Supplier Engagement & DRS Project Lead

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and on

Wellbeing services access (Stream, GP,

Counselling and health plans

Job summary

Asda is recruiting a DRS Project Coordinator to shape and deliver the Deposit Return Scheme strategy. You will lead commercial and product implementation across categories, ensuring compliance with legislation while safeguarding sales and enhancing the customer experience.

You will collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing, Retail Operations and external suppliers to turn insights into practical plans for a successful DRS launch.

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 analysis

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Supplier relationships

Data-driven recommendations

Communication skills

FMCG/Retail knowledge

Job description

Asda is recruiting a DRS Project Coordinator to shape and deliver the Deposit Return Scheme strategy. You will lead commercial and product implementation across categories, ensuring compliance with legislation while safeguarding sales and enhancing the customer experience.

You will collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing, Retail Operations and external suppliers to turn insights into practical plans for a successful DRS launch.