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