Picnic is reinventing grocery delivery by merging the nostalgic efficiency of the milkman model with a high-tech, data-driven backbone. What sets us apart is our vertical integration: we are a tech company at our core, developing all our software, intelligent routing algorithms, and even our own recipes and private-label products entirely in-house. Our mission is to simplify daily life for millions of families through a 100% electric fleet and a proprietary end-to-end platform that optimizes every step of the supply chain. By building our own tools from the ground up, we ensure a seamless, sustainable, and affordable experience that turns a daily chore into a smart and modern service.

This two-year traineeship is designed to fast-track graduates into senior Operations Manager roles by combining boots-on-the-ground leadership with strategic project management.

Year 1: Foundation & People Leadership

Operational Immersion: You start directly on the warehouse floor, gaining a deep understanding of the Fulfillment Center (FC).

Shift Management: For three days a week, you lead shifts as a Team Lead, coordinating staff and ensuring smooth daily execution.

Mentorship & Coaching: You receive targeted training in leadership, focusing on motivation, conflict resolution, and recruitment.

Process Optimization: You apply your analytical skills to real-world bottlenecks, running projects to boost productivity in your FC.

Year 2: Strategic Impact & Growth

International Exposure: You gain the opportunity to work at different (inter)national sites or within other departments across the supply chain to broaden your perspective.

Scaling & Automation: You lead larger-scale projects, such as optimizing order flows or launching new, fully automated fulfillment centers.

Leadership Pipeline: Upon completion, you transition into an experienced Operations Manager role, taking full accountability for one of Picnic's key logistical hubs.

A successfully completed Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Initial work experience or internships within the Supply Chain sector.

Fluency in German and very strong English skills.

As a true team player, you know how to motivate a team and foster a strong sense of cohesion.

You have a knack for grasping numerical information quickly and identifying potential issues before they arise.

You possess a hands-on mentality, allowing you to turn ideas into successful projects while leading by example.

Out-of-the-box thinking and high self-initiative—you aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and thrive in a practical, results-oriented role.

You feel equally at home in an office setting as you do on the warehouse floor and are flexible regarding shift schedules.