Distribution Operator

Discover the Role of Distribution Operator at Picnic

In a nutshell

As a Distribution Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping our delivery network running efficiently. You’ll set up optimal customer time slots, delivery areas and Fulfilment Center allocation, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll support our on-the-ground teams by adjusting systems to meet daily challenges and work closely with analysts to design and implement schedules that balance customer needs with operational efficiency. You’ll also help launch new hubs by setting up effective delivery schedules and delivery areas from day one.

Tricks of the Trade

• Configure delivery components: Ensure all delivery model components (order slots, delivery areas, drive times, vehicle types) are up to date.
• New hub integration: Define sub-areas and configure delivery schedules when new hubs open, feeding into the planning algorithms.
• Evaluate delivery area configurations: Analyse existing delivery area setups to identify and implement KPI improvements (e.g., delivery times, on-time performance).
• Optimize delivery area layout: Adjust and rearrange current delivery areas based on customer order patterns and behaviour.
• Adapt to operational disruptions: Modify delivery schedules and trip planning to address disruptions such as traffic, weather, and seasonal changes.
• Operational support contact: Serve as the primary contact for operational managers needing help with temporary changes or delivery inefficiencies.
• Drive projects related to delivery efficiency: Define and implement automation opportunities, using SQL or Python.

About you

• You’re collaborative and like working closely with teams to turn data into real-world impact.
• You’re critical of the status quo, always looking for ways to improve processes and automate repetitive tasks to boost efficiency.
• You understand – or are eager to learn – Picnic operations and adapt your decisions accordingly.
• 0–4 years of work experience.
• Fluent in English; Dutch, German, or French is a plus.
• You get excited about data-driven solutions.
• Preferred: affinity with spatial data or QGIS.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Python/Java is a plus.

Picnic Perks

• 🥗Fresh lunch, coffee and snacks
• At the office, we have a coffee bar with our own baristas, chefs who prepare a delicious, fresh lunch every day, as well as snacks and fruit to keep your energy levels up!
• 🚵🏼Discount on health insurance & bicycle plan
• We partner with health insurer CZ, giving Picnic employees a 5% to 15% discount on CZ insurance packages. What's more, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can lease a new (e-)bike affordably, which you can even take over later!
• ✍🏼Learning & Development
• At Picnic, you'll have every opportunity to develop yourself further. We offer personal growth opportunities with a Leadership Bootcamp. Would you rather work on your mental well-being? Through OpenUp, you get free access to professional psychologists and various training courses.

And further

• At Picnic, you get 25 vacation days, travel reimbursement, and a pension plan. We also provide a phone and laptop!