Project Leader Sainsburys Convenience

Job Purpose: 

This is a Project leading role for the Retail Planning team which is both colleague and customer focussed. As a Project Leader you will be responsible for the largest and contracted Retail Planning accounts along with the supervision of all colleagues within that team.

As an experienced Leader, you will inspire the team to develop high quality plans and projects. Meeting the clients brief to agreed standards and timelines. 

 Responsibilities:  

• Completing and supporting Senior Retail Planners with the PDP’s for all colleagues.
• Attending all meetings requested by the client and/ or nominating a colleague in your absence.
• Timesheet approval for all colleagues that work on this account.
• Dealing with holiday requests for all colleagues on this account.
• Hours forecasting in line with the clients requests.
• Supporting Senior Retail Planners with the set up of any project to ensure smooth delivery.
• Regular progress reporting to the Head of Retail.
• Actively seek work from the client to ensure the team are as productive as possible and communicating with colleagues to maintain high levels of productivity.
•  Lead and manage end-to-end retail planning projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations, including task assignments, milestone tracking, and resource allocation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to manage expectations and report on progress.
• Champion best practices in planning, quality assurance (QA), and delivery across workstreams.
• Provide hands-on training and support to the team to ensure operational readiness and performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Set a strong example through a positive attitude, professionalism, and proactive leadership.

Required Skills: 

• 5+ years Store Planning experience using AutoCAD.  
• Experience in a client facing role.
• Full driving license and able to work away from home.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products
• Knowledge of specific planning systems, QA, delivery and the ability to train others successfully 

Personal Profile:  

• Demonstrating leadership qualities including empathy, clear decision making and good communication and people management skills  
• Actively support and guide professional development of junior colleagues.  
• Must enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.  
• A positive attitude with a willingness to succeed. 
• Enthusiastic and reliable  
• Excellent communication skills 
• Proven experience leading projects in a retail or supply chain planning environment.
• Strong background in team management, leadership, and team development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Familiarity with planning tools and processes, QA methodologies, and delivery frameworks.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Hours:                

• Full time – 40 hours per week 
• Either fully remote or Hybrid Office based (TBC at interview)