Chocolate Portfolio Lead: Growth, Strategy & Innovation

Fazer; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fazer Confectionery, Chocolate & Snacking is seeking a Business and Portfolio Lead for the Chocolate category. You will shape strategy, own the category plan, and drive growth across markets with a hands-on portfolio optimization approach.

You will lead two Business & Portfolio Managers, steering category performance with strong commercial and financial judgment, and collaborating across R&D, production, and sales. Location options include Vantaa or Stockholm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic brand and business leadership, preferably in FMCG or consumer-driven business.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including category P&L logic and Net Revenue Management.
• Demonstrated portfolio and innovation management from assortment and SKU analysis to market scaling.
• Ability to translate consumer, market, competitor and brand-health insights into decisions; readiness to use analytical and AI-assisted tools.
• Strong influencing, communication and collaboration skills across markets and functions.
• A relevant university degree and fluent English; Finnish or other market languages are an advantage.
• Previous line-manager experience is an advantage in the role.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Chocolate category strategy and commercial leadership across markets.
• Own category-level revenue and margin delivery and drive portfolio performance initiatives.
• Steer the portfolio to an SKU level with winning concepts and market execution.
• Develop category innovation priorities and drive product concept development with R&D, production & operations.
• Collaborate with Brand Experience, Commercial Units, and supply chain to align on strategy and execution.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Financial acumen

Net Revenue Management

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Consumer insights

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Fazer Confectionery, Chocolate & Snacking is seeking a Business and Portfolio Lead for the Chocolate category. You will shape strategy, own the category plan, and drive growth across markets with a hands-on portfolio optimization approach.

You will lead two Business & Portfolio Managers, steering category performance with strong commercial and financial judgment, and collaborating across R&D, production, and sales. Location options include Vantaa or Stockholm.