Senior Analyst - Supply Planning - PLPM - Global Planning Hub

Position Title

Senior Analyst – Materials Management (PLPM) PG-50

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 Häagen-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 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 multiple complex manufacturing platforms/ business.
• Should have knowledge of minimum 3 different GMI Divisions related to PLPM process.
• Update product characteristics/ attributes in SAP for raw materials (Unit of measure, price etc.).
• Execute Material set up process at required locations.
• Conceptual understanding of product lifecycle process and proficiency in product specifications to create Bills of Materials.
• Manage exceptions to the process.
• Help ensure master data integrity in key systems as well as maintaining the processes to support the data quality, accuracy and reporting.
• Assist in the review of current planning processes and reports, recommend improvements, and coordinate with global team members to implement changes.
• Lead and execute large scale Projects. E.g. Next Gen PLM, WIP to SEMI conversion, BOM standardization etc.
• Lead and execute Merger and Acquisition for PLPM related activities by playing a role of a Subject Matter Expertise.
• Lead, Execute and monitor E2E product lifecycle from create and setup perspective.
• Work independently / directly with U.S. supply chain partners to ensure accurate management of material master and BOM data and provide valuable insights to business team to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate across supply chain teams to identify and implement information and product flow improvements.
• Play a role of a Subject matter expertise for the team and resolve PLPM process related issues independently and support other team members.
• Achieve high customer service levels & meeting functional KPIs.
• Maintain required parameters for Raw and Finished material in SAP.
• Resolve queries independently related to material and BOM setup and assist other team members.
• 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.
• Lead the Quality framework rolled out for PLPM process and be an audit champion.
• Support ad-hoc projects pertaining to material and BOM setup activities.
• Daily/weekly/Monthly maintenance of internal trackers to capture volume, accuracy, and timeliness for PLPM activities with data analysis for reporting.
• Gain expertise and leverage knowledge on General Mills planning systems and internal process tools (SAP ERP, gPLM (Global Product Lifecycle Management), GTM (Go to Market) tools and SharePoint workflows etc.).
• Ensure daily/weekly/monthly activities to review the key performance metrics and root cause analysis of issues observed.
• Provide regular communication updates on key performance metrics to the business stakeholders.
• Actively participate and provide inputs in Brand execution meetings to avoid business risks.
• Work on gPLM and GTM project reconciliation.
• Work collaboratively with US supply chain partners to gather the needed information to support the governance of planning processes.
  
  

• Participate in knowledge sharing sessions.
• Lead and support any team initiatives and process improvements.
• Participate in formal Logistics and Planning Training.
• Participate in Supply Chain Competencies Training.
  
  

• Use of CI tools such as Why-Why, FMEA, Fishbone, BPIM.
• Orientation toward process tools and discipline
• Help develop clear process documentation and strive for continuous improvement of processes and efficiency.
  
  

• Good understanding of Supply Chain Domain knowledge
• Exposure to SAP MM Module/ ERP systems
• Understanding of Intermediate and Advanced Excel
• Knowledge and Application of process improvement tools
• Prior Raw Material and Finished material data management along with Bill of material expertise with a consumer-packaged goods MNC is highly desirable.
  
  

• Strong Self-Management & Time Management
• Ability to execute, multi-task, and deliver on commitments
• Strong Verbal & Written Communication
• Good Public Speaking
• Strong Presentation skills
  
  

• Continuous improvement mindset
• Critical thinking ability
• Sound Decision making ability
• Solution oriented and proactive approach
• Be a change champion to drive change
• Relationship management - Stakeholders / Customers
• Influencing skills
  
  

• 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. Maintains a positive, supportive & appreciative attitude. Actively listens to others & demonstrates an understanding of their point of view. Clearly articulate views in written and verbal discussions. Remains calm in a crisis.
• Technical Leadership - Ability to collect and analyze data quickly and efficiently. Can identify issues and provide ideas/solutions for resolution. Very good understanding of concepts.
• Creative Thinking/Leads 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.
• Process Leadership - Should be structured in his/ her approach. Understand value streams & leverage CI Tools to look for better ways to accomplish goals.
• Engage with Purpose - Demonstrate leadership by building strong relationships and actively partnering at all levels.
  
  

• Education – Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered)
• Minimum Degree Requirements – Masters
• Minimum years of related experience required – 5+ years
  
  

• Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters
• Preferred Major Area of Study: Operations Supply Chain
• Preferred Professional Certifications: CPIM/CSCP
• Preferred years of related experience: 5-7 years