Private Label Specialist

Join Picnic as a Private Label Specialist

In a nutshell

The role of Private Label Specialist focuses on analytical, strategic and creative projects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing Picnic products that bring a smile to your face :) You will manage the entire process of the development of our private label products from A to Z, from analysing range strategies to product tasting to international sourcing to design creations. Together with a passionate team, your goal will be to select the best products for the best prices and make sure that they have a stunning design. As a key part of the private label development team, you will work closely together with category managers, suppliers, buyers and our design agencies, so strong project management skills are key.

Tricks of the trade

• Range analysis: Analyse range strategies.
• Margin & pricing: Perform margin and pricing analyses.
• Packaging evaluation: Evaluate packaging designs.
• Tender processes: Drive (international) tender processes.
• Stakeholder management: Manage various stakeholders, including suppliers, design agencies, and the supply chain.
• Sustainable packaging: Research and develop sustainable packaging options.
• Product creation: Create beautiful and affordable products designed for the home, not for the shelf.

Your superpowers

• MSc. degree in Business Administration, (Business) Economics or equivalent
• 1-3 years work experience in a commercial, analytical and/or product development role in the retail industry
• Strong conceptual, project management and stakeholder management skills
• Affinity with food, tasting & design
• Versatile multitasker with a can-do attitude, work proactively and be able to switch between strategic and operational work
• Persistence and enthusiastic mindset
• Analytical mind but not afraid of getting creative
• Fluency in English and Dutch

Picnic perks

• 🥗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.
• 🚴🏼‍♂️Health insurance discount & bike plan – We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate.
• ✍🏼 Learning & development – You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.
• All the rest – At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well.

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?

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.