Royal Canin
Assistant Manager - Digital & Portfolio; Royal Canin; Mumbai
Mumbai, India
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Assistant Manager - Digital & Portfolio; Royal Canin; Mumbai at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, Learning & Culture
Role : Assistant Manager - Digital & Portfolio
Location : Mumbai
Job responsibilities
Project Management for PPA
Lead project planning and execution for PPA initiatives.
Define timelines, deliverables, and governance for PPA related activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect data, analyse outcomes, and share insights.
Ensure learnings from PPA are documented and integrated into future projects.
Portfolio Development
Leverage Price Pack Architecture (PPA) approach to optimize product offerings by identify opportunities considering the unique needs of the Indian market and leveraging the capabilities of the India Packing Center.
Work with R&D, Marketing, Supply, Sales to build the innovation pipeline for packing center and ensure that we meet the timelines of the project.
Draw up a 3-year roadmap for the Portfolio (global & local) that ensures sufficiency for high growth.
Monitor industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitors to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risks.
Process & Workflow Cadence
• Build and maintain documentation and toolkits for knowledge transfer across regional RGM markets.
• Coordinate internal workflows, compliance processes, and meeting cadences.
• Own the set up and regular cadence of performance tracking (including setting KPI’s) for campaigns across different
mediums – Search, Biddable campaigns, Influencers, Performance marketing campaigns and Brand Experiences
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with teams across marketing, R&D, sales, supply chain, and finance to drive unified strategies and achieve operational goals.
Create workflows to ensure smooth execution of strategy on the ground by all functions.
Budget & Vendor Management
Own budget management and ensure timely & accurate financial processes.
Manage purchase orders (POs), invoicing, and budget tracking.
Own vendor onboarding processes, including compliance documentation.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
Education & Professional Qualifications
MBA or Equivalent Degree
1-2 years prior experience in FMCG / Petcare / D2C brands Knowledge / Experience
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
Excellent communication skills to work across cultures.
Structured and organized approach to working and demonstrates diligence.
Demonstrates growth mindset and agile in adapting to evolving priorities