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.
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Position Title

Engineer - SIM

Function/Group

Supply Chain

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

1:30-10:30 pm

Role Reports to

Sagar Shinde

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 in the Supply Chain Engineering Solutions SIM team that partner with the corporate Manufacturing & Engineering, Global Sourcing teams & work with 20+ manufacturing plants to lead & execute Storeroom Inventory Management (SIM) Initiatives.





As an Engineer specialized in MRO Inventory, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations inventory master data for an organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of MRO data, ensuring efficient procurement and inventory management processes. This role support involves managing spare parts for both capital and non-capital initiatives. The responsibility of this job includes developing advanced innovative business solutions by leveraging data, analytical tools & techniques enabling significant productivity improvements, optimize manufacturing costs, HMM, data unlock & insights and reliability solutions.



This is an individual contributor role that includes stakeholder management, project management, great communicator, coaching and mentoring the Engineers in the team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage and maintain spare parts in CMMS/EAMS/SAP ERP systems in alignment with Inventory Management Master Data Standards. Create, update and maintain master data records for MRO items, including part numbers, descriptions, suppliers, lead times, and other critical information. Ensure adherence to global and regional master data standards. Implement strategies to identify and eliminate duplicate entries in the MRO inventory, improving data quality and minimizing redundancy. Identify non-standard losses and opportunities for inventory consolidation. Develop expertise in components and inventory management to support cost reduction initiatives, including cost optimization, interplant transfer, min-max management, and contract management. Collaborate with US & India ES teams and suppliers to gather data supporting broader reliability improvement initiatives related to spare parts. Identify opportunities to convert OEM parts to MRO parts and engage preferred suppliers. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for master data management processes. Work closely with vendors and suppliers to ensure accurate, up-to-date MRO item information. Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating clear communication on spare parts-related initiatives. Drive operational excellence, meeting the 5Rs of SIM (Right Parts, Right Place, Right Time, Right Work, Right Cost). Provide data reporting & analysis support for broader inventory management initiatives and offer insights and recommendations based on data analysis. Prepare performance reports, conduct peer quality checks, and deliver presentations for stakeholder meetings. Communicate effectively with a broad audience, including clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Regularly interact with cross-functional teams/stakeholders to identify opportunity areas and assist in reducing losses. Support CMMS/SAP upgrades and enhancement projects through testing and validation, ensuring smooth transitions.
Analyse current MRO procurement and inventory management processes to identify opportunities for improvement.

TECHNICAL AND SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Experience with IBM Maximo systems (preferred) or similar CMMS/EAMS tools. 0-5 years of core experience in Reliability Engineering or Storerooms Management. Basic understanding of engineering inventory management concepts and tools. Familiarity with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology and pillars, especially PM (Preventive Maintenance) systems. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, macros, etc.). Experience with continuous improvement (CI) tools, such as Why-Why Analysis, Standard Work, and Job Task Analysis (JTAs). Strong orientation towards process tools and discipline. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in engineering in any one of: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation Minimum 0-5 years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Degree Requirements:

Bachelors

Preferred Major Area of Study:

Bachelor's degree in engineering in any one of: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation

Preferred Professional Certifications:

Any relevant certifications in Inventory Management, Supply Chain or Master Data Management

Experience

Preferred years of related experience:

0-5 Years