Portfolio & Innovation Manager; Royal Canin; Mumbai
Portfolio & Innovation Manager; Royal Canin; Mumbai
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Job Description
Job Description:
Role : Portfolio & Innovation Manager
Location : Mumbai
Job Purpose
As the Portfolio & Innovation Manager you will lead the development and execution of the market portfolio strategies and innovation initiatives to drive sustainable growth in the market unit.
Job Responsibilities
Portfolio Development
Leverage Price Pack Architecture (PPA) approach to optimize product offerings by identify opportunities considering the unique needs of the Indian market and leveraging the capabilities of the India Packing Center.
Work with R&D Marketing Supply Sales to build the innovation pipeline for packing center and ensure that we meet the timelines of the project.
Draw up a 3year roadmap for the Portfolio (global & local) that ensures sufficiency for high growth.
Portfolio Performance Optimization:
Lead the Portfolio Management Review (S&OP Process) and represent India at Regional meetings.
Continuously assess portfolio performance metrics and implement improvements to maximize value and efficiency.
Proactively identify risks & opportunities within the portfolio and develop strategies to address them.
Budget Management : Work closely with Marketing team on budgets forecasting expenses and allocating resources based on ROI analyses.
Drive strategic revenue management in collaboration with S&F focusing on pricing strategies product availability and profitability.
PPA
Market and Competitive Analysis:
Monitor industry trends consumer behaviour and competitors to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risks.
Portfolio Channel Strategy
Cocreate portfolio strategy by each channel to create the differentiation in channels basis the shopper mission & channel objectives.
Ensure the portfolio channel strategy triggers recommendation from influencers.
CrossFunctional Collaboration:
Partner with teams across marketing R&D sales supply chain and finance to drive unified strategies and achieve operational goals.
Creates work flow to ensure smooth execution of strategy on the ground by all functions.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
Note: May differ from the current job holders own skills and experience.
1. Education & Professional Qualification
Tertiary qualifications (preferably in Commerce or Business with a Marketing major).
5 years of FMCG / Pet industry experience including portfolio management innovation and SRM.
2. Knowledge/Experience
Demonstrated success in leading crossfunctional projects and managing budgets effectively
Proven ability to work across cultures and manage senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical and leadership skills with a track record of collaborative success.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Functional and Technical Skills (Advanced Excel Skills Advanced Domain Knowledge of NAV & Futuremaster).
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
