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India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.
Job Description:
Position Title
Sr. Analyst SMC
Function/Group
Supply Chain
Location
Mumbai
Shift Timing
1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Role Reports to
Sr. Manager
Remote/Hybrid/in-Office
Hybrid
ABOUT GENERAL MILLS
We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we’ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.
How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate
us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out http://www.generalmills.com
General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.
With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out https://www.generalmills.co.in
We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.
JOB OVERVIEW
Function Overview
The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions.
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Purpose of the role
Primary function of SMC Sr. Analyst is to understand business strategies from Business teams and to replicate it in planning systems.
Individuals will be responsible for implementing & supporting system best practices across Demand Planning processes, Testing business functionalities / Enhancements for Demand Planning systems.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Main Responsibilities (List the primary duties/responsibilities of the role and the approximate percentage of time spent on overreach area during the course of a year. Percentages should add up to 100%. Do not list any duties or responsibilities that require less than 5% of the role’s time.)
50% of time : Provide on-going business application support for Demand Planning team
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Maintain System Parameters to reflect business strategies.
- Identify, develop and implement best practices, Resolve end user system/process issues
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Work on Business Process Standardization
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Utilize Continuous Improvement (CI) tools as necessary
20% of time : Support & sustain Demand planning processes and system usage metrics
- Support System wellness/health-check processes including compliance & metric tracking
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Support & Sustain processes for driving effective system utilization
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Support training documentation
20% of time : Support business expansion initiatives via seamless systems integration
- Establish impact of new technology on Demand Planning Systems along with Technology Team.
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Support integration of new technology, corporate acquisitions, location transitions within current business processes / systems
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Identify opportunity areas for new system solutions
10% of time : Continuous Improvement & individual development
- Leverage global processes & tools
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Expand understanding of SC tools & capabilities
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Grow Technical Skillset, attend Soft skill and technical trainings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education - Full time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered)
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Minimum Degree Requirements - Bachelors
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Minimum years of related experience required - 2 years
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Preferred Degree Requirements - Masters
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Preferred Major Area of Study - Engineering or Equivalent
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Preferred Professional Certifications - APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) Certified Professional, CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) Certification, SAP certified Professional
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Preferred years of related experience - 2 to 3+ years
Company Overview:
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
