Sr Consultant – Cost Modelling Lead

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 Consultant - Cost Modelling Lead

Function/Group

Global Sourcing Solutions

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

1.30 PM to 10.30 PM

Role Reports to

Sr Manager GSOC Capabilities  

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 have 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. Link

Purpose of the role

The Should Cost Modeling team began in F20, with the goal of leveraging data and insights to achieve best-in-class cost management, enabling over $150MM in Total Value to reduce spend and mitigate inflation. This exciting team is evolving from a project team to an integrated sourcing process. We are seeking a high-performing and self-motivated individual to join the Should Cost Model COE team as a Cost Model Lead. This role is a great opportunity for an individual who wishes to grow professionally in the intersection of procurement, finance, ITQ, engineering and manufacturing.  

The individual who will qualify for this position must demonstrate strong analytical skills, high curiosity, ability to learn new concepts and digital technology quickly, a proactive mindset, an aptitude for active listening and great communication skills. The Cost Model Lead is responsible for the development of Should Cost models for direct, indirect, Pet and ESC categories across the sourcing organization. Our focus is to provide the data, insights and resources that buying teams need to most effectively leverage should cost modeling. 

Key Accountabilities

Responsibilities:

• Develop should cost models across a range of spend categories – perform research on production/delivery processes on categories, develop structure of models, research and validate assumptions, and test modeling logic
• Analyze cost model results and communicate model logic, findings, and implications with Sourcing and business team counterparts
• Support any negotiations or other sourcing events as needed to ensure effective use of cost models by procurement team counterparts
• Leverage advanced digital tools such as Palantir and McKinsey's Cleansheet to develop and maintain models.
• Ensure consistent application of cost model methodologies across categories
• Develop and manage centralized cost model COE KPIs tracking, reporting, and communication to the organization; support a capacity model and operational metrics to ensure COE resources are used most effectively and stakeholder needs are met
• Maintain a central library of models to ensure said models are up-to-date and ready for use by GIC team and procurement counterparts 
• Utilize benchmarking and internal stakeholder feedback to support COE capability development 
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of should-cost modeling and take the initiative to teach skills to COE team members; play an active role in onboard training, stakeholder communication, and team culture
• Connect externally to bring new insight and expertise to Sourcing in the area of should-cost modeling
• Maintain a focus on continuous improvement to support continued advancement of the COE in a mature state

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Communication & Experience

• University degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering or  Business.
• Fluency in English with the ability to work in a multi-lingual environment 
• 7+ years of Supply Chain, Engineering, ITQ, Sourcing, Finance and/or Project Management experience; 5 Years preferred

Analytical Expertise 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions
• Experience in research, knowledge of modeling techniques, and basic finance / accounting knowledge
• Experience in mathematical software (e.g., Excel), databases, and comfortable working with large datasets
• Expertise in process design, 3rd party collaboration, and customer service 

Engage with Purpose  

• Strong active listening skills and ability to build trust quickly in a global, virtual environment
• Demonstrate ability to build relationships within Sourcing, across functions, and externally to influence and enable collaborative decision-making and business results

Demonstrate Agility 

• Thrives in ambiguity and times of significant change; demonstrates ability to quickly and effectively respond to change
• Demonstrate high learning agility and cultural agility in a fast-paced environment

Drive Repeatable Success  

• Ability to align processes across organizational boundaries and the total value stream 
• Experience identifying and removing barriers that prevent progress

Seize Opportunities 

• Strong experience anticipating, preparing, and responding to changes in the business environment 
• Ability to take a broad perspective and be mindful of global implications when considering possibilities and implications for the business 
• Ability to set priorities based on an understanding of consumer, customer, supplier, and competitive landscapes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering,  Finance or related field. APICS, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred.
• Lead the Team: Experience driving results through others within a dynamic, global organization
• Engage with Purpose: Experience working with variety of stakeholders with differing needs and agendas
• Strong Sourcing functional expertise – including strategic sourcing process, supplier negotiations and influence, collaboration with stakeholders, strong project management
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional and cross-regional teams, especially with U.S.-based stakeholders.
• Experience in the food and CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry is a plus. Understanding of global sourcing complexities, regulatory compliance, and sustainability practices in procurement.
• Proven ability to operate in a global matrixed organization, supporting U.S. time zones and business units. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to influence senior stakeholders remotely.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

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.