Job Description

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Position Title
Sr. Analyst Product Project Management
Function/Group
Logistics
Location
Mumbai
Shift Timing
1:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Role Reports to
Sr. Manager Product Project Management
Remote/Hybrid/in-Office
Hybrid: Currently 2 days in a week but need to adhere if it changes in future. Over and above days defined in hybrid, need to be in office for additional days as per business requirements.
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 Hxc3xa4agen-Dazs, weve 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
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 We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.
Job Overview
The Sr. Analyst Product Project Management provides critical support to US-based operations. This role focuses on ensuring the availability and efficient management of raw materials, both ingredients and packaging, across multiple projects and initiatives taken by the business teams.
The planner is responsible for project execution support by ensuring raw material related planning system setups, risk identification, waste risk assessment, and gauging & executing mitigation efforts, if required. The planner will collaborate with a cross functional project team to assist in developing new products, executing promotions, and driving results that help ensure business success.
This role will work closely with supply chain teams (demand planning, supply planning, materials management, etc.) and other cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, Research & Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing.
Job Responsibilities
100% Of Time
Partner with cross-functional teams to support product reformulations, introduction of seasonal items, new product launches, product lifecycle changes, packaging updates, and discontinuances:

• Identify risks related to raw material availability in alignment with critical project timelines.
• Initiate and manage planning system setups for workflows in standard brand planning systems such as STEP, ECLIPS/ GCLIPS, including Bill of Material set up and changes.
• Facilitate intra- and cross-functional coordination to gather required details and ensure timely completion of system workflows.
• Ensure timely raw material order placement and monitor inventory through coordination with the Sourcing and other Supply Chain teams.
• Assess raw material wastage risks through data analysis of internal and external systems and reports.
• Perform waste risk assessments for all projects and communicate any risks or mitigation strategies to project stakeholders.

Identify at-risk materials, validate inventory, and collaborate with teams and vendors to extend shelf life, reallocate, or return materials to minimize waste:

• Identify ingredients or packaging materials at risk of expiration, and work with supply chain teams to evaluate alternatives.
• Validate vendor and network inventory positions against production needs and work with internal teams and vendors to explore mitigation options to extend shelf life or reposition / reallocate materials to other locations.
• Collaborate with internal (supply chain & cross-functional) and external stakeholders on age extensions, donations, or third-party sales of excess or at-risk materials.
• Collaborate with Sourcing to negotiate returns or transfers with vendors and external plants, if required, ensuring minimal waste and efficient resource utilization.

Manage the raw material write-off budget, oversee the write-off process, and coordinate post write-off inventory cleanup to ensure systems accurately reflect the inventory status:

• Accountable for managing and tracking raw material write off budget monthly/yearly estimate process.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis with business and supply chain teams for building a budget for raw material write-off expenses during the annual planning process.
• Oversee the raw material write-off process, managing mitigation/dispositions through donations, sales, or third-party transfers or escalations to the business teams, if required.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to coordinate age extensions and inventory cleanup and ensure accurate post-write-off inventory updates in SAP.

Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI) framework, driving process enhancements through CI initiatives, KPI tracking, and a centralized knowledge repository to improve service delivery metrics:

• Track, measure, and report on improvements in service delivery, addressing process and technology gaps proactively.
• Track KPIs to measure the impact of improvements, ensuring alignment with brand planning and broader business objectives.
• Maintain a centralized knowledge repository for essential resources, including process documentation, training materials, SOPs, best practices, and templates for brand planning activities.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture by help in developing training programs, facilitating knowledge sharing, and promoting formal learning initiatives within the organization:
• Implement training programs, tools, and resources to drive GIC team-wide adoption of the CI framework.
• Facilitate peer learning and knowledge sharing within the GIC Brand Planning team through structured knowledge-sharing sessions.

Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed

• Apply knowledge and skills gained from a bachelors degree or certifications or previous similar experiences to contribute effectively to the organization.
• Use educational background to understand and solve complex problems within the supply chain and enhance operational efficiency.
• Skills:
• Strong foundational knowledge in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management).
• Ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations.
• Strong Communication & Coordination Skills
• Responsibilities:
• Clearly convey information and ideas to team members, stakeholders, vendors, and customers.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure smooth collaboration.
• Facilitate effective communication across different levels of the organization.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and updates clearly and professionally.
• Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to tailor communication style to different audiences.
• Strong coordination and presentation abilities, including negotiation skills.
• Highly Self-Motivated
• Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate initiative and independence in task completion and project execution support.
• Propel projects / initiatives forward and ensure efficient task execution without frequent supervision.
• Skills:
• High level of personal drive and commitment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to set and achieve personal and professional goals.
• Strategic Problem-Solving Skills
• Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement effective strategies to solve complex supply chain problems.
• Analyze data and trends to anticipate and address potential issues and risks.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience in using data to inform decision-making.
• Ability to Think Proactively and Make Decisions Independently
• Responsibilities:
• Anticipate potential challenges/risks and take pre-emptive actions to mitigate them.
• Make informed decisions quickly and confidently.
• Skills:
• Proactive mindset with a focus on forward-thinking.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks.
• Ability to Manage Multiple Responsibilities in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Responsibilities:
• Handle various tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Skills:
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and demands.
• Strong Teamwork Skills Including Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with different supply chain and cross-functional teams/departments to achieve shared objectives.
• Foster a cooperative and supportive team environment.
• Skills:
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Experience in cross-functional project management and execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to Develop and Sustain Long-Term Business Relationships
• Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Ensure ongoing collaboration and partnership to drive business success.
• Skills:
• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Strong business relationship management skills.
• Ability to understand and meet the needs of business partners.
• Competencies/Behaviors required for job
• Leads Innovation: Identify and recommend opportunities, solutions and need for change. Adapt quickly and respond effectively to change. Explore and share innovative best practices with others.
• Deliver Results: Assume personal initiative and accountability for results, performance and behaviors. Be comfortable with ambiguity. Engage in cross functional collaboration to identify innovative solutions and optimization.
• Collaboration: Builds effective relationships with people of all levels and organization to achieve business goals. Takes initiative to connect people outside the organization and promotes others to do the same.
• Integrity and Candor: Engenders Trust at all levels and demonstrates unquestionable integrity.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors
• Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters
• Preferred Major Area of Study: Supply Chain Management, Logistics
• Required Professional Certifications: Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred Professional Certifications: SAP or Supply Chain Operations
• Minimum years of related experience required:2 3 years
• Preferred years of related experience:3 5 years