Job Description Summary:Role SummaryThe Senior Manager, Portfolio Strategy is responsible for shaping portfolio choices by translating human, shopper, and market insights into clear strategic recommendations across brands, categories, and occasions. Sitting within the Human & Shopper Insights team, this role provides an enterprise, fact-based view on how the portfolio should evolve to drive growth, relevance, and value.This role acts as a strategic thought partner to Marketing, Category, and Commercial teams—helping the organization make better decisions on what to grow, where to play, and how to prioritize across a complex, multi-category portfolio.Please note: This role is not a fully remote position. The selected candidate will need to be based in Shanghai and follow our hybrid work setup.What You’ll Do for UsPortfolio Strategy & Decision SupportDevelop portfolio strategy perspectives grounded in consumer, shopper, and market insightsSupport decisions on portfolio roles, brand prioritization, pack architecture, and occasion coverageTranslate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that inform category and brand strategiesHuman & Shopper Insight IntegrationLeverage consumer, shopper, and channel insights to identify growth opportunities and portfolio gapsConnect behavioral insights with commercial realities to inform portfolio choicesPartner with analytics teams to synthesize insights across multiple data sourcesStrategic Partnership & InfluenceAct as a thought partner to Category Marketing, Brand Marketing, and Commercial teamsSupport key strategy processes, including Long Range Planning (LRP) and annual planning cyclesInfluence decision-making through clarity, objectivity, and strong storytelling—not authorityPortfolio Learning & PerformanceTrack portfolio performance across key dimensions such as relevance, penetration, mix, and valueIdentify early signals and trends that may impact portfolio strategyBuild learning agendas to continuously refine portfolio recommendationsWays of Working & Capability BuildingContribute to development of portfolio strategy frameworks, tools, and best practicesSupport consistent ways of working across Insights, Marketing, and Commercial teamsShare learnings and best practices to elevate portfolio thinking across the organizationPerform other job‑related duties as assigned, in response to evolving business needs and market dynamicsQualifications & RequirementsExperience8–10+ years of experience in strategy, insights, portfolio management, or related rolesExperience in food & beverage, CPG, retail, or similarly complex consumer categories preferredProven experience supporting strategic decision-making in matrixed organizationsFunctional ExpertiseStrong grounding in consumer and shopper insightsExperience working with portfolio strategy, category strategy, or brand strategyAbility to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into clear strategic implicationsComfort working across multiple data sources and imperfect informationLeadership & Ways of WorkingStrategic thinker with strong analytical rigorInfluential communicator able to simplify complexity for senior stakeholdersComfortable challenging assumptions with facts and insightHighly collaborative and effective in cross-functional environmentsEducationBachelor’s degree requiredAdvanced degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field preferredWhat We OfferOpportunity to shape portfolio decisions that impact brands, categories, and consumers at scaleHigh-visibility role partnering with senior Marketing, Category, and Commercial leadersExposure to enterprise-level strategy discussions within a world-class systemA strong platform to grow into broader strategy or category leadership rolesCompetitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunitiesSkills:Location(s): ChinaCity/Cities: ShanghaiTravel Required: 00% - 25%Relocation Provided: NoJob Posting End Date: May 15, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
