Sr Project Manager, Supply Chain

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 Position Title Sr Project Manager GTM PMO GIC SC Function Group Logistics Location Mumbai Shift Timing 3 30 PM IST - 12 30 PM IST - Daylight savings 4 30 PM to 1 30 AM Role Reports to Strategic Initiatives Leader PMO 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 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 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 Commercialization Project Manager role is crucial in ensuring the successful launch and ongoing optimization of new products and reforms within a fast-paced agile environment The role will lead cross-functional teams to bring new products or changes to the product to market launch manage multiple projects simultaneously and contribute to cost optimization and business expansion strategies This position offers significant leadership development opportunities within a global matrix organization focusing on initiative management business partnership Supply Chain expertise to enable Operating Unit growth and margin enhancement targets 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 Purpose of the role To maintain defined inventory levels of all assigned products at every General Mills location by creating or adjusting replenishment requisitions and STPO s as necessary Distribution planning of FINI SEMI products across the DRY and Temp controlled network to achieve service level targets within acceptable cost parameters while leveraging existing ERP solutions like OMP SAP Analyzer etc Key Accountabilities Product Lunch Lead high impact end -to-end commercialization of new products packaging changes Product renovations innovations or HMM Own launch timeliness and ensure on-time delivery across all customer channels Support development of launch plans in collaboration with marketing sales Ensure alignment with brand strategy positioning pricing Ensures that a Critical Path Worksheet CPW is created by Project leader incorporates key SC milestones and requirements cross functional input alignment Project Management Lead initiatives projects from early assessment through execution using the project management framework and the Run Improve Transform processes Develop manage detailed project plans calendar timeliness along with tracking deliverables and milestones Identify mitigate project risks issues bottlenecks Organize lead stage gate meetings status reviews Ensure documentation compliance with internal processes governance - Early Management Vertical Start-Ups Launch-to-Win Gate process etc Provide visibility to test and start-up budgets and spending Champions RUN-IMPROVE-TRANSFORM frameworks within the PMO Organization Supply Chain management Collaborate with different pillars of Supply Chain - procurement manufacturing logistics etc to ensure supply chain readiness Analyse and provide necessary support around various supply chain decision making - raw materials planning etc Validate production timeliness capacity scheduling and first production suns Partner on Inventory planning distribution and operational risk management Training Continuous Improvement Mentor guide junior team members maybe help them with standardization of process system Anticipate bottlenecks champion scalable solutions Champions RUN-IMPROVE-TRANSFORM frameworks within the PMO Organization Cross Functional partnerships Act as central liaison between R D Marketing Sales Finance and Supply Chain Coordinate cross-functional inputs around product launches finance and compliance Build trust accountability across stakeholders to drive speed execution quality Required Skills Experience Supply Chain Management Experience Strong leadership skills including the ability to drive change Strong influence skills and ability to influence across functions and business strategies Excellent communication and collaboration skills Project management experience Commitment to results execution Change Management experience Strong organizational and people development skills Able to lead and direct cross functional team members Self-managing results oriented and capable of leading multiple initiatives simultaneously Able to enter uncertain ambiguous situations assess opportunities identify stakeholders and bring direction to a project take action and deliver results Preferred Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s Degree Business Supply Chain Management Operations Management Manufacturing Logistics Planning 12 years of related experience mainly in Supply chain Project Management Operations COMPANY OVERVIEW 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