Working Student - Business Analyst

Picnic Technologies; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible working hours

Lunch & Learn sessions

Diversity and inclusion

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Picnic Technologies in Amsterdam is seeking a Working Student - Business Analyst Commercial to join a fast‑paced, data‑driven team. You’ll analyze data, identify opportunities, and help shape commercial strategies while balancing studies in a Master’s program.

You’ll collaborate with Logistics, Tech and Consumer teams to build models, forecast impact, and drive real improvements across European markets. Fluency in English and SQL/Python are preferred; EU citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in a relevant field.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient with SQL and Python or willing to learn.
• EU citizenship required.
• Available for at least 16 hours per week for a minimum of 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify opportunities and impacts.
• Support strategy development and decision making.
• Build and optimize models for real-time improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analytics

English

EU citizenship

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s program in relevant fields

Job description

Working Student - Business Analyst Commercial

Are you looking for an exciting part-time job alongside your studies? Want to apply analytical theory to high-impact, real-world business projects?Take on the challenge and apply today!

In a nutshell

As a Business Analyst Working Student 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 currently enrolled in a Master’s programin 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 Englishand 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!

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 a working student, and we would love to exploretransitioning you into a full‑time role.
• Make a differenceYou’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 workWith 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 packageWe offer competitive compensation and a pension plan that looks out for your future self.

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we’re the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our fully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns: we do it all in-house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we’re always looking for new talent. Ready for the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Online test
3. Phone screening
4. Interviews
5. Closing interview
6. Offer

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.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end‑to‑end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long‑term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!