Brand Deployment Associate

Systems Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Brand Deployment Associate to support the full lifecycle of brand deployment activities. This role involves ensuring timely project delivery, managing operational processes efficiently, and coordinating seamlessly with both internal teams and external partners. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Brand Deployment Executives, Category Teams, Marketing Deployment, Brand Development, Trade Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain functions to drive successful business initiatives across GTR markets. Key tasks include purchase order management, vendor administration, budget tracking, EAN code generation, brand board oversight, planogram development, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining operational excellence and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support the end-to-end delivery of deployment projects by coordinating with Category Managers, Brand Teams, and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of activities.
- Manage Purchase Orders (POs), Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), invoice processing, and supplier follow-ups to facilitate smooth procurement and payment processes.
- Ensure 100% compliance in PO management, contract management, invoice tracking, and procurement documentation.
- Execute vendor creation, extension, blocking, and unblocking activities through SAP and Coupa Risk Assessment (CRA) processes, adhering to compliance requirements.
- Assist in contract management and mediation activities while maintaining accurate vendor records within approved systems.
- Support Budget Spend & Expenditure (BSE) management by maintaining trackers, validating spend data, reconciling expenditures, and preparing regular reporting updates.
- Generate and maintain EAN codes for new product introductions and existing portfolio needs through the GSI portal, ensuring data accuracy.
- Collaborate with the LM and multiple stakeholders to develop and maintain Planograms (POGs) using off-take insights and SKU performance data.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Marketing Operations, Brand Operations, Brand Deployment, Supply Chain, Procurement, Project Management, or a related commercial support role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of project coordination and stakeholder management.
- Experience working with SAP and Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets, trackers, and performance reports.
- Experience in budget management, spend-tracking, reporting, and operational governance is advantageous.
- High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining compliance and process accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
- Reliable team player who consistently acts in the best interests of the team and organization.
- Experience with vendor management, contract administration, and compliance processes.
- Understanding of merchandising, planogram development, and category management principles.
- Familiarity with budget management, recharge processes, and financial tracking mechanisms.
- Strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard management.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to dynamic brand deployment projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, supporting the growth and success of Systems Limited’s business initiatives across multiple markets.