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.