Job Description

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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.

Position Title: Analyst \xe2\x80\x93 Materials Management
Function/Group: Logistics
Country: India
Location: Mumbai
Job Band/Pay Grade: Professional/45
Job Type: Full time
Role Reports to: Asst. Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Materials Management
Geographical Scope of the Role -

Location: US/UK/Other International
Percentage of travel required: NA

Job Overview
Responsibilities require the individual to possess functional expertise to execute the raw material replenishment strategies for North America operations. It also includes understanding the ordering process for raw materials and work with business leads to optimize the ordering process.

Job Responsibilities
75 % of Time
Raw Material Network Planning:

Identify replenishment process gaps, communicate to required business partners, and acquire information needed to eliminate gaps in material replenishment performance
Collaborate with Sourcing buyers and brand planners to develop and implement order target qty and get alignment from Sourcing and Operating units (OUs)
Ensure the availability of raw materials in the network on time to avoid plant shut down situation
Provide Raw Material Write Off risk assessment for specific OUs and collabarte with brand planners
\xc2\xb7 Manage inbound and outbound planning for raw materials through warehouse. Manage the age process for raw materials. Ensure all the operational challenges are resolved

\xc2\xb7 Work with Supply planners on production plans and call out risk from raw material standpoint

Assist in packaging transition, vendor transition, new product launches on a timely manner
Execute raw material (RM) tie out plans for packaging and ingredient projects proactively and communicate the risk and mitigation plans to the OUs in collaboration with brand planners
Resolve Vendor queries related to RM forecast, order consolidation, order changes, short lead orders
Participate in weekly/monthly calls with Suppliers and Stakeholders on operational metrics
Active participation in Brand execution meetings and provide decision making information to mitigate risk in collaboration with brand planners and PLPM to execute, new product launches, BOM setups and project changes.
Ensure daily/weekly/monthly activities to replenish the raw materials are completed
Maintain/validate planning parameters for Raw material warehouse (RMW) location in SAP
Conduct material maintenance activity (health checks) for RMN locations every month

5 % of Time
Business Results:

\xc2\xb7 Maintain optimum inventory levels & Safety stocks for all materials, to achieve optimal inventory target and maintain seamless service to the plants

20% of Time
Continue Professional Career Development

\xc2\xb7 Participate in formal Logistics training

\xc2\xb7 Participate in Supply Chain Competencies Training

Organizational Effectiveness

\xc2\xb7 Develop soft skills: Written & Verbal communication, Presentation & Interpersonal Effectiveness

\xc2\xb7 Participate in knowledge sharing sessions

\xc2\xb7 Support any team initiatives that you may be asked to

\xc2\xb7 Participate in Corporate Social Responsibility activities

\xc2\xb7 Identify collaboration opportunities within the sub team

Desired Profile

Education

Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors
Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters
Preferred Major Area of Study:Operations / Supply Chain
Preferred Professional Certifications: CPIM/CSCP

Experience

Minimum years of related experience required: 2-4
Preferred years of related experience: 3+

Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed

-Demonstrated inventory management, customer service, and production forecasting skills

-Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines
\xc2\xb7 SAP-ERP: R/3, Experience in SAP PP, MM or SCM module.

\xc2\xb7 Good analytical ability to translate data into actionable information

\xc2\xb7 Good understanding of inventory management concepts and tools

\xc2\xb7 Strong Excel skills (ie skilled at pivot table, charts and graph creation)

\xc2\xb7 Ability to develop and build rapport at all levels within the organization.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to execute, multi-task, and deliver on commitments

Competencies/Behaviors required for job

Deliver Outstanding results:

Completes tasks, activities and projects in a timely and effective manner. Communicates progress on projects with others to ensure overall alignment. Provides ideas and input to help team achieve greater result. May lead a defined portion of a project. Assumes personal initiative and accountability for results, performance and behaviors. Builds foundational skills and expertise in key systems and tools critical for success on the job (i.e. SAP, BW, advanced excel reporting and analysis, etc)

Communication

Ability to negotiate solutions between parties and effectively communicate with various levels and functions through-out the organization. Clearly articulates views in written and verbal discussions. Excellent English skills are a must.

Problem Solving / Analytical skills

Ability to collect and analyze data quickly and efficiently as it relates to material replenishment and inventory control. Can identify issues and provide ideas/solutions for resolution.

\xc2\xb7The shift timings are 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM from March through November and 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM from November through March

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 \xe2\x80\x94 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\xe2\x80\x99s next.

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