Sr Analyst

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 Analyst - Advanced Analytics GIC SC Analytics Function Group Supply Chain Location Mumbai Shift Timing 1 30 pm to 10 30 pm Role Reports to Assistant Manager - Advanced Analytics GIC SC Analytics 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 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 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 The role involves building maintaining and executing optimization and simulation models to help identify analyze and implement opportunities in the areas of manufacturing network design and optimization supply network planning and realignment by incorporating supply chain costs manufacturing complexity and capacity The Sr Analyst supports the Supply Planning teams in identifying opportunities for manufacturing network and provides least cost sourcing options Works on strategic projects and new capability development and enhancement initiatives Key Accountabilities Developing Analytical Models 60 of Time Develop different modeling approaches techniques to solve the business problem at hand and recommends the best approach Work with the US India Supply Chain partners to gather the required information and conducting the data validations analysis Understand Project charter- Business context Scope Outcome success criteria Build refresh the capacity planning models periodically and provide recommendations to business teams in the areas of cost base capacity optimization network change and service risk analysis Provides analytics support during implementation and transition phase Scenarios 15 of Time Run analyze what-if scenarios by leveraging advance optimization simulation tools and provide insights to business team Proactively analyze current set of the supply chain based upon facts and root cause analysis Other Responsibilities 15 of Time Ensure strong and clear process documentation and controls are in force Prepare analysis reports presentation methodology documents assumption documents for client meetings Communicate effectively with broad audience i e client stakeholders cross functional teams Development Opportunities 10 of Time Interact with cross-functional teams stakeholders regularly to share opportunity areas and help reduce losses Minimum Qualifications Full Time graduation from an accredited university Mandatory 2 to 3 years of related experience Advanced Excel VBA SQL Basic optimization Linear Programming 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 May lead a defined portion of a project 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 Leads Innovation 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 Preferred Qualifications Master s degree 4 years of experience in core Supply Chain Major Area of Study in Supply Chain Production Planning Tools Concepts Professional Certifications CSCP CPIM R Python based optimization Statistical modelling Stochastic SQL GCP JOB OVERVIEW 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