Portfolio Lifecycle Specialist
Doha, Doha Municipality, Qatar · Full Time
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- Experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Salary
- QAR 18,500 – QAR 25,500 / month
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About Palomba General Trading LLC
Palomba General Trading LLC, based in Dubai, is a global trading firm focusing on natural ingredients, botanical extracts, flavor systems, essential oils, and specialty raw materials catering to the food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and fragrance industries.
Role Overview
The Portfolio Lifecycle Specialist will oversee the commercial lifecycle of products, handling portfolio governance and coordination from product introduction to phase-out across international markets, emphasizing efficient and profitable portfolio management. This role is distinct from traditional product management, focusing on commercial and lifecycle coordination rather than product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage new product introduction processes effectively.
- Continuously evaluate portfolio performance throughout the lifecycle.
- Assist in initiatives aimed at product rationalization.
- Conduct analyses on portfolio profitability and turnover rates.
- Detect and address underperforming or outdated products.
- Lead activities related to product discontinuation.
- Maintain comprehensive portfolio and product documentation.
- Support pricing, procurement, and commercial teams during product launches.
- Monitor supplier-related changes impacting existing products.
- Coordinate updates to both technical and commercial documentation.
- Prepare detailed reports on portfolio performance.
- Analyze SKU complexity and propose optimization strategies.
- Contribute to annual portfolio review processes.
- Ensure alignment and consistency among ERP, CRM, and commercial documentation.
- Advocate for enhancements in portfolio structure and product assortment.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, Economics, or related fields.
- 3-5 years of experience in Product Portfolio Management, Commercial Operations, Product Administration, or Business Analysis.
- Strong analytical aptitude.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Robust organizational skills.
Preferred Background
- Experience in international trading environments.
- Familiarity with food ingredients, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, or B2B distribution sectors.
- Knowledge of Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous.
Compensation and Benefits
Monthly salary ranges from QAR 18,500 to 25,500, based on qualifications and experience.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Company-sponsored employment visa.
- Private medical insurance coverage.
- Annual return flight ticket.
- 30 calendar days of paid annual leave.
- Professional development programs.
- Opportunities for international career growth.
- Exposure to regional product portfolio strategy.
Additional Opportunities
- Involvement in strategic portfolio decision-making.
- Collaboration with senior commercial management.
- Participation in international product launch projects.
- Career advancement pathways toward roles such as Portfolio Manager, Commercial Excellence Manager, or Product Governance Manager.
- Work within a dynamic, multicultural environment.