Manager, Regional Portfolio (Personal & Home Care Ingredients)

Maha; Selangor; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Maha Asia is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Living Science Care regional portfolio for Southeast Asia and South Korea. As Manager, Regional Portfolio, you will drive growth, identify opportunities, and build strategic partnerships with principals and customers.

Collaborating with regional marketing and technical teams, you will translate innovative ingredients into commercial success, shape portfolio strategies, and align objectives with country priorities to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Life Science, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Develop regional portfolio strategies for SEA and SK.
• Identify market trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
• Align country priorities, sales targets, and plans to maximise portfolio performance.
• Partner with local teams to grow sales pipelines and key accounts.
• Lead customer projects from trials to commercial closure.
• Monitor opportunities and forecasts to achieve growth targets.

Connaissances

Portfolio management

Product management

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree (Chemistry/related field)

Master's degree or MBA (advantage)

Description du poste

Maha Asia is a dedicated enabler in Southeast Asia’s manufacturing landscape, empowering industries with agile solutions and sustainable innovation. As a trusted Asia specialty chemicals distributor, we deliver eco-friendly raw materials and green chemical solutions tailored to evolving industrial needs.

With deep roots in specialty chemicals and a growing portfolio of green raw materials in SEA, our expertise spans diverse applications, from coatings and construction to high-quality ingredients for home care, personal care, and food science. We've also expanded into laboratory and manufacturing equipment, offering end-to-end support for R&D and production excellence.

By connecting global innovators with local expertise, Maha Asia is proud to be a green solutions provider in SEA — committed to helping manufacturers thrive through responsiveness, reliability, and the sustainable raw materials that will shape a healthier planet.

Want to shape a greener and brighter future together?

Our Vision

“We will be the catalyst to a healthier planet”

We envision a world where sustainable raw materials and green chemical solutions are the norm. By supplying specialty chemicals across Asia, we aim to foster an ecosystem that prioritizes environmental well-being and innovation.

Why Join Maha?

• People-first Transformation: We believe the strength of our organisation lies in our people. That’s why we are transforming the way we work to empower our people to grow, contribute and make an impact.
• Regional Exposure: Across our 12 countries and 19 offices, our team members will have the opportunities to collaborate and learn from colleagues across Asia, gaining exposure to different markets, cultures and regional best practices.
• Collaborative Team: Collaboration at Maha goes beyond day-to-day teamwork. Our people actively connect, recognise one another and share knowledge through our regional group channels:
• #LivingTheValues – A space to recognise teammates who demonstrate our ATRIP values: Agility, Teamwork, Respectfulness, Integrity and Proactiveness.
• #SharingKnowledge – A space where colleagues share useful knowledge and ideas, from technology tips and sustainability practices to financial concepts and other learnings that can benefit teams across the region.

About the Role

Take the lead in shaping and growing Maha Asia’s Personal Care and Home Care portfolio across Southeast Asia and South Korea.

As Manager, Regional Portfolio – Living Science Care, you will drive regional business growth, identify new market opportunities, and build strategic partnerships with principals and customers. Working closely with our regional commercial, marketing, and technical teams, you will turn innovative ingredients and solutions into commercial success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop regional portfolio strategies to drive growth across Southeast Asia and South Korea.
• Identify market trends, customer opportunities, and competitive positioning.
• Align country priorities, sales targets, and business plans to maximise portfolio performance.
• Partner with local Client Solutions teams to grow sales pipelines and develop key accounts.
• Lead customer projects from product trials and solution development to commercial closure.
• Monitor sales opportunities, pipeline performance, and forecasts to achieve growth targets.

Product Management & Lifecycle

• Evaluate new products and suppliers based on market potential, technical fit, and commercial viability.
• Lead product launches, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
• Review portfolio performance and optimise product offerings to improve profitability.

Principal Management & Strategic Partnerships

• Build and strengthen relationships with regional and global principals.
• Drive joint business plans, customer engagements, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Identify new principal partnerships and manage performance expectations.

Marketing & Technical Collaboration

• Collaborate with regional Marketing and Technical teams on product promotions, formulations, and application solutions.
• Support seminars, exhibitions, and customer engagement initiatives to increase market awareness.
• Drive lead conversion and commercial opportunities through cross-functional collaboration.

Team Capability & Governance

• Coach local Client Solutions teams on product knowledge, application selling, and value-based pricing.
• Develop product training materials and support team capability building.
• Ensure product and portfolio activities meet applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Life Science, Pharmacy, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of commercial experience in Personal Care and Home Care ingredients, preferably within specialty chemical distribution or supply.
• Proven track record in portfolio management, product management, strategic partnerships, or business development.
• Strong understanding of Southeast Asian and South Korean markets, customer needs, and industry dynamics.
• Good knowledge of Personal Care and Home Care ingredients, formulations, applications, and emerging market trends.
• Familiarity with relevant regional and international regulations, including ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, REACH, and applicable sustainability standards.
• Strong stakeholder management, commercial negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive results across regional teams.