Job Description

:Position TitleSr. Analyst Deployment (PET)Function/GroupLogisticsLocationMumbaiShift Timing3.30 pm to 12.30 amRole Reports toManager Supply Chain OperationsRemote/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 requirements.About 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 Hxc3xa4agen-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 roleTo maintain defined inventory levels of all assigned products at every General Mills location for PET business by creating or adjusting replenishment requisitions and STPO's as necessary. Distribution planning of FINI products across the controlled network to achieve service level targets within acceptable cost parameters while leveraging systems like OMP, SAP, Analytical tools/ dashboards.Key AccountabilitiesOperational responsibilities (60%of Time)Distribution Planning

• SKUs review as per inventory, demand and weeks of Supply targets and Deploy inventory across the network, to achieve service level case-fill goals.
• Balancing inventory levels at all Distribution Centers while meeting transportation efficiency.
• Build Purchase Orders at SKU-location level from Plant to DC/ Hub to DC utilizing the OMP capabilities & SAP system
• Communicate to Plant & Transportation Team for tendering orders.
• Providing recommendations for DC-to-DC transfers.
• Proactive monitor & actions to mitigate the risk of product expiration
• Maintain all system parameters (TRON) timely and correctly to ensure system output is in line with defined flow strategy and avoid manual intervention while deploying product into network.

Co-ordination (20% 0f Time)

• Co-ordinate with Supply Planners, DC Coordinators, Transportation Coordinators, Network Replenishment Manager, Demand Planners, and other US-based resources as required.
• Schedule and participate in meetings with business teams to align processes and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Participate in the meetings for Seasonal SKUs, New products, Customer specific promotions, service meetings.
• Actively participate in Staff meetings, Knowledge sharing sessions, Trainings, Collaboration

Analysis & Reporting (10% of Time)

• Identify the reasons for shortfalls in customer orders.
• Investigate Off-Strategy Distribution movements.
• Analyze and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs- case fills, Inventory Levels, Repositions, Load efficiency etc.) affecting the transportation costs.
• Provide Service risk projections for short term and long term.
• Analyze & report key drivers (demand trends/production etc.) impacting variances in weekly service level performance.

Continuous Improvement (10% of Time)

• Weekly Service sheet preparation for future weeks with action plans
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Perform System updates/maintenance as necessary.
• Co-ordinate process documentation- Desk Manuals, Job Task Analysis and conducting audit for the same.
• Work on Special Projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory)
• Related experience: Bachelors (4+ years); MBA (2+ years)
• Supply chain knowledge (Core Distribution Planning & Logistic Operation, Basic logistic planning)
• Systems (SAP/OMP) understanding
• Strong decision making & Analytical Skills
• Strong communication skills
• Broad Perspective
• Decision making
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Learning Agility
• Energize and Develop people.
• Technical and Process Leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree
• 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Major Area of Study in Supply Chain

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