Own Brand Project Planner - Launches & Cross-Functional Lead

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension matching 7%

Colleague discount 15%

Wellbeing services (Stream, GP)

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Hybrid working

Job summary

Asda is seeking an Own Brand Project Planner in Leeds to drive product and packaging projects from concept to launch. You will manage critical paths, host weekly stakeholder meetings, and ensure processes are followed to deliver store-ready assortments.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in home offices, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to influence in-store impact for Asda customers.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator at all levels across internal teams and external partners.
• Strong team player with ability to hold stakeholders to account.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience in managing critical paths and project schedules.
• Ability to lead and develop people on project teams.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with a solution focus.
• Proficient in Excel and project-tracking tools.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and manages multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good prioritisation and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Launching Own Brand activity on time.
• Managing projects along the Asda Brand Critical path and driving the Red/Green report.
• Facilitating weekly project meetings with stakeholders to protect milestones.
• Championing the Asda Brand process and ensuring compliance.
• Ensuring adherence to the Groceries Supply Code of Practice in the process.
• Working with agency partners to ensure high service levels.
• Training new colleagues across the business on the process.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Organisational skills

Critical paths

People management

Can-do attitude

Excel proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Job description

Asda is seeking an Own Brand Project Planner in Leeds to drive product and packaging projects from concept to launch. You will manage critical paths, host weekly stakeholder meetings, and ensure processes are followed to deliver store-ready assortments.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in home offices, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to influence in-store impact for Asda customers.