Off-Cycle Student - Business Analyst

Are you between studies, taking a study break, or focusing on personal projects after graduation while looking for an exciting part-time role? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

In a nutshell 

As an Off-Cycle Student Business Analyst at Picnic, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex challenges with fresh, groundbreaking solutions. This role is all about driving impact—you’ll analyze data, help identify opportunities, and support strategies that push boundaries and redefine the grocery shopping experience. You’ll join a dynamic and collaborative team in a fast-paced, innovative environment. 

Tricks of the trade

• Solving real-life puzzles: Tackle critical business questions that shape Picnic’s business model every day. Curious about the questions? 

• Enabling: Achieve operational excellence by approaching challenges with a data-driven and analytical mindset

• Building: Create and optimize models for real-time improvements

• Communicating: Work effectively with different teams to deliver impactful and sustainable solutions

• Owning your projects : Take initiative by challenging the status quo and rethinking how things are done. Just because it’s been done that way doesn’t mean it’s the best way. Try us!

Your superpowers

• You are in between your Bachelor and Master or are taking a study break from Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Automation or Production Engineering; Mathematics; Econometrics; AI; or equivalent* 

• Passion for data analytics and business consulting

• You have the ability to explain complex analytical concepts in a comprehensible manner to various stakeholders 

• Proficiency with SQL and Python or are excited to learn 

• You are fluent in both written and verbal English  and have an EU citizenship available

• Available for minimum 16h per week for minimum 4 months , preferably more

Depending on your performance, we can discuss further opportunities at Picnic!

*Active study enrollment is not required

Where you can make an impact 

Logistics – Optimize the backbone of our operations, from fulfillment centers to last-mile delivery and demand forecasting across Europe. Think: automating international delivery forecasts for growth markets like France. Tech – Build scalable backend systems, cutting-edge AI workflows, and internal tooling that power our entire platform. Think: building AI agent workflows (using Python, Claude, and SQL). Consumer – Drive customer growth and strategic category development across our markets. Think: optimizing search algorithms for recipe discovery and running deep-dive analyses on customer retention and membership strategy.

Why Picnic

Grow as we grow.  From day one, you’ll take ownership of real business projects that affect millions of customers, gaining hands-on experience. Learn from top minds.  Work alongside driven, talented mentors in a high-energy environment. You'll build, solve problems, and celebrate together, from our legendary Friday drinks to team events and parties. Kickstart your career. Earn a competitive student salary with flexible working hours.

Picnic Perks 

🚀 Every expert was once a beginner! You’ll have plenty of chances to grow, whether it’s through our casual Lunch & Learn sessions or team specific trainings. We’re especially keen on keeping great talent around: perform well as an off-cycle student business analyst, and we would love to explore transitioning you into a full-time role.

🌍 Make a difference You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place! 

🤝 Teamwork makes the dream work With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks 

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

💪 Stay healthy Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials. There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!

💰 Attractive package We offer competitive compensation and a pension plan that looks out for your future self.