**Description** **Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time** Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Portfolio Acceleration Manager to join our rapidly growing company. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company. **Here’s the scoop - Summary** We are in a journey of global expansion. The Portfolio Acceleration Manager role will support the LATAM region by defining the portfolio strategy and accelerating the deployment of Global Winners! We are looking for a strategic portfolio manager and energetic problem solver who can collaborate with multiple teams. This role is an excellent opportunity to exhibit skills in project management, market development, customer centricity, portfolio strategy and organizational organization. Reporting to the Global Director of Portfolio & Innovation, this position will be based out of Queretaro, Mexico on a hybrid work program. **What a typical day looks like:** + Define the portfolio strategy for LATAM (i.e., launch range, price pack architecture, and innovation pipeline) aligned to category drivers, competitive context, and consumer insights. + Build the Brand Story and Portfolio recommendation for Customers’ launch/range review meetings. + Deploy the Global Winner portfolio in LATAM by working as a bridge between the global team based in USA/CAN, and the local team based in Mexico. + Work together with the Regulatory lead in Mexico to speed up the registration process for new products. + Strongly collaborate with the local multifunctional team (Sales, Finance, Marketing, Category and Regulatory) on the Brands’ launch and growth plan. + Identify and raise Portfolio needs for LATAM through NPRs (New Product Request) and/or IFR (Issue for Resolution) in periodic PMR (Portfolio Management Review). **What are we looking for?** + BS in Marketing and/or Business + +10 years of experience in CPG; Marketing and/or Sales + Global Brand and/or portfolio management + Product development and commercialization experience + Customer’s range review experience + Prior experience pulling and analyzing syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, Spins). + Fluent in English, both written and spoken + Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite + Occasional travel may be required for LATAM market/stores’ visits and customers’ meetings **Competencies** The Portfolio Acceleration Manager should demonstrate competence in the following: + Communicate Effectively – speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manger using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. + Foster Teamwork – work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, and track details/data/information/activities. + Organize – set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities. + Plan – Determine strategies to move projects forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results. + Solve Problems – Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations to resolve the problem. + Creativity – Ability to push thinking into new areas and get in the mind of the consumer to reveal new portfolio opportunities. **What can you expect from Champion?** + Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment. + Earnings: $70,000-$90,000 USD annual salary, annual bonus eligibility. + Industry Competitive Benefits: Benefits and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs. + Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program. + Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere. What are you waiting for? Join the pack! **Come as you are.** We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us. Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.