Job Description
The key purpose of this role is to lead and oversee Portfolio Management processes across all Business Units (BUs) in the zone. The Zone Portfolio Lead ensures full alignment with global standards and zone leadership expectations, promoting consistency, excellence, and disciplined execution in portfolio management practices. The position holds end-to-end accountability for integrating Portfolio Management seamlessly into the Supply Chain Planning ecosystem.
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Critical Portfolio Management Routines
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Lead and facilitate BU Portfolio Reviews and conduct quarterly Zone Portfolio Health analyses to identify opportunities for profitability enhancement, product delisting, and portfolio optimization
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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
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Collect, consolidate, and prepare zone-level data to execute the Zone Portfolio Health Optimization toolkit
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Generate and drive data-informed insights and recommendations
Master Data Management
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Oversee the accuracy, validation, and ongoing revision of Finished Goods SKU master data across all relevant planning systems and tools
Performance Monitoring and Insights
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Monitor and report on the effectiveness of Portfolio Management and Innovations practices across the zone
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Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities, key initiatives, and possible portfolio risks or opportunities
Training and Development
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Design and lead training programs to strengthen portfolio management capabilities across teams
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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
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Develop, deploy, and continuously refine standardized Portfolio Management frameworks and best practices
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Embed these into the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes (e.g., Portfolio Review, S&OE, Executive S&OP)
Professional Qualifications
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| Quality Assurance, Product Management | 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 |
Essential Qualities
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