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).

In a Nutshell

Every day we collect thousands of groceries for our customers in the Fulfilment Centers (FCs). The collected groceries are sent to our Hubs. Sometimes more than 250 people are working in one FC. Everybody is doing the best they can to get the groceries on time to our customers. Shoppers are responsible for collecting the groceries. Furthermore, there are different leadership roles to smoothen the operation, such as a Captain (or Team Leader) leading a group of Shoppers, and Supervisor who is leading a group of Captains. Everyone works in shifts, since the FC runs from the early morning till late in the evening. As an Operations Supervisor at Picnic you will be responsible for the daily operations in our Fulfillment Center. You are essential in the process of the customers receiving their groceries on time! Next to that, you will also have the opportunity to work on improvement projects to increase the efficiency in our Fulfillment Center. 

Tricks of the trade

• Running a shift: As an Operations Supervisor, you have approximately three Supervisor days per week. On the Supervisor days, you will make sure the daily operations runs smoothly.

• Working on Improvement projects: You will have two office days per week. You will be working on projects to improve the processes in the FC. These projects are data-driven and you will be the project manager responsible for the implementation of the improvements!

• Problem solving: When something appears to become a problem, you stay calm and know how to fix it in no time. You will do this together with a team of Captains.

• Leading a team: You’re motivating and coaching the team and contributing to a happy and comfortable work environment! 

We’re looking for

• HBO (Bachelors) degree related to Supply Chain, Logistics/Fulfillment or Hotel- and Event Management;

• 1 to 6 years of relevant experience, for example as a Team Lead; 

• You’re a quick thinker and can analyze a problem in no-time; 

• You have experience with analyzing data in Excel / Google Sheets, and you're able to run your own improvement projects 

• You’re full time available and flexible in working hours (including weekends).

• Available at the following shift times: 05:00-15:00 and 15:00-01:00

• Fluency in English, and preferably also Dutch 

Picnic Perks

🥗Free fresh meal, coffee, and snacks
Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm meals every day so you can keep your energy up.

🚗Lease car and Travel allowance
We offer you a lease car (when travelling >15 km to work).Travel allowance from €0.21 per km if you live further than 10 km from the FC.

🌅Vacation days
At Picnic you get 25 holidays based on 40hr (or fulltime contract).

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

In a nutshell

At Picnic, we’re transforming the way people buy groceries, combining advanced automation with a people-first approach. To strengthen our fulfilment operations, we’re looking for an experienced Site Lead to take full responsibility for one of our automated warehouses in Utrecht. 

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee a large and diverse team of 500-1000 colleagues in a high-throughput, automated fulfilment center that processes around 100k weekly deliveries. You’ll lead operations supported by advanced material-handling systems and data-driven processes, with a strong focus on developing people, building capable teams, and shaping a mature, high-performing site that supports sustainable growth.

Tricks of the trade

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors, operations managers, value stream leads, and support functions: enabling large and diverse teams to reach their full potential.
  
  
• Drive a culture of execution, where every day counts, complacency has no place, and the site is treated as your own kitchen: clean, organized, and running efficiently.
  
  
• Set the direction for day-to-day operations, building operational maturity and ensuring performance, safety, and quality standards are met, while owning business continuity and crisis management.
  
  
• Create a culture of ownership and accountability, where people take pride in delivering results and supporting one another.
  
  
• Drive continuous improvement, applying Lean principles and using data, experience, and team insights to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with the last-mile teams, central operations, analysts, and colleagues at other sites in Germany and France to ensure seamless end-to-end performance.
  
  
• Lead by example on the floor: visible, approachable, and focused on long-term operational maturity.
  
  

We’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in logistics, engineering, business, or a related field
  
  
• 10+ years of experience in operations, including 3–5 years leading large, multi-shift teams of 300+ FTEs
  
  
• Hands-on leadership experience in high-volume, automated or semi-automated fulfilment or production environments, managing high SKU complexity
  
  
• Proven hands-on leader with a calm, pragmatic style, able to build engagement, trust, accountability, and inspire confidence and cooperation
  
  
• A results-driven mindset with clear ownership and a strong bias for action in fast-paced environments
  
  
• Demonstrated success in lean operations and continuous improvement, bringing structure and stability, while maintaining agility and focus on daily improvement
  
  
• A data-driven, comfortable using KPIs and insights to guide strategical decisions.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, with the ability to align and inspire both leadership and operational teams
  
  
• A calm, pragmatic, and hands-on leadership style that inspires confidence and cooperation.