Sr Demand Planner

Position Title Sr Demand Planner Function Group Supply Chain Location Mumbai Shift Timing 1 30 pm to 10 30 pm Role Reports to Assistant Manager- Demand Planning 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 Hagen-Dazs weve 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 fundamental purpose is to drive improvement in forecast accuracy at Item Week Location level by optimizing the OMP statistical forecasting technologies continuously improve the forecasting process and provide insights to Business teams to enhance decision making Key Accountabilities 30 of Time - Reviewing forecast and managing splits at an Item Week Location level in OMP for rolling 5 months considering customer promotions management on complex desks with higher volatility profitability Manage seasonality volatility with complex merch rotations in Forecast considering business constraints 30 of Time - Analysis Actions and reporting on key performance metrics such as forecast error Trends Bias and Demand sensing and collaborating with Supply Planning teams to help achieve business KPIs 20 of Time - Partner with Cross functional stakeholder to deliver actionable insights the company can use to reduce inventory lower costs and improve capital asset utilization 15 of Time - Ensure data integrity in OMP at the item location week level across defined Customer channels Leverage existing exception management reporting tools to drive improvement in forecast accuracy 5 of Time - Drive continuous improvement by examining existing OMP forecasting tools and processes and making improvements Support projects and other efforts focused towards improving forecast accuracy and techniques Training Development of new external internal hires Minimum Qualifications Full Time graduation from an accredited university Mandatory 3 years of related experience Good Understanding of PEAK Demand process E2E Supply Chain Planning Forecasting process Basic Understanding of Statistical Models Analysis Basic Operation and Inventory planning Process Improvement Experience in Planning systems OMP APO JDA Critical thinking Proactive Self driven Interpersonal effectiveness Learning Agility Broad perspective Negotiations Skills Ability to work in ambiguous situations Integrity and team player High level of analytical skills Functional competence in the area of Demand management Ability to influence without power Good interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Masters degree 5 years of related experience Major Area of Study in Operations Professional Certifications CSCMP APICS Excel Knowledge in ERP and familiarity with functional package SAP APO