In a nutshell

Revolutionize Grocery Shopping with Picnic!

At Picnic, we’re on a mission to revolutionize grocery shopping, and as Workforce Planner, you’re at the heart of it all. You’ll craft optimized schedules for our Runners (Drivers) across multiple countries, ensuring they know exactly when they’re working. Collaborating with teams like Distribution, Growth Operations, and People Ops, you’ll balance operational efficiency, employee preferences, and customer happiness to make sure every order gets delivered on time.

At Picnic, data is at the core of everything we do. You’ll dive into forecasts and availabilities and use our cutting-edge tools—like our in-house scheduling algorithm—to create perfectly balanced schedules for our Runners. But your impact doesn’t stop there. You will become an owner of key service offerings and tools. You’ll enhance them daily, whether by fine-tuning features, preparing for special circumstances, or developing innovative new planning solutions. Furthermore, you'll also lead cross-functional projects to refine processes and roll out game-changing improvements across new locations and countries.

What you’ll do

• Demand Analysis: Reviewing current demand forecasts and employee availability to inform scheduling decisions
• Schedule Creation: Designing and publishing weekly schedules for international Runners (Drivers) to meet operational needs
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Working with other departments to develop innovative solutions for capacity and planning challenges
• Tool and Dashboard Ownership: Serving as the expert and primary point of contact for workforce planning tools and dashboards
• Process Evaluation: Leveraging data to analyze processes and drive continuous improvements in scheduling efficiency
• Project Management: Leading cross-functional projects to optimize workforce planning tools and processes

We’re looking for

• A successfully completed Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Logistics, or a related field
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• You’re confident in project management and effective communication, and enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in using Excel/Google Sheets. Familiarity with programming (e.g., AppScript, Python, or Javascript) is strongly appreciated
• Proficienct in English is required; knowledge of German or French is a plus, as it helps connect with our diverse teams across countries

Picnic Perks

• Join a fast-growing business with significant upward potential and career growth
• Engage with talented Picnic'ers with a lot of international exposure
• Embrace the Picnic culture of wonderful free breakfasts and lunches, memorable parties featuring the renowned Picnic band and even a company ski trip
• Travel throughout Germany with your Deutschland ticket
• Enjoy flexible working hours
• 30 days of vacation per year (with a 40-hour week) you ensure the perfect balance between work and relaxation
• All other essential items: option for pension plan, laptop and phone