Retail Brand Project Manager

My client is a leading food retailer, due to a change in legislation regarding own label packaging we require a Brand Project Manager for a period of 12 months to help coordinate, support and deliver changes throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities;

– Project manage all activities relating to the packaging changes for 2014 (c 800 products)

– Be the main point of contact and communicate with suppliers and agencies to collate information – product development agency, technical and legal advisors, design agency.

– Follow up with Suppliers and agencies to ensure that the QA website is completed.

– Maintain tracking documents and critical paths for all categories, suppliers and products – to show status of product and artwork

– Maintain records of print lead times, packaging stocks, run out dates

– Ensure all deadlines are met. Products are re-launched on time with no errors in packaging, no loss of availability and no write-off costs

– Produce status reports for senior management clearly showing which products are on track or delayed.

– Identify any risks and issues and propose solutions, escalating to senior management for a decision where required.

– Ensure all artwork meets agreed brand guidelines.

– Manage the flow of artwork, amendments and sign off

– Arrange project team meetings and take minutes

– Produce presentations relating to the project for senior management as required

Experience Required;

– Minimum 5 years Retail

– Marketing or design experience in a commercial environment.

– Experience of project management and cross functional working.

– Agency management.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for the role please apply with your Cv