Portfolio Manager

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Excellence & Governance

• Support ASEAN portfolio review activities and ensure portfolio data quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Analyze regional flavour collections and identify opportunities to improve portfolio effectiveness and relevance.
• Assist in implementing portfolio management best practices and standardized processes across ASEAN markets.
• Support collection maintenance activities and portfolio performance monitoring.

Process Improvement & Functional Excellence

• Partner with regional stakeholders to identify opportunities for process simplification and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve portfolio governance, workflow effectiveness, and cross-market alignment.
• Document and share best practices to strengthen portfolio management capabilities across ASEAN.

Capability Building & Knowledge Transfer

• Support training activities related to flavour portfolio tools, selection methodologies, and collection management processes.
• Share portfolio management expertise and facilitate knowledge transfer between ASEAN and Greater China teams.
• Provide coaching and guidance to users on portfolio systems, tools, and best practices.

Digital & Data Enablement

• Support the adoption of digital tools and data-driven approaches within portfolio management activities.
• Assist in maintaining data accuracy and improving portfolio reporting capabilities.
• Contribute to digitalization initiatives that enhance portfolio visibility and decision-making.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Creation, Application, Marketing, Commercial, and Portfolio teams to support regional business priorities.
• Participate in regional projects related to portfolio optimization, innovation commercialization, and process improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between ASEAN stakeholders and broader regional portfolio teams to facilitate alignment and knowledge sharing.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the assignment, the incumbent is expected to:

• Improve performance, consistency and governance of ASEAN portfolio management practices.
• Support implementation of identified portfolio and process improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen capability of ASEAN users through training and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Enhance collaboration and alignment across ASEAN portfolio stakeholders.
• Deliver actionable recommendations to support the future development of ASEAN Portfolio Functional Excellence.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline.

Professional Experience

• Experience in flavour portfolio management, flavour creation & application, technical services, or related functions.
• Understanding of flavour collections, portfolio tools, and product development processes.
• Experience working in a regional or cross-functional environment is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cultures and functions.
• Proficiency in data analysis and portfolio management tools.
• Strong learning agility and knowledge-sharing mindset.