Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.
About the client:
Our client is a global food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, offering more than 30 local brands.
We are looking for a Product Portfolio Optimization Specialist - Temporary to drive portfolio optimization, decomplexity and efficiency initiatives across the product portfolio. This role combines project management, data analytics and cross-functional leadership to identify improvement opportunities, prioritize initiatives and deliver measurable business value.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead portfolio optimization and decomplexity projects across products, ingredients, specifications and processes.
Analyze portfolio performance, complexity drivers and operational data to identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards and reports to support strategic decision-making.
Manage cross-functional projects using structured project management methodologies, ensuring delivery on scope, timeline and objectives.
Build business cases and track financial benefits, savings and value realization.
Collaborate with Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and R&D to drive alignment and execution.
Facilitate alignment among R&D, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Supply Chain teams.
Transform data into actionable insights that support portfolio, operational and business performance improvements.
Establish data-driven prioritization models to maximize value creation and resource allocation across initiatives.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Food Science or related field.
3–5 years of experience in Project Management, Portfolio Management, Business Analytics, Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement roles, preferably within FMCG, Food or Manufacturing
Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with experience in KPI development, reporting and data visualization.
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL or similar analytical tools.
PMP certification (or equivalent project management experience) is a plus.
Actual Talent, born from the merger of Winid and Actual group, has been supporting more than 1,000 companies across Europe for over 20 years.
In a market where 61% of recruitment processes are considered difficult and 33% of positions are expected to remain unfilled by 2030, we strengthen your talent acquisition strategies to identify, attract, assess, and develop the best profiles.
With 350 experts operating in 16 countries, we offer complete solutions:
Talent Acquisition Solutions:
- Direct Search Recruitment
- RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)
- Executive Search
- Assessment Centers
Talent Acquisition Consulting:
- HR Audit
- Employer Branding
- HR Communication
- Evaluation
- Recruitment Training
Passionate, responsible, bold, and close to our clients, we simplify recruitment processes through a personalized approach and dedicated project management.
