Portfolio Transformation Lead – Mars Wrigley Canada

Job Description:

The Portfolio Transformation Lead – MW Canada will be responsible for supporting the Brand Cell Teams, Activity Management, and the rest of the Organization to drive Brand Portfolio Change, while also leading areas such as Value Leadership, Portfolio Renovations, Price Pack Architecture, Portfolio trade-offs, and US Harmonization Opportunities.

This role will cover overall Portfolio strategy for the next 3-5 year period and is inclusive of end to end planning.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of Marketing, Sales and/or Sales Strategy experience required within the CPG Industry.Candidates with experience in both Marketing & Sales highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, listening). This includes ability to give effective presentations to all levels of management.
• High levels of interpersonal skills, specifically in the area of influencing without direct authority, resolving conflict, and creative problem solving.
• Proven analytic skills. Must be comfortable mining and analyzing data, then developing clear and actionable conclusions/recommendations.
• Proficient in managing complex projects. Well organized, successful at prioritization, attentive to details, clear oral and written communicator.
• Biased toward action. Takes initiative, entrepreneurial, can hit the ground running and move projects forward right from the start.
• Resilient problem solver; Can build consensus even if all team members may not be in agreement and can find creative solutions and common ground in order to move key initiatives forward.
• Proven track record in multi-year planning, forecasting, and P&L ownership.
• Experience in end-to-end commercialization (innovation, supply chain, go-to-market).
• 10-20% Travel to the US.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• This role will need to lead the cross functional team on the strategy, execution and implementation Brand Portfolio Change, Value Leadership, Portfolio Renovations, Price Pack Architecture, Portfolio trade-offs, and US Harmonization Opportunities for Marketing.
• Identify portfolio gaps, renovation/innovation opportunities, and brand rationalization needs to maximize consumer relevance and business value
• Lead value-creation initiatives, including pricing, pack architecture, product & pack renovation, and supply efficiencies to improve portfolio profitability.
• Coordination of cross brand cell planning initiatives inclusive of end-to-end planning.
• Risk Management: Identify and help define plan to mitigate and communicate to key stakeholders.
• Lead US Harmonization efforts across full Brand Portfolio to drive cost efficiencies & consumer value.
• Integration with the North America Brand Portfolio Change Team & the North America Value Leadership Team, as well as other key stakeholders within the US Brand Cells.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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