Product Portfolio Optimization Specialist - Temporary

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries in our European region, with presence in 8 countries, with more than 28 recognized brands and local brands, including Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Liebig, Star, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3.600 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

We are looking for a Product Portfolio Optimization Specialist 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.

• Lead portfolio optimization and decomplexity projects across products, ingredients, specifications and processes.
• Partner with Development experts across related product categories to assess portfolio complexity, identify optimization opportunities and translate business needs into technical actions.
• Act as liaison between commercial and technical teams, ensuring alignment on objectives, priorities, feasibility and project execution across initiatives.
• 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.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to secure timely decisions, resolve roadblocks and maintain momentum from project scoping through implementation.
• 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.

What can you expect from us?

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and team work, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!