Job Description

:Position TitleConsultant - Materials ManagementFunction/GroupLogisticsLocationMumbaiShift Timing1:30 PM to 10:30 PMRole Reports toSenior Manager - Materials ManagementRemote/Hybrid/in-OfficeHybrid: 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 requirementsAbout General MillsWe 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 outGeneral 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 outWe advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.Job OverviewFunction OverviewThe 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 roleAn astute individual contributor with exceptional planning / analytical skills, who can provide various scalable solutions & holistic strategy thereby ensuring effectiveness & efficiency of Material category or Plant. She / he is expected to build replicable and repeatable solutions around processes and practices. This role should drive discovery and execution of newer capability. The incumbent is expected to work in the capacity of an individual contributor in a complex and challenging business environment. This virtual team caters to 30+ plants and several business teams / groups in the US.Key Accountabilities85% of Time- Work collaboratively with stakeholders & plants located in the US.Process excellence:Develop and execute holistic & scalable solutions around Inbound Supply Chain Process, Analytics, Reporting, Business problems etc.\xc2\xb7 Manage various incoming projects through formal project management approach.\xc2\xb7 Identifying Risk & Mitigation plan for Inbound Logistics and communication to key stakeholders.\xc2\xb7 Identify opportunities and build strategy around the same for Inbound Logistics to drive effectiveness in process.\xc2\xb7 Build Model to Track, Monitor and Publish the performance of Inbound Logistics team.\xc2\xb7 Track and publish the impact of various initiatives/ solutions identified or driven by Inbound Logistics team.\xc2\xb7 Execute Communication & Escalations platforms seamlessly.\xc2\xb7 Ensure quality of output meets the industry benchmark.\xc2\xb7 End to End knowledge & visibilityContinuous Improvement:\xc2\xb7 Build Architectural solutions through Automation, Standardization, Lean approach etc. for reporting & analysis.\xc2\xb7 Build sustainable and order winning solutions for the problems.\xc2\xb7 Collaborate across with various team to implement defined solutions.Lead HMM (Cost savings) initiatives\xc2\xb7 Ensure 100% compliance against the practices i.e. training, documentation and reporting.\xc2\xb7 Review error and deviation log to identify opportunities for improvements.\xc2\xb7 Lead ideation and drive implementation to deliver to site goals.\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with partners to deliver order winning solutions.\xc2\xb7 Develop sustainable tools for the capabilities.\xc2\xb7 Support around Weekly Direction Setting (WDS)50%of Time-Continue Professional Career Development\xc2\xb7 Participate in formal Logistics training.\xc2\xb7 Participate in Supply Chain Competencies Training\xc2\xb7 Develop Goals and Objectives for the Fiscal Year\xc2\xb7 Attend external conferences & trainings on modern technologies and practices in supply chain.10% of Time-Organizational Effectiveness\xc2\xb7 Conduct knowledge sharing sessions for the team.\xc2\xb7 Identify collaboration opportunities across subgroups and beyond Inbound Logistics team.\xc2\xb7 Share best practices / learnings with SMEs.\xc2\xb7 Support development of innovative training methods to impart functional training.\xc2\xb7 Support Manager and Senior Consultant in the development of new capabilitiesMinimum Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Requirements: Masters
• Minimum years of related experience required:6

Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed

• Ability to gather, visualize and analyze data.
• Strong analytical skills to draw inference and provide meaningful insights.
• Ability to translate data into actionable information.
• Advanced Excel manipulation and analysis skills (i.e., skilled at pivot table, charts / graphs, macros, solver, queries, mathematical functions etc.)
• Strong mathematical skills with good understanding of statistics
• Strong Project Management skills
• Ability to benchmark / conduct external research for the capability and process.
• Ability to execute, multi-task and deliver on commitments.
• Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines.
• Experience of working with SAP - MM Module
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to coach team members on functional insights and concepts
• Ability to connect the dots and navigate through ambiguous situations.
• Excellent understanding of Supply Chain concepts, inventory management concepts and tools, including calculating total landed cost.
• Proven self-management and time management skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach along with ability to influence.
• Critical thinking ability to understand granularity of the situation / problem.
• Sound Decision making ability.
• Ability and agility to navigate through change.

Competencies/Behaviors required for job.Workplace and Leadership competencies:

• Problem solving and decision making.
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability and responsibility
• Customer focus (internal & external)
• Planning and organizing
• Enabling technology
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Academic competencies:

• Math, statistics, and analytical thinking
• Applied science and technology.
• Supply chain fundamentals
• Reading and writing for comprehension.
• Foundations of business management

Personal effectiveness competencies:

• Integrity
• Continuous learning
• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Creativity

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Major Area of Study: Operations / Supply Chain
• Required Professional Certifications: APICS - CSCP, Six Sigma, PMP
• Preferred Professional Certifications: APICS - CSCP, Six Sigma, PMP
• Preferred years of related experience:8 Years

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