Sr Supply Analyst - FINI & SEMI, Global Planning Hub

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.

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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Supply Planning Execution & Data Management

• Analyze and maintain supply planning data with end-to-end ownership over OMP-based planning data, and stewardship of non-OMP planning data in collaboration with GIC counterparts.
• Ensure timely and accurate replenishment of stock from plants to origin warehouses based on demand signals in OMP.
• Manage and support FINI (Finished Goods) Product Lifecycle Planning inputs for effective transitions and phase-outs.
• Validate and troubleshoot input data/attributes influencing solver outputs, reports, and planning scenarios.

Solver Optimization & Inventory Management

• Implement and maintain supply chain optimization policies within the OMP Solver environment.
• Troubleshoot solver-related issues in collaboration with Concurrent Supply Planners (CSP’s) and finite schedulers to ensure planning accuracy.
• Support long-range inventory planning and align inventory strategies across regional teams.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze supply planning KPIs to provide actionable insights and highlight areas for improvement.
• Generate reports and dashboards to provide visibility of performance metrics and planning effectiveness.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in supply planning processes and propose data-driven solutions to enhance performance.

Compliance & Governance

• Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure compliance with SLA requirements related to planning parameters and strategies.
• Validate system-driven outputs and ensure consistency with defined planning policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Provide analytical support to COE supply planning leads, concurrent planners, plant planners, and regional material planners.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to promote collaboration, alignment, and continuous improvement across planning teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Full time graduation from an accredited university.
• Experience: 5 years of related experience.
• Technical Skills:SAP, Planning Tool OMP & usage of data process and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Soft Skills:Knowledge of supply planning tools and systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in supply planning, inventory management, or basic supply chain operations
• Sound understanding of logistics and end-to-end supply chain processes
• Familiarity with industry practices, business dynamics, and operational nuances.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.

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.