Business Unit Head – Pet Food

Zohorecruit; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Level Up Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Unit Head – Pet Food to drive growth and profitability across the pet food category. You will oversee strategic planning, market development, supplier management, and cross-functional team leadership to ensure nationwide launch and scale of products.

The role requires deep pet food market knowledge, strong financial acumen, and capacity to travel nationwide while coordinating with customers, distributors, and suppliers to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Animal Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of proven experience in FMCG, Pet Care, Animal Nutrition, or related industries.
• Proven nationwide market exposure covering Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Strong understanding of the pet food industry, including consumer behavior, market trends, pricing, and distribution channels.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from conceptualization to launch, scaling, or management of high-growth business categories.
• Strong experience in supplier management, sourcing, inventory planning, and operational execution.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Knowledge of local product registration, regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements related to pet food products and distribution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and people management skills.
• Willing to travel nationwide and conduct field visits as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall business strategy and growth initiatives for the Pet Food business unit.
• Develop and execute business plans aligned with market opportunities, consumer needs, and company objectives.
• Manage projects from conceptualization through product launch, scaling, and business growth.
• Monitor market trends, consumer behavior, pricing strategies, competitive activities, and distribution channels.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, financial performance, and P&L management.
• Lead supplier management, sourcing, inventory planning, and operational execution.
• Develop strategies to strengthen market presence, distribution, and category performance.
• Ensure compliance with product registration, regulatory, legal, and distribution requirements for pet food products.
• Collaborate with customers, distributors, suppliers, internal teams, and other stakeholders to drive objectives.
• Monitor performance and provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Lead and develop teams to achieve targets and high-performance standards.
• Conduct market and field visits and travel nationwide as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Project management

People management

Cross-functional leadership

Market knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Animal Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Cebu City, Philippines

At Level Up Talent Solutions, we believe great work starts with feeling supported, trusted, and valued.

We are a people-focused talent company that connects skilled professionals with meaningful long-term opportunities. Our goal is to create an environment where you can do your best work, continue growing, and feel confident in the role you play within a team.

When you join Level Up Talent Solutions , you are not just filling a position. You are becoming part of a community that values clear communication, consistency, and mutual respect. We work closely with you to understand your strengths, your experience, and the type of work environment where you can thrive.

We support our talents through structured onboarding, ongoing guidance, and realistic expectations. You will always know what success looks like and who to turn to when you need support. We believe that when talents feel aligned and empowered, everyone succeeds.

At Level Up Talent Solutions, growth is not only about skills. It is about confidence, stability, and building a career you can be proud of.

We are here to help you level up.

Job Description

Job Description:

Level Up is looking for an experienced and strategic Business Unit Head – Pet Food who will lead the growth and overall business performance of the company’s pet food category. The role will oversee business planning, market development, financial performance, supplier management, inventory planning, and operational execution while driving the successful launch, scaling, and growth of pet food products nationwide.

The position requires strong commercial and financial acumen, a deep understanding of the pet food market, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage key stakeholders across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the overall business strategy and growth initiatives for the Pet Food business unit.

Develop and execute business plans aligned with market opportunities, consumer needs, and company objectives.

Manage projects from conceptualization through product launch, scaling, and business growth.

Monitor market trends, consumer behavior, pricing strategies, competitive activities, and distribution channels.

Oversee business budgets, forecasting, financial performance, and P&L management.

Lead supplier management, sourcing, inventory planning, and operational execution.

Develop strategies to strengthen market presence, distribution, and overall category performance.

Ensure compliance with applicable product registration, regulatory, legal, and distribution requirements for pet food products.

Collaborate with customers, distributors, suppliers, internal teams, and other key stakeholders to drive business objectives.

Monitor business performance and provide strategic recommendations to management.

Lead and develop teams to achieve business targets and maintain high-performance standards.

Conduct market and field visits and travel nationwide as required.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Animal Science, or a related field.

Minimum of 8–10 years of proven experience in FMCG, Pet Care, Animal Nutrition, or related industries.

Proven nationwide market exposure covering Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Strong understanding of the pet food industry, including consumer behavior, market trends, pricing, competitive landscape, and distribution channels.

Demonstrated experience managing projects from conceptualization to launch, scaling, or management of high-growth business categories.

Strong experience in supplier management, sourcing, inventory planning, and operational execution.

Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.

Knowledge of local product registration, regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements related to pet food products and distribution.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.

Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and people management skills.

Willing to conduct field visits and work closely with customers, distributors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Flexible to work beyond regular business hours, including Monday–Saturday, as business needs require.

Willing to travel nationwide as necessary.