Symrise AG | Germany | 37xxx Holzminden | Temporary contract | Full time | Published since: 05.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Sweet & Dry Beverages Portfolio Execution Manager
At Symrise we create inspiring scent and taste experiences for products that are a staple part of every life, such as perfumes, personal care products, detergents and household cleaners, beverages, snacks, sweets, pet food and baby food. With over 9,000 employees in 90 different countries, we have established ourselves as one of the world's leading companies in our industry. Our fragrances, flavors, cosmetic and functional ingredients can be found in more than 30,000 products in around 160 countries.
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Your Role The Sweet & Dry Beverages Portfolio Execution Manager (full-time, limited to 18 months) is responsible for executing the product portfolio life cycle and maintaining a best-in-class Flavor and Ingredients portfolio. The role works closely with Strategic Portfolio Value Chain, Request Coordinators, and Market Cluster Portfolio Managers, supporting customer tastings and proactive portfolio initiatives to ensure portfolio relevance and competitiveness. Portfolio Life Cycle Execution Execute and manage product portfolio across all life cycle stages
Align portfolio activities with strategic priorities and governance guidelines
Customer & Project Tastings Participate in tastings for customer-driven and proactive projects
Support portfolio positioning with product and application knowledge
Portfolio Data Management Maintain and update product data, including 6-digit codes, new product entries, status changes, and background information
Ensure accurate portfolio documentation
Portfolio Updates & Coordination Collaborate with Request Coordination Team by supporting the product selection in the Brief to Contract Process and to measured portfolio needs: new products, commercial enhancements, repositioning, updates, or removals
Escalate relevant topics to Strategic Portfolio or cross-functional teams
Complexity reduction Identify portfolio complexity reduction opportunities and implementation improvements in collaboration with Strategic Portfolio Team
Promotions & Sell Sheet Review Support Category Clusters and Strategic Portfolio in promotional campaigns
Review sell sheets for accuracy, completeness, and portfolio alignment
Product Reservations Enter and review product reservations submitted by Sales and Customer Service
About You Vocational training (training) or higher education in Food Science / Food Technology or Commercial / Business-related field
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
English language skills mandatory
Experience in food and industry flavor, including flavor, ingredients, or application roles Strong analytical and structured working style
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency in digital tools for data management and project coordination (Advanced Excel)
Portfolio or product life management experience
Project management experience in cross-functional environments
Location
 | Symrise AG | |
| Anton-Jaumann-Industriepark 9, 86720 Holzminden | ||
| Germany |
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