Manager, Global Product Portfolio
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Position Title: Manager Global Product Portfolio
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID:43919
- Develop and lead theglobalportfolio strategy aligned to overall commercial and brandobjectivesincludingportfolio architectureandtiering strategies
- Execute the strategybyidentifyingand leadingtheglobal scaling of winning/power product SKUs
- Identifycategory and portfolio opportunities based on consumermarketand competitor insight
- Leadtheportfoliolifecycle across regions including therationalization processmanaging timelinesdatacollectionand regional inputs
- Maintain global SKU database and dashboards tracking key metrics such as SKU count velocity profitability and scalability
- Model portfolio scenarios (SKU cuts additions mix shifts) and highlight trade-offs for review
- Prepare fact-based analyses and business cases to support portfolio decision-making
- Manage the end-to-end operational rhythm of portfolio governance
- Ensure all markets and functions adhere to global portfolio guardrails (SKU tiering complexity thresholds minimum volume requirements)
- Maintain visibility on sunsetting consolidation and reformulation projects; track progress and flag misalignments or delays to the Senior Director
- Prepare decision-support packages with data insights and options for governance councils or leadership forums
- Own and update the master portfolio database ensuring data integrity consistency and accessibility for stakeholders
- Surface governance risks or non-compliance with recommendations for resolution
- Conduct regular reviews of the portfolio toidentifySKUs outside agreedgovernance parameters (e.g. lowvelocity duplication brand misalignment)
- Liaise between regions and global functions to ensure local portfolio decisions align with global standards
- Oversee in-market performance tracking againstbusiness casesand KPIsmonitoringinnovationssuccess and understandingimplications for ourglobal portfolio
- Supportalignment with global supply andregionalmarketing teams to enable product launchestransitionsand discontinuations
- Championcontinuous improvement in ways of working sourcing new methodstoolsand techniques (including AI-enabled approaches) to support greater speed and scalability
- Partner with SupplyChain& procurementtoensure we cansuccessfullyscalethe portfolio
- Communicate clear rationale for portfolio choices with Global Marketingto buildcompelling evidence-based selling stories and business cases that give the organisation confidencetoact
- Build relationships withMDssalesandcustomerteamsto ensure we are customer obsessed
- Work with Finance toanalyzecommercialperformanceat SKU-levelto maximize commercialization
- Analyzeand interpret pricing and promotional performance looking beyond actual price to the presentation of priceto understand implications for our portfolios architecture
- Communicate portfolio recommendations clearly and persuasively to business leadership
- Managecoachand develop direct report(s) supporting them on their plans and initiatives
- Champion learning and development across the team
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Finance or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in CPG marketing portfolio management category management or related commercial leadership roles.
- Experience managing multi-brand and/or multi-category portfolios preferably within Retail Foodservice and QSR channels.
- Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen with the ability to balance growth opportunities and profitability objectives.
- Demonstrated success leveraging consumer category market and financial data to influence portfolio and business decisions.
- Advanced analytical and modeling capabilities including experience with P&L analysis pricing strategies ROI evaluation and scenario planning.
- Proficiency with Excel Power BI and AI-enabled business tools.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment across complex global organizations.
- Excellent communication presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex analyses into actionable recommendations.
- Experience managing and developing team members is preferred.
Compensation Package:$97500.00 -$130000.00 . CAD annually Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family:Marketing
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
Required Experience:
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About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.
