Description
We're looking for a DRS Project Coordinator to help shape and deliver Asda's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) strategy.
You will lead the commercial and product implementation of DRS across all in-scope categories, ensuring we meet legislative requirements while protecting sales, enhancing the customer experience and creating opportunities to drive footfall into stores.
Working with teams across Buying, Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing, Retail Operations and external suppliers, you will turn complex legislation, customer insights and market trends into practical plans that support a successful DRS launch.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Discretionary company bonus
- Company pension up to 7% matched
- 15% colleague discount in store and online
- Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 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
- 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.