Product Portfolio Optimization Specialist - Temporary

Product Portfolio Optimization Specialist - Temporary Join a global FMCG leader in Barcelona as a Temporary Product Portfolio Optimization Specialist: turn data into value, lead cross-functional projects, and deliver measurable improvements. 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. Job description: 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. Locations Barcelona Remote status Hybrid Employment type Temporary