Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Critical Portfolio Management Routines
Lead and facilitate BU Portfolio Reviews and conduct quarterly Zone Portfolio Health analyses to identify opportunities for profitability enhancement, product delisting, and portfolio optimization
Track and monitor adherence to portfolio plans across key forums and cycles, including Portfolio Review, S&OE, Executive S&OP, ZTC, ZMTC, and related processes
Portfolio Health Optimization
Collect, consolidate, and prepare zone-level data to execute the Zone Portfolio Health Optimization toolkit
Generate and drive data-informed insights and recommendations
Master Data Management
Oversee the accuracy, validation, and ongoing revision of Finished Goods SKU master data across all relevant planning systems and tools
Performance Monitoring and Insights
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of Portfolio Management and Innovations practices across the zone
Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities, key initiatives, and possible portfolio risks or opportunities
Training and Development
Design and lead training programs to strengthen portfolio management capabilities across teams
Ensure personnel at all levels possess the required skills, knowledge, and tools to execute processes effectively
Process Governance and Standards
Enforce adherence to Portfolio Management and Innovations processes across all BUs
Maintain compliance with global standards and zone leadership requirements, including New Product Innovation, Governance & Controls and Portfolio Health Optimization
Own the management, execution, and facilitation of global excellence programs, driving their standardization and consistent implementation across the zone
Standardisation and Best Practices
Develop, deploy, and continuously refine standardized Portfolio Management frameworks and best practices
Embed these into the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes (e.g., Portfolio Review, S&OE, Executive S&OP)
Minimum requirements:
Candidate should have a Bachelor level degree in Supply Chain, Marketing or related field
Ideal candidate should have between 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain Planning, Sales/Marketing or related disciplines in an FMCG environment
Effective numeracy, analytical skills & problem solving at both operational and tactical levels
Excellent presentation and report drafting skills
Excellent analytical understanding and strong excel capabilities advantageous
Ability to manage multiple streams of information optimally with attention to detail
Basic business financial understanding would be advantageous