Analyst - SC Analytics - Inventory

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. Job Overview: Supply 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. This team also drives step-change innovation and improvements in business practices by delivering actionable insights through advanced analytics and supply chain expertise. The incumbent is expected to · Provide optimal inventory targets and recommendations for Finished goods/SEMI/Raw materials by leveraging analytical tools and statistical approach that enables better cost-service trade off decisions. · Incorporate latest supply chain strategies, product characteristics & segmentation, service goals, lead-time and supply chain cost while computing the inventory targets. · Own inventory target setting cycle. · Participate in process improvements and support inventory analytics projects. Job Responsibilities: 50 % of time Execute Inventory Target Setting Process - Lead Inventory target setting and refresh processes - Calculate and provide inventory recommendations using analytical/statistical tools - Identify key drivers for inventory recommendations - Understand operational constraints and assumptions and provide scenario-based insights - Support team members on data management, systems, and processes - Partner with stakeholder(s) to get alignment on inventory recommendations from the tool - Maintain standard process documentation 20 % of time Deliver Inventory Analytics Projects - Connect with stakeholder(s) to understand business problem - Derive analytical approach towards problem solving - Provide feasible solution to stakeholder(s) and technical support during implementation - Identify inventory reduction opportunities through descriptive analysis - Run simulation model and validate inputs and remove outliers - Maintain project management documentation 20 % of time Stake holder management - Collaborate with stakeholders during inventory target setting execution process - Understand stakeholder needs related to current supply chain challenges - Drive knowledge sharing sessions, technical trainings, and transition - Support team members on process standardization and governance 10 % of time Continue professional development - Participate in formal supply chain and analytics training - Participate in soft skills/competencies training - Work on goals and objectives for each fiscal year Education Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters Preferred Major Area of Study: Industrial Engineering/Operations Research/ Supply Chain /Statistics/ Analytics Required Professional Certifications: None Preferred Professional Certifications: CSCP, CPIM Preferred Institutes IITs/NITs/ Tier 1 or 2 MBA Colleges/reputed University Experience Minimum years of related experience required: 0 Preferred years of related experience: 1 Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed: Deep understanding of all the inputs of inventory and ability to perform data analysis. Technical know-how of demand sensing tool (ex: Terra) and forecast error calculation Strong analytical ability to translate data into actionable information Strong understanding of inventory components and formulas for target setting calculations Strong Excel manipulation and analysis skills (i.e., skilled at pivot table, charts, and graphs) Preferred experience in VBA, macros, SQL, Tableau, R and Python Preferred experience of working with SAP, OMP and other planning systems Preferred experience and/or knowledge of optimization and simulation Competencies/Behaviors required for jobr: Deliver outstanding results – Completes tasks, activities, and projects in a timely and effective manner. Proactively communicates progress about projects with others to ensure overall alignment. Provides ideas and inputs to help team achieve greater results. Assumes personal accountability for results, performance, and behaviors. Interpersonal Effectiveness – Relates well with stakeholders, colleagues & team members. Maintains a positive, supportive & appreciative attitude. Actively listens to others & demonstrates an understanding of their point of view. Clearly articulates views in written & verbal discussions. Problem Solving / Analytical skills – Ability to collect and analyze data quickly and efficiently. Can identify issues and provide ideas/solutions for resolution. Leads Innovation – Ability and confidence to identify and recommend creative solutions. Identifies both opportunities and needs for change. Adapts quickly and responds effectively to change. Identifies issues or problems and provides a respective solution. Explores and shares innovative best practices with others. COMPANY OVERVIEW 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.