Junior Business Analyst (m/w/d)

Picnic

IT

Düsseldorf, Germany

Posted on Sunday, October 1, 2023

At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries today with our innovative and sustainable modern milkman, app-only concept. We develop a whole new idea in-house, developing cutting-edge technologies and processes to ensure we continue the rapid growth without missing a beat. If you're up for the challenge of taking Picnic from North Rhine-Westphalia across the whole Germany and help scaling up the modern milkman, then make sure you talk with us!

🥜 In a nutshell

Did you know that...

we are a Dutch company founded in 2015 and we are active in The Netherlands, Germany and France?
we build 25+ tech products in-house and 20+ AI/ML projects like drop times optimization (read here), article demand forecast or personalization on the previously purchased articles?
we operate with a fleet of electric vehicles (read here), build most of our supply chain in-house (read here) and do only next-day delivery that allows us to set up a sustainable supply chain model?
we raised €600M in our Series D round of funding to further build and grow the best milkman on earth?

🎯 What you’ll do

You’ll work on a wide range of exciting projects, which, depending on your team, can include:

Perform analyses on topics like: store assortment and products ranking, fleet analytics and capacity modeling, mathematical optimization in our warehouses
Develop algorithms and operating procedures to spot damaged products before they leave the warehouse
Demand forecasting: Develop forecasting models to predict future customer demand
Onboarding program: Develop gifting and communication strategies to maximize engagement and retention of new customers
Determine the impact of improving our planning and routing algorithms in our supply-chain systems
. . . and many more projects!

"I'm currently improving our pricing strategy in an ever changing market. This includes analyzing price differences across regions, stores and products to identify opportunities and work towards a more attractive, competitive and profitable assortment. My day mixes anything from meeting various stakeholders mostly from commercial team to deep analysis with Python, SQL, Tableau", Gertijn Kreijenbroek

⭐ About you

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Operational Research, Logistics & Supply Chain, or Business Engineering
0-2 years of work experience in a fast-paced environment or experience with projects involving data analytics
Ability to explain complex analytical concepts in a comprehensible manner to various stakeholders
Your communication skills allow you to convert abstract plans into digestible information
You have worked with SQL and Python or are excited to learn
Your sharp business sense and conceptual thinking abilities mean you can look beyond the obvious to come up with innovative ideas

You're still wondering if this is the right role for you and you'd like to hear more about the role? Send an e-mail with your CV to our recruiter Sarvenaz ( sarvenaz.yousefi@teampicnic.com ) and ask her for a short call together in order to get more insights before actually applying. (Please make sure that you fit the requirements in the "About you" section and that we can only count applications via the form below as valid).

E-commerce | Python | SQL | Scale up | Analytics

📖 Picnic Perks

Every expert was once a beginner!

You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

Make a difference

You’ll work in an awesome scale-up 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!

You are what you eat

You’ll get freshly prepared, healthy lunches, as well as snacks and drinks—enjoy!

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.

Benefits for expats

It can be daunting starting a new job AND moving to a new country. That’s why we offer lots of support for our many expat colleagues, including:

Relocation package: If you join Picnic from abroad, we’ll cover your trip to Düsseldorf, sponsor your Visa, and offer you a month of accommodation while you settle in (as long as regulations allow)
From health insurance to living arrangements to pet passports, there are always colleagues who’ve faced the same challenges and are more than happy to help!

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.

At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.