DRS Project Lead — Commercial & Cross-Functional Delivery

Asda; Ledston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing services

Employee assistance helpline

Allies Inclusion Networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda is seeking a DRS Project Coordinator to shape and deliver the Deposit Return Scheme strategy from Asda House. You will lead commercial and product implementation across categories, ensuring legislative compliance while protecting sales and enhancing the customer experience.

Reporting to the Lead Trading Manager - Soft Drinks, you will collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing, Retail Operations and external suppliers to translate insights into practical plans for a

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Experience delivering complex projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to turn data and insights into clear recommendations and action plans.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience in Buying, Category Management, FMCG, Retail Operations or a similar commercial environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Asda's end-to-end DRS proposition across products, customers and suppliers.
• Analyse customer, market and competitor insights to identify opportunities and shape commercial recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to support implementation and unlock commercial opportunities.
• Support product, packaging and range strategies that minimise customer disruption and protect category performance.
• Help develop clear and engaging customer communications across stores, online and loyalty channels.
• Own the product implementation plan, including launches, barcode transitions and supplier readiness activities.
• Manage project milestones, risks and dependencies, ensuring delivery stays on track.
• Act as a central point of contact, bringing together teams across the business to drive alignment and successful execution.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Supplier relationship management

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Asda is seeking a DRS Project Coordinator to shape and deliver the Deposit Return Scheme strategy from Asda House. You will lead commercial and product implementation across categories, ensuring legislative compliance while protecting sales and enhancing the customer experience.

Reporting to the Lead Trading Manager - Soft Drinks, you will collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing, Retail Operations and external suppliers to translate insights into practical plans for a