Project Planner

Project Planner - 18-month contract
Salary: up to 34,000 DoE
Hybrid working - 2 days in office (potential to change)

We are excited to be recruiting for a Project Planner on behalf of a large grocery retailer in Leeds Centre. An 18-month contract, the role offers variety, from supporting large-scale brand products and packaging redesigns to implementing legislative changes and managing standard range updates throughout the year.

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

Key responsibilities

• Delivering own-label product and packaging activity to agreed timelines
• Managing projects against a defined brand critical path and maintaining clear project status reporting
• Leading weekly project meetings to ensure milestones are achieved and timelines protected
• Championing brand processes, ensuring compliance and supporting training where required
• Managing Natashas Law projects ensuring accurate implementation and supporting with training stakeholders in this area.
• Supporting with RRP 'Retail Ready Packaging', supporting our artwork agency and driving brand consistency.

• Ensuring projects are compliant with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice.
• Working closely with external agency partners, challenging performance and ensuring a high level of service

Skills and experience required:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong team player with the confidence to hold others to account
• Highly organised, with experience managing complex critical paths
• Proven ability to influence, manage and motivate stakeholders
• Strong Excel skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Confident problem-solver with strong prioritisation skills