Job Description

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Position Title

Analyst - Materials Management (PLPM) PG-45

Function/Group

GIC Supply Chain - Global Planning Hub

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

1:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Role Reports to

Assistant Manager PLPM

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 Haagen-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 the 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

This role is for Analyst in Product Lifecycle Process Management and includes managing efficient information flow and Supply Chain execution that supports product lifecycle process. This role requires an individual to set up the raw materials, finished goods and the Bill of Materials in SAP ERP which will provide visibility to Supply and Demand. An Individual should be effective in communication to connect different stakeholders along with several business teams/ groups in the US.

Key Accountabilities

Operational Excellence (80% of Time)

Work on single/ multi-layer BOM creation and maintenance for assigned manufacturing platforms/ business. Acquire knowledge of minimum of 2 different platforms/Operating Units/ activities related to PLPM process. Execute PLM spec/Temporary exceptions review for GMI plants and ESC locations for BOM maintenance activity. Support and execute ad-hoc large-scale Projects. Collaborate across supply chain teams to identify and implement information and product flow improvements. Gain expertise in General Mills planning systems and internal process tools (SAP ERP, STEP, R&D Suite, BOBJ, Interspec, SharePoint workflow etc. Resolve process related issues independently/ with support of senior team members. Ensure completion of execution of daily/weekly/monthly activities for Raw and Finished materials setup. Resolve queries independently/ Leveraging SMEs related to material and BOM setup Adhere to the SOP and processes set while doing the master data setup related to material and BOM setup activities. Identify process gaps, communicate to required business partners, and acquire information needed to eliminate gaps in material and BOM setup performance. Adhere to the quality framework rolled out for the team and support the audit. Daily/Weekly/Monthly maintenance of internal trackers to capture volume, accuracy, and timeliness for PLPM activities.

Organizational Effectiveness and Career Development (10% of Time)

Participate in knowledge sharing sessions. Support any team initiatives that you may be asked to. Participate in formal Logistics and Planning Training. Participate in Supply Chain Competencies Training.

Improvement skill and familiarity (10% of Time)

Use of CI tools Orientation toward process tools and discipline Help develop clear process documentation and strive for continuous improvement of processes and efficiency

Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed

Occupational Skills

Good understanding of Supply Chain Domain knowledge Understanding of Basic and Intermediate Excel

Professional Skills

Strong Self-Management & Time Management Strong Verbal & Written Communication

Leadership Skills

Continuous improvement mindset Sound Decision making ability Solution oriented and proactive approach Ability to overcome and manage change Relationship management - Stakeholders / Customers

Competencies/ Behaviors Required

Integrity - Engenders trust at all levels; Do the right thing all the time. Deliver outstanding results - Delivers on short- and long-term commitments by adhering to timeliness. 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. 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. Learning Agility - Shows curiosity and passion to learn new tasks. Interpersonal effectiveness - Effectively communicate with various levels and functions throughout the organization and develops good working partnerships. Clearly articulate views in written and verbal discussions. Remains calm in a crisis. Creative Thinking/Manage change - Ability and confidence to identify and recommend creative solutions. Identifies both opportunities and needs for change. Adapts quickly and responds effectively to change. Identifies issues or problems and provides a respective solution. Explores and shares innovative best practices with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Education - Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered) Minimum Degree Requirements - Bachelors Minimum years of related experience required - 3-4 years

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters Preferred Major Area of Study: Operations Supply Chain Preferred Professional Certifications: CPIM/CSCP * Preferred years of related experience: 3-4 years