Brand Operations Associate

Systems Limited is seeking a Brand Operations Associate to lead and manage projects ensuring timely completion of deliverables within a dedicated market. This role involves driving the effective delivery of new product initiatives by collaborating closely with the category team and cross-functional partners under the guidance of the Brand Development Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing project execution from initiation to completion, maintaining clear communication among stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with brand and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end delivery of all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, including follow-ups and project management coordination with managers. Maintain accurate tracking of all projects using centralized project management systems and escalate risks when necessary.
- Drive project agility by working with managers to identify opportunities for meeting or exceeding standard service level agreements (SLAs) on project timelines.
- Oversee the project management system for NPI projects, ensuring all initiatives are correctly tracked and updated.
- Take ownership of packaging artwork (AW) adaptation processes, ensuring compliance with guidelines developed by strategic brand groups.
- Coordinate and follow up on packaging artwork adaptations with relevant internal and external parties to ensure timely completion.
- Support the development of brand briefs that align with commercial objectives and portfolio strategy, working closely with the brand and category teams.
- Manage and maintain dashboards to monitor project progress, share performance metrics, and track timelines against established targets.
- Conduct Post Launch Reviews to evaluate project success, assess commercial impact, and capture learnings for continuous improvement in future launches.
- Serve as the central point of contact for all project stakeholders, collaborating with multifunctional teams including NPI, functional experts, legal, regulatory, operations, and brand teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in marketing and brand roles or a hybrid role involving brand and supply chain responsibilities.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects efficiently.
- Strong analytical skills to track market share performance and extract actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to effectively manage cross-functional teams and engage with regional and global stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and familiar with project management tools.
- Experience in maintaining dashboards and reporting to enhance project visibility and facilitate senior stakeholder engagement.
- Hands-on experience in drafting effective marketing or NPI briefs aligned with brand strategy.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where cross-functional collaboration and project leadership are key to driving successful product launches and brand growth. Candidates who are flexible, reliable, and committed to acting in the best interest of the department and company will thrive in this role.