Brand Deployment Associate

Systems Limited is looking for a Brand Deployment Associate who will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end execution of brand deployment activities, ensuring timely delivery of projects, effective management of operational processes, and seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The role works closely with Brand Deployment Executives, Category Teams, Marketing Deployment Teams, Brand Development Teams, Trade Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain functions to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives across GTR markets.The individual will support deployment projects through purchase order management, vendor administration, budget tracking, EAN generation, brand board management, planogram development, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining operational excellence and compliance.The successful candidate should demonstrate learning agility, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Support 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 ensure smooth procurement and payment processes.Maintain 100% compliance in PO management, Contact management, invoice tracking, and procurement documentation.Execute vendor creation, extension, blocking, and unblocking activities through SAP and Coupa Risk Assessment (CRA) processes while ensuring compliance requirements are met.Assist in contract management and mediation activities and maintain 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 requirements through the GSI portal while ensuring data accuracy.Assist LM in developing and maintaining Planograms (POGs) using off-take insights and SKU performance data through collective collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Marketing Operations, Brand Operations, Brand Deployment, Supply Chain, Procurement, Project Management, or a similar 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, Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), and other business systems 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 will be advantageous.Strong 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.Flexible and 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.