Job Description

:Position TitleConsultant - SC Advanced Analytics, Data, and InsightsFunction/GroupLogisticsLocationMumbai (Powai)Shift Timing1.30 PM to 10.30 PMRole Reports toSr. Manager - SC Advanced Analytics, Data, and InsightsRemote/Hybrid/in-OfficeHybridABOUT 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 H\xc3\xa4agen-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 accelerateus 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 roleSupply chain analytics group is responsible for delivering the solutions and developing the capabilities which enables better decision-making in supply chain. This team works closely with all supply chain functions (i.e., plan, source, make, deliver and customer service teams), business units and other cross functional partners for developing solutions to drive business value.The team collaborates with broader D&T (Digital & Technology) teams for efficient solutioning and delivery of high impact projects.This team works directly with Supply Chain, Business teams and IT for developing solutions which aid decision making and drive business value.In this role, the candidate will work directly with SC - Analytics teams, D&T org, and key Supply Chain business partners to design and develop scalable and sustainable solutions and capabilities that drive insights and thus enabling business growth. An individual will be an SME in a specific segment / function of Supply Chain.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESStrategic responsibilities (25% of Time)\xc2\xb7 Evaluate different strategies and recommend the best approach for the problem at hand.\xc2\xb7 Enhance the technical competency for the analytics group and provide continuous coaching.\xc2\xb7 Continuous improvement InitiativesOperational Responsibilities (50 % of Time)\xc2\xb7 New capabilities\xc2\xb7 Subject Matter Expertise\xc2\xb7 Stakeholder Management\xc2\xb7 Develop the technology and solution roadmap with business.\xc2\xb7 Partner with Solutions Development to bring new scalable solutions to business functions.\xc2\xb7 Translate Business requirements into Technical Requirements for the Development team and play key role to develop technical architectures and prototypes for initiatives.\xc2\xb7 Act as the Primary liaison between the Cross Functional teams & coordinate triage efforts, resolve client issues and support prioritization discussions with Pillar leads.\xc2\xb7 Organize and lead design reviews, feedback sessions and training sessions with stakeholders to ensure business needs are satisfied and support operational integration of the solutions.\xc2\xb7 Achieve Service Excellence for the projects.\xc2\xb7 Project & Process Management\xc2\xb7 Lead Pillar wide initiatives and across multiple pillars based on scope.\xc2\xb7 Lead requirement gathering and project scoping for the initiatives.\xc2\xb7 Develop technical architectures and prototypes for initiatives through coordination within and across teams incl. business and Ops Supply Chain teams.\xc2\xb7 Be responsible & accountable for operational practices under the Agile Project Management structure.\xc2\xb7 Taking measures to ensure the projects adhere to the SLAs and quality metrics tracked by the team.\xc2\xb7 Manage project documentation and sustainability frameworks.Other Responsibilities (25% of Time)\xc2\xb7 Be accountable for delivery of OGSM initiatives and metrics identified by the team.\xc2\xb7 Work towards adoption of robust and best in class project management standards\xc2\xb7 Manage OGSM initiatives and deliverables.\xc2\xb7 Technical & Personal development through attending trainings\xc2\xb7 Mentor new team members and participate in giving trainings.\xc2\xb7 Champion Organizations values and cultureIn performing these accountabilities, the incumbent must develop and maintain an effective working relationship with Organizations employees at all levels across the company locations.The Job involves travel to worldwide GMI location on short term basis depending on business requirements.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory)
• 4+ years of work experience with demonstrated project and solutioning leadership skills in Supply Chain
• Agile learner with keen interest in Supply Chain
• Ability to collaborate with wide audience and navigate through organization.
• Ability to communicate and translate business requirement into technical specifications.
• Ability to prioritize efforts and ability to do accurate effort estimates for the activities of the project.
• Understanding of technologies like - Tableau / SQL / GCP

Leads Innovation

• Identify and recommend opportunities, solutions and need for change.
• Adapt quickly and respond effectively to change.
• Explore and share innovative best practices with others.

Deliver Results

• Assume personal initiative and accountability for results, performance, and behaviors.
• Be comfortable with ambiguity.
• Engage in cross functional collaboration to identify innovative solutions and optimization.\\

Connect the Best Together

• Negotiate solutions between stakeholders and effectively communicate with various levels and functions through-out the organization.
• Clearly articulate views in written and verbal discussions.

Integrity and Candor

• Engenders Trust at all levels and demonstrates unquestionable integrity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree
• 6+ years of related experience
• Preferred Major Area of Study: Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering or relevant.
• Professional Certifications: Agile Project Management / PMP / CSCP/CPIM/CSM / Six Sigma / Tableau / SQL

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