Brand Implementation Project PlannerHead Office About the role

Working within the Own Brand Department, the Asda Brand Planning team are responsible for delivering Own Brand products and packaging from concept through to launch in store.

As a Project Planner on food and non-edible grocery, you will be responsible for driving projects through the process and managing critical paths on internal systems. You’ll be required to work with a large number of stakeholders, including internal colleagues and external suppliers such as design, and artwork agency partners. You will be a fundamental part of bringing Asda products to life for our customers.

One day you could be working on a huge brand redesign, whilst on another you could be implementing various legislative changes on our products, or supporting categories in landing standard range change activity throughout the year.

What you’ll be responsible forLaunching Own Brand product and packaging activity on timeManaging projects along the Asda Brand Critical path driving the Red/Green reportFacilitating weekly project meetings with key stakeholders to ensure milestones are hit and timings are protectedChampioning the Asda Brand process and doing the right thing within the processEnsuring that the Groceries Supply Code of Practice is adhered to in the Asda Brand processWorking closely with, and challenging agency partners to ensure a high level of service is deliveredTraining out the process to new and existing colleagues across the businessAbout you

Skills/experience required:

An excellent communicator at all levelsA real team player and the ability to hold stakeholders to accountStrong organisational skillsExperience in managing critical pathsAbility to manage and get the best out of peopleGood experience of excelAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentCapability to quickly and effectively solve problemsPrioritisation skillsEverything 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 bonusCompany pension up to 7% matched15% colleague discount in store and onlineFree 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 celebratedExcellent 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

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