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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

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Job Overview

Function Overview

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• Lead the process to develop optimized Inventory targets/recommendations for Finished Goods, Raw Materials, Packaging Materials & SEMIS (WIP) Leveraging Inventory Optimization tool incorporating supply chain strategies, product characteristics, segmentation, service goals, lead-time etc.
• Take initiative the Run process & Support process improvement
• Inventory analysis related narratives

Key Accountabilities

• Lead Inventory target recommendations refresh process
• Calculate and provide inventory recommendations using analytical/statistical tools
• Identify key drivers for changes in inventory recommendations cycle on cycle
• Support team members on data management, systems, and processes
• Partner with stakeholder(s) to get alignment on inventory recommendations from the tool
• Support reporting and data analytics

• Lead data driven insights via presentations to business stakeholders for target recommendations
• Effective and crisp communication assisting stakeholders to achieve their business objectives

• Lead the scenario runs basis stakeholders’ requirement
• Identify and Support Process Improvement and Sustainability initiatives
• Support business initiative from Inventory side
• Lead validation initiatives for tool/logic enhancement

• Lead a sustainable onboarding and process documentation process
• Conduct knowledge sharing sessions for the cross functional teams

• Minimum Degree Requirements : Bachelors

• Minimum years of related experience required : 2 years

• Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics concepts
• Strong understanding of inventory management concepts – Sawtooth curve, Components of inventory Eg. Safety stock ,Cycle stock etc. Inventory policies and strategies
• Strong MS Excel and analysis skills (i.e., skilled at pivot table, charts and graphs)

• Deliver outstanding results : Completes tasks, activities, and projects in a timely and effective manner. Communicates progress about 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.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness : Relates well with stakeholders, colleagues & team members. Maintains a positive, supportive & appreciative attitude. Actively listens to others & demonstrates an understanding of their point of view. Clearly articulates views in written & verbal discussions.
• Problem Solving / Analytical skills : Ability to collect and analyze data quickly and efficiently. Can identify issues and provide ideas/solutions for resolution.
• Supports Innovation – Ability and confidence to support creative solutions is preferred. Identifies both opportunities and needs for change. Adapts quickly and responds effectively to change.

• Preferred Degree Requirements : Masters
• Preferred Major Area of Study : Operations / Supply Chain

• Preferred years of related experience : 4 years