Delivery Optimisation Coordinator

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Asda is seeking a Delivery Optimisation Coordinator to enhance the efficiency of its online grocery delivery fleet. The role involves shift planning, territory management, and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a hybrid environment, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical reasoning and communication skills.
• Ability to convey clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support in maximising efficiency of online grocery delivery fleet.
• Conduct competitor reviews and assess store territory changes.
• Predict driver needs for shifts to maximise efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Numerical reasoning

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

GIS

Job description

Job Title

Delivery Optimisation Coordinator

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Agile

Closing Date

29 May 2025

“Find your role”

Within the Delivery Optimisation team you will support in finding ways to maximise the efficiency of our

online grocery delivery fleet through shift planning, territory management, delivery pricing and service

offering. During busy periods and some weekends you will also support the operations team.

• Report on each store’s delivery capacity and utilisation to identify areas for improvement
• Conduct competitor reviews to identify opportunities in our offering
• Assess the potential impact of changes in each store’s territory
• Predict the number of drivers needed in each shift to maximise efficiency
• Identify opportunities to raise total revenue though delivery changes

Knowledge:

Sound technical, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Awareness of the wider eCommerce market and our competitors.

Communicating and influencing:

Ability to influence key stakeholders by developing logical and well-reasoned arguments. Ability to build strong working relationships across multiple functions. Strong written and communication skills.

Freedom to Think and Act:

You will be comfortable with ambiguity and will work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to business problems.

“Let’s find out about you”

Essential:

• Data analysis experience
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical reasoning skills
• Ability to convey clear and concise recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication

Desirable:

• eCommerce experience
• SQL
• Data Visualization – e.g. Power BI, Tableau
• GIS or Geospatial data experience

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices.Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves