Global Portfolio Manager

 

Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners.

 

We offer both sourcing and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet diverse and evolving needs, ensuring a reliable, agile, and secure supply network. Our commitment to customization allows us to create flexible solutions, whether it’s a unique specification, custom packaging, or tailored logistics strategies.

 

With deep expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, sourcing and logistics management, analytical services, and R&D support, we reduce complexities and mitigate risks, empowering our partners to focus on growing their business.

 

In furtherance of that goal, Actylis is seeking new members of the team. This expansion, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for challenge and growth, make Actylis the ideal place to work and thrive. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

 

Position Summary

 

The Global Portfolio Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing and optimizing the global portfolio of nutritional ingredients across multiple regions. This position will drive alignment between portfolio strategies and business objectives, ensuring efficient decision-making and maximizing returns on innovation and commercial efforts. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with deep market knowledge, contributing thought leadership and strategic vision within the company.

Responsibilities will include:

 

Portfolio Strategy and Management – Focus on Nutritional Ingredients:

 

• Identifying and developing opportunities for distributing branded ingredients through strategic partnerships.
• Conducting a global review of key product and service offerings, ensuring alignment between market opportunities, customer needs, and internal capabilities.
• Developing and implementing global portfolio strategies by industry segment, in alignment with company goals and market trends.
• Overseeing product lifecycle management, from development through post-market support, to optimize asset value across the portfolio.
• Identifying emerging market opportunities and refine existing products to meet evolving customer demands.

 

Make vs. Buy Analysis:

 

• Assessing internal product and global R&D/manufacturing capabilities to optimize use of internal resources.
• Working closely with the Strategic Supplier Management team to ensure transparency of internal capabilities across the global asset base.

 

Financial Management:

 

• Monitoring portfolio performance, driving financial results by improving sales, cost efficiency, and optimizing investments across the portfolio.

 

Market and Competitor Analysis:

 

• Staying informed of market trends, competitor products, and technological innovations to guide portfolio decisions.
• Conducting in-depth market assessments, including pricing, positioning, and sales performance, to fine-tune global strategy.
• Collaborating with the strategic sourcing team to prioritize supplier relationships and target profitable market and customer opportunities.
• Identifying potential targets for M&A or in-licensing opportunities in the nutrition ingredient space.

 

Regulatory and Compliance:

 

• Ensuring portfolio activities comply with regional and global regulatory standards.
• Working with regulatory bodies to secure product approvals and ensure ongoing compliance.

 

Innovation and Product Development:

 

• Leading innovation efforts by identifying unmet customer needs and leveraging internal and external R&D resources.
• Partnering with R&D teams to guide product development initiatives that align with global portfolio strategy and market demand.

 

Travel Requirements:

 

• Travel required, approximately 30-40%, primarily domestic (US), with occasional international trips.

 

The salary range for the position of Global Portfolio Manager is $130,000 - $150,000 per year. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity and other factors as permitted by law.
 

Required Experience & Knowledge

 

• Bachelor