In a nutshell 

Please note our final application deadline is Sunday 24th May.

Are you (almost) graduated and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-growing environment? Join us on a journey to shape the future of grocery shopping!

During this Fast Track to Leadership program, you’ll dive into all operational aspects of Picnic. We’ll coach you to become a true leader in one of our Fulfilment Centers and teach you to supervise 100+ people per day. Additionally you will get more and more project responsibility over time, helping to increase the overall efficiency in our FC’s and supply chain. You can take complete ownership over those projects, but don’t worry, it’s OK to make mistakes!

You will develop your soft skills through training sessions and on the job learning, related to topics such as: providing constructive feedback, getting to know your own leadership style, and managing projects from A to Z. Next to that you will improve your hard skills by the use of our tech and analytical tools.

What you’ll do

Traineeship Year 1: Building expertise and leadership skills 

• Onboarding: One-month immersive training with fellow trainees, workshops, real improvement cases, and site visits to expand your network and supply chain knowledge.

• Operational Management: Rotate through leadership roles in Fulfilment, receive mentorship, and take ownership of operations within two months..

• Analytics: Use floor insights to lead improvement projects, boost efficiency, and customize your development with your team lead.

• Leadership: Become a team lead at your FC, receive training on delivering feedback, recruit new employees, and develop your people skills.

Traineeship Year 2: Leading for impact

• International experience: Opportunity to work at an international Fulfilment Centre (e.g., Paris, Berlin, Hamburg), sharing insights and learning from global teams. 

• Taking ownership: Engage in larger projects covering various aspects of our supply chain, such as optimizing purchasing orders or supporting the launch of new automated FCs or DCs. Leverage your insider knowledge and data-driven project management skills to elevate Picnic's supply chain to the next level. 

Future Opportunities: upon completing the Fast Track to Leadership program, you can step into the role of an experienced Operations Manager or explore various supply chain leadership options within Picnic.

About you

• You are a Master's degree graduate with a specific interest in logistics and supply chain

• You have 0-2 years of full-time work experience

• You gained your first leadership experience with for example a board year, committee work, or voluntary projects

• You're fluent in English

• You possess strong analytical skills making you able to quickly grasp numerical data

• You're ready for a hands-on, operationally-focused role

• You do not shy away from early morning supervisor shifts

• You're eager to make an impact and grow in an innovative company

• You have an EU working permit

Picnic Perks  

You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:

• 25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries

• The option to lease a car

• Breakfast and lunch (or dinner at the FC) as well as delicious snacks and drinks available at all Picnic locations

• A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.

• Picnic laptop and smartphone

• An awesome scale-up atmosphere with the freedom to drive your own projects and the opportunity to have an impact!

• The chance to work in an international environment with motivated team members & legendary company events

• Many internal learning and development possibilities as well as professional soft skill & leadership trainings at a specialized external party

Important dates

• Start Traineeship: September 2026

• Final application deadline: Sunday 24th May

• The Selection Day takes place on Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th June 2026

The application process

1. Apply with your resume (CV) and your video pitch

            Instructions video pitch:

                 - Introduce yourself in a short video in English and let us know why you are the best match for this position! Please share a link to the video with us (YouTube, WeTransfer, Drive etc.).

                 - Keep it short and spontaneous, max. 2 minutes

                 - No fancy editing skills required: Grab your phone or webcam and let's do this!

                 - Introduce yourself and tell us why you should be one of the Fast Track participants

                 - Explain to us why you are motivated to work in a warehouse environment!

                 - E-mail us if you have any questions regarding the video

2. Online assessment and video pitch (if you hadn't sent it already)

3. Virtual interview

4. Selection Day

If selected you will receive your offer by the middle of June, then you can enjoy your summer and start fresh with Picnic in September 2026! 🚀

Do you have any remaining questions, or would like a coffee chat with a current Fast Track to Leadership Trainee? Feel free to contact recruiter Kate via email (kate.conboye@teampicnic.com) or LinkedIn.

Want to do some additional research?

We will host a webinar all about our Traineeship on LinkedIn on Tuesday 21st April at 17:00. You can sign up to watch this webinar using the following link: Picnic Webinar.

Check out the Fast Track from the viewpoint of some of our current and past Trainees on YouTube here or read though an interview with one of our current trainees to understand his experience of our traineeship here! You can also check out our YouTube page so you can get a good impression of what it is like to work at Picnic.

For this program, you will receive a full-time job offer based one of our Fulfilment Centres in The Netherlands (Utrecht, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen).

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Your role

As the Junior Office Manager, you play a crucial role in managing day-to-day office operations, company events and contributing to the entire team members' lifecycle (from onboarding to offboarding).

• You’ll manage and be the face of our brand-new office! You take ownership of our office environment by handling day-to-day administrative tasks to keep the office clean and running smoothly (kitchen supplies, mail, meeting coordination, etc.), coordinating with vendors, and managing inventory. You are the person who notices what’s off before anyone else does, to ensure the space is always in good shape. 
• We’ll need your creativity to organise internal company events, assist with external events and manage our monthly HR newsletter. You’ll come up with ideas for how to bring people together, manage logistics, and make sure the experience reflects our culture.
• You will initiate every team member’s lifecycle by serving as their first point of contact and will continue by handling a range of administrative tasks. From maintaining accurate people data to drafting HR documents, executing HR processes and administering benefits.

In essence, your role will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring seamless administrative support and fostering a positive work environment.

Your team

You will join our People Ops department that consists of 9 team members, which includes HR, Recruitment, IT, and Office Management. We work closely with each other, in order to make the team member's journey from recruitment to HR and through the lifecycle as great as we can, providing an incredible experience! We value a high level of ownership, autonomy, teamwork and a results-oriented mindset.

Your profile

• Up to 2 years of experience in office management; HR administrative experience is a plus (internship experience is also sufficient).
• You have a proactive, hands-on approach to taking on last-minute tasks and supporting colleagues in urgent situations.
• You have excellent attention to detail, ensuring that all internal processes and procedures are executed accurately and efficiently.
• You have strong organisational and administrative skills for managing our physical workspace and prioritising multiple tasks effectively and in a timely manner.
• You have strong communication skills and an excellent customer-focused mindset for internal and external stakeholders, especially people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent team player who collaborates with colleagues towards shared goals.
• You have a growth mindset; you enjoy learning about best practices for people process and positive workplace experiences, and you are open to feedback to grow further in your career.
• You are proficient in data entry and management and have a basic level of knowledge of Google Workspace, with an aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• You have a strong sense of integrity and maintain the confidentiality of company/private information.

What’s in it for you 

• Unlimited paid holidays, minimum-based not maximum!
• Position based in our Rotterdam office with hybrid working policy (4 office days).
• Flexibility to work remotely for up to 2 months per year!
• 1,000 EUR personal development budget.
• Complete coverage for commuting.
• Personal equipment, including laptop and ergonomic setup.
• Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit.
• Dutch/English classes budget.
• Variable pension scheme.
• Diverse international community (46+ nationalities).
• Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre. 
• Team-building events and after-work drinks every Friday.

What can you expect from our hiring process? Read more here.