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.

🍎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

Do I need a quantitative background? It's a strong advantage, but not a hard requirement.

If your internships and projects demonstrate real hands-on ownership and data-driven thinking, we'll consider your application.

You do need a Master's degree , basic knowledge of Python or SQL, and relevant work experience.

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